50 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT GORILLAS AND GORILLA TREKKING

Why Gorillas Capture the World’s Imagination.

Few animals inspire awe like gorillas. They are powerful yet gentle, intelligent yet mysterious, and profoundly similar to humans in their family bonds, emotions, and social behavior. Gorillas are among our closest living relatives, with chimpanzees and bonobos being the only apes more closely related to people.

This book brings together 50 surprising facts about gorillas and a complete, practical guide to gorilla trekking—one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences on Earth. Whether you are a curious child, a parent planning a family safari, a student, a photographer, a conservation supporter, or a first-time traveler to Uganda or Rwanda, this guide is designed to inform, inspire, and help you travel responsibly.

Gorillas live only in the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. Scientists recognize two species—the western gorilla and the eastern gorilla—and four subspecies, including the famous mountain gorilla.