Gorilla Trekking in Uganda | What It's REALLY Like

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  • Опубліковано 16 січ 2025
  • Looking for the trip of a lifetime? If you have an adventurous spirit and want to share space with some of the most amazing creatures on the planet, go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda!
    While It's not the easiest thing to do, in this video I'll show you what it's really like as I take you with me on a journey to find some of the last mountain gorillas in the wild.
    Cheaper than its Rwandan neighbor, Uganda is a welcoming country with one of the most beautiful mountainous landscapes I've ever seen. Watch this video for tips and advice so that you'll know what to expect on your expedition!
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  • @spokesdog9958
    @spokesdog9958 4 місяці тому +3

    I am looking into a visit in 2025 and have viewed many gorilla trekking videos. Yours is the first video that lives up to the title. Thank you for the realistic journey from the trek to the bugs to sighting.

  • @juliewood9683
    @juliewood9683 3 місяці тому +4

    I went gorilla trekking June 2024. My trip was up the side of a mountain straight up for 2 hours. We stopped to rest often. I was the oldest in a group of six women and I had to lie down at times. It is really a rough trek. I thought I was in shape. when we got there, we saw the silverback and the mothers with their babies and they paid no attention to us at all we sat there and took pictures and videos and they finally started moving and we followed until our time was up. I would love to go again, but it was a tough thing to do. 16:35

    • @spokesdog9958
      @spokesdog9958 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing your experience. Based on what I have watched about these treks most videos do not really discuss how challenging the trek may be for some tourists as this video did. Like you, I think I am in good shape but not many ways to prepare for trekking through a rainforest so I have been getting back into hiking to hopefully help prepare. Our current weather in the PNW is cold and rainy so doesn't compare to the temps and possible humidity of the rainforest.

  • @AdeolaSpeaks
    @AdeolaSpeaks Місяць тому +1

    Wow this looks like a dream! 😍 amazing video

  • @WarrenHolly
    @WarrenHolly Рік тому +6

    I swear to you when I look into the eyes of these majestic creatures I see my ancestors.🙏🏾👍🏾 Great job

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @mariatheresa2755
    @mariatheresa2755 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for showcasing our country.

  • @EmmaDee
    @EmmaDee 7 місяців тому +2

    You spending your hard earned money supporting their tourism provides education resources for the children. You are blessed beyond and deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor plus you are kind, and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story ma’am.

  • @omarabeid106
    @omarabeid106 24 дні тому

    Am so amazed Kim.. u made me get the 'feel' of the tracking itself. U brought it closer home to me.
    Thanks so much sister 😊

  • @sarap1074
    @sarap1074 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for taking me around with you! Beautifullll.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @fredmeuter2788
    @fredmeuter2788 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for a great video! I am overwhelmed by what you shared. We are planning a trek for next year. Your video even moved me to tears at the sheer majesty of these creatures.

  • @paulpugh6178
    @paulpugh6178 Місяць тому

    Superb 🤗 thank you for a fantastic film

  • @taste4travelorg
    @taste4travelorg Рік тому +1

    Thanks- great video! Appreciate seeing what the trekking is like. We're going to Bwindi in 6 months!!

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! Have fun on your trip 🦍

  • @ditmars599
    @ditmars599 Рік тому +1

    thanks for sharing the info. i’m headed there at the end of the month.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Hope you had a great experience!

  • @shaswatghosal5444
    @shaswatghosal5444 3 місяці тому

    Just too good . ❤

  • @erinl.945
    @erinl.945 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful video! Was researching for an upcoming trip to Rwanda and your video is not only helpful but so lovingly produced. Wonderful! Thank you.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      That makes me happy. Thank you! Have fun in Rwanda

  • @randallleedy1095
    @randallleedy1095 8 місяців тому +1

    I was looking for a video that actually talked about and showed the hike. Yours is the best. You even included elevations and temperatures. I will be going to Uganda and your insights for what to expect are invaluable. But the best part was, at the end, you,sharing a moment of very sensitive reflection of life and your place in it. Thank you Ms. Parks. You, and your fear of snakes, will be with me on my trek.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  8 місяців тому

      Haha I did mention snakes once or twice. Good luck on your travels! Thanks for watching.

  • @dariovelastegui8860
    @dariovelastegui8860 2 місяці тому

    Excellent!

  • @algersonvincent
    @algersonvincent Рік тому +2

    absolutely amazing and captivating. thank you so much for 1. inviting me and 2. putting this together. this definitely brought back some great memories

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Thank you! So glad you came. The first of more to come Solo Wanderer experiences 🎉

  • @shereehamilton
    @shereehamilton 14 днів тому

    I love this video! So realistic! Thank you! Could you possibly share which tour group that you used?

  • @KerrySomewhere
    @KerrySomewhere Рік тому +1

    This is one of the most incredible videos I've seen. Thank you for this!

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      💕You're very welcome!

  • @Angela-ne9cy
    @Angela-ne9cy Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful video!! I love your energy and the way you see/interact with the world.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @ChewsToExplore
    @ChewsToExplore Рік тому +3

    This is amazinggggg, I always wanted to do this experience but thought it was so much money and not worth it. I loved how I learned so much about Uganda that I never knew about before. You are a master storyteller and it was soooo good that you got your friend Al to come.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Same! Well I always thought it was worth it, but I just didn’t think I could afford it 😅. But back then I was mainly looking at luxury travel agency quotes. You can book directly with a tour company in Uganda (what I did), or you can even do the drive yourself and rent a Jeep if you’re adventurous and go with a group of people. Would save you some dollars.

  • @michaeldonovan3959
    @michaeldonovan3959 Рік тому +2

    I have booked an Uganda Rwanda trip for early next year. By far, this is the best short video I've watched of the iconic gorilla tracking experience. Thank you.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Ahhh I'm so excited for you! Such a beautiful place. Enjoy, and thanks for watching!

  • @kentoskentos8428
    @kentoskentos8428 7 місяців тому

    Awesomeness, thanks for sharing such a beautiful country.

  • @Watcher1852
    @Watcher1852 Рік тому

    THANK U, GREAT TRIP INDEED, SHARE, SHARE

  • @brandondennis7577
    @brandondennis7577 Рік тому +1

    I could watch this a million times! What a great visual.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      That makes me smile. Thanks for watching!

  • @pamojatoursandtravel
    @pamojatoursandtravel Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for capturing the beauty of Uganda. Much appreciated.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! Uganda is underrated!

  • @ChillWillSpottsville
    @ChillWillSpottsville 10 місяців тому

    WELL DONE!!! Brings me back to the Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom episodes! My wife and I were captivated by your video.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! ✨

  • @moniquekeane7704
    @moniquekeane7704 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Such a talent!

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      thank you! Really excited to put out more content like this

  • @arob9702
    @arob9702 Рік тому +1

    Very cool! Going in three months to Uganda and Kenya and this was good explainer for what to expect.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      I’m glad it was helpful. Have fun on your trip!

  • @_NaomieV
    @_NaomieV Рік тому +1

    So dope….those views were amazing. I enjoyed watching your instastories of this adventure. Definitely appreciated this visual as well.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ❤

  • @Blablagerman
    @Blablagerman 9 місяців тому

    Thank's for showing this video, awesome! But I must say, this hike is absolutly nothing for me, so, I am glad I could join you on this tour via youtube!

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  8 місяців тому +1

      Glad I could show you what it’s like virtually!

  • @MutebiDickson-j2b
    @MutebiDickson-j2b 7 місяців тому

    So beautiful ❤

  • @user-fr5qt5rr4r
    @user-fr5qt5rr4r Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the beautiful video. How many hours did you hike before seeing the gorillas?

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      About 2 hours but it depends on where the gorillas are. They happened to not be too far on that day 😊

  • @victorchavez3424
    @victorchavez3424 11 місяців тому

    Very well put together

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  10 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @rosiezrosiez9084
    @rosiezrosiez9084 8 місяців тому +1

    I plan on going. What month did you go?

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  6 місяців тому

      December

  • @Adventureinthewildsafaris
    @Adventureinthewildsafaris Рік тому

    We have appreciated, happy and honored to that you really had a great experience, #AdventureInTheWildSafaris

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      An unforgettable experience!!

  • @Chekmejt
    @Chekmejt Рік тому

    Beautiful video

  • @dustin2634
    @dustin2634 7 місяців тому

    Awesome Video was the Covid Testing hard to get for the Gorilla Trekking

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! No, it was arranged by my tour provider.

  • @neverstopexploring247
    @neverstopexploring247 Рік тому +2

    What time of year/which month were you there? I'll be there jn late September this year.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      I was there in late December.

    • @neverstopexploring247
      @neverstopexploring247 Рік тому +1

      @@KLajoi thank you! I think September should be a good month!

  • @olgaarca6423
    @olgaarca6423 Рік тому

    Thank you for showing us the amazing Gorillas and the beautiful scenery ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! I really loved the experience!

  • @archsafaritours9683
    @archsafaritours9683 Рік тому

    So beautiful

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @TemerityPascal
    @TemerityPascal 10 місяців тому

    I cried watching this! I want to do it so badly, if I can just get past worrying about poisonous snakes and insects. Do you know how readily treatment is available if something gets you?

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  8 місяців тому +2

      Do it! You only live once! Potential dangers are everywhere. Don’t let bugs and snakes stop you. I saw no snakes the entire time, I just talked about them a lot because I’d seen them at a sanctuary a few days prior lol

    • @EmmaDee
      @EmmaDee 7 місяців тому

      She made me feel more confident about going due to armed guards. I don’t worry about the gorillas but worry about kidnappers and being held for a ransom which I’ve heard happened to Americans. GoPro on headband and porter to help film would have been worth $50 in gold.

  • @mpdisme
    @mpdisme Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the excellent video. I hope to see the gorillas early next year in the same national park. Happy travels to you.

  • @WarrenHolly
    @WarrenHolly Рік тому

    New Sub. Xcited to be here 👍🏾🙏🏾🌹

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for subbing! ✨

  • @lauritzpetemolderup3556
    @lauritzpetemolderup3556 8 місяців тому

    The quality of this video is that of an expensive tv-program. Not someone with 500 subs. Well done.

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @mr.arextravelshowatv8669
    @mr.arextravelshowatv8669 Рік тому

    How was uganda and Am Mr Arex Travel from kabale uganda good evening

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому +1

      Uganda was amazing. So beautiful and rich with culture.

  • @Mrviral-jq1tp
    @Mrviral-jq1tp Рік тому

    Can you inform me , how much cost gor the trekking?

    • @KLajoi
      @KLajoi  Рік тому

      Depends on whether you book a tour package to the park or self drive, and what level of accommodations you want, how many days etc. A permit to trek in the park in Uganda is $700 so it will cost at least that. Plan to spend between $1200-$2500 on average for a package.

    • @spokesdog9958
      @spokesdog9958 2 місяці тому

      It is now $800 for the trek in Uganda

  • @mosekamercy930
    @mosekamercy930 Рік тому

  • @elizabethgoodwin998
    @elizabethgoodwin998 Місяць тому

    To the south is Tanzania, Burundi 🇧🇮 and Rwanda 🇷🇼

  • @omarnjom9775
    @omarnjom9775 Рік тому

    👍