Sights & Sounds

Mountain gorilla family

Wild Population
1,000+
Protection Status
Endangered
Population Trend
Increasing
Best Habitat
Montane forest
A Brief Glimpse
A mountain gorilla family appears from the green as if the forest has decided to take form: black fur beaded with mist, infants tumbling through vines, a silverback seated in immense, watchful calm. Their sound is intimate and earthy — leaves tearing, soft grunts, chest-beats like drums under moss, the breath of a family so close you feel the forest holding still around them.
Fun Fact

Did you know?

Every mountain gorilla has a unique nose print — like a human fingerprint, the wrinkles above the nostrils can help researchers tell individuals apart.

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As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.

Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.

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Endorsed by
Forbes Travel Guide
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