As a close neighbour of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, I feel honoured and so proud of you in that you were actually able to interact and get to learn more about our close relatives-the mountains gorillas.
Beautiful video! I’m heading there in just 5 weeks time, I’m 69 and it’s a dream trip I’ve wanted to do for 45 years since seeing David Attenborough meeting Gorillas on “Life on Earth”. I’ve been training for the hiking in readiness! I can’t wait to go! I’m sure I’ll cry too, I felt a tear roll down my cheek watching you with the gorillas! Take care!
The gorilla will live forever with you, it is now part of your soul as you are part of their's. Showing your own emotion talking about your experience with them allows us all to see how caring you are about them. Keep up the good work, a pleasure watching the videos.
Amazing footage. We are doing this trip in August. At 65 years old, I guess we should start conditioning for the trip. Purchased the shoes with your code. They look very easy to pack where space is limited on a trip like this. We made it to the top of the monastery in Petra last year which was 800 jagged steps, so hopefully we can manage the trekking through the mud with the shoes.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy your trip! They put people in different groups based on hike length, so you can always request for an easier one if you feel you need it :)
Don’t worry. I’m a guy in my 40s and have a feeling I’m going to shed tears of joy when I see them on my gorilla trek. I fell in love with them thanks to my anthropology classes in college. I love all primates but I’m especially drawn to the gorilla.
What an incredible trip and superb shots. That's some rain forest. At least it didn't appear too hot, but didn't like the look of all those flies or midges (hope they didn't bite). Just like with Attenborough, the gorillas looked pretty chilled and didn't mind you or eating all those leaves (I guess they must eat other stuff as well).
It was pretty humid but the heat was definitely manageable :) the gorillas were very relaxed and the rangers constantly monitor their behaviour and would end the 1 hour with the gorillas early if the gorillas were unhappy - their welfare would always come first.
Absolutely fantastic 10 out 10…David Attenborough should hand you his job when he retires. The filming ,your presentation,music,and editing is A1+. We are planning a trip to Bwindi for 2025 ..we have already got 2024 sorted with Tanzania in September. I saw you were using a 70-200 2.8.. what were your video settings?… so sharp !!! Also because my wife will do the video on her R3 … I will be doing photos on 1dx ii. Is a 24-70 2.8 too short? … I’ve got 100-400… but I’m worried about low light . Also got GoPro for really close stuff and it’s nice and light. We fell in love with the gorilla eyes they are like glass! Well done again!
I visited Bwindi in 1998, the first time for me seeing wild gorillas too. We didn't get the amazing views that you did, but it was still an incredible experience, and one I will always remember. However my thoughts are also with the victims of the attack in 1999 just a few months after my visit.
Agreed, nature photography can be a meditation experience. Except when something goes wrong with your kit - batteries run out, a memory card malfunctions or your autofocus won't grab the subject 🙄
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Hi there, Can you tell me what lenses are best to take on this trip please? Looking at heading out there and have a 28-70mm, 80-200mm, 300mm, 500mm. Any help would be amazing as those primes aren't light so don't want to lug something for no reason
@@RoxytheZoologistthanks for sharing the amazing footage!!! I am going to Rwanda for gorilla trekking next January and can’t wait! Is your 70-200 mm with f/2.8?
It really depends on your personal photographic style and the troop you end up seeing. Ours were in very dense vegetation, others seem them out in the open, so it’s all luck really!
It is not hidden: the video is clearly marked as including paid promotion to comply with UA-cam regulations, plus at 15 seconds it says "Video sponsored by Vivo Barefoot" (as well as being detailed in the video caption as well). I made it clear on all accounts this was a sponsored video - I am very lucky to have been able to work with Vivo on this, a brand I have worn for years since wanting to rehab my feet after multiple surgeries, so it is amazing they are now willing to support my work. Videos like these would not be possible without the support of sponsors for the majority of people financially, due to the time and resources required to access these places and film them.
As a close neighbour of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, I feel honoured and so proud of you in that you were actually able to interact and get to learn more about our close relatives-the mountains gorillas.
Beautiful video! I’m heading there in just 5 weeks time, I’m 69 and it’s a dream trip I’ve wanted to do for 45 years since seeing David Attenborough meeting Gorillas on “Life on Earth”. I’ve been training for the hiking in readiness! I can’t wait to go! I’m sure I’ll cry too, I felt a tear roll down my cheek watching you with the gorillas! Take care!
@nigelblake1558 please share your videos and photos.
The gorilla will live forever with you, it is now part of your soul as you are part of their's. Showing your own emotion talking about your experience with them allows us all to see how caring you are about them. Keep up the good work, a pleasure watching the videos.
They will live with me forever for sure! I’m pleased you enjoyed watching the video :)
Absolutely love your shots! You are a superstar! The shoes are so good too!
Amazing short movie. Lots of emotions. Nice wievs. Bwiindi is my on bucket list for 2025
Amazing footage. We are doing this trip in August. At 65 years old, I guess we should start conditioning for the trip. Purchased the shoes with your code. They look very easy to pack where space is limited on a trip like this. We made it to the top of the monastery in Petra last year which was 800 jagged steps, so hopefully we can manage the trekking through the mud with the shoes.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy your trip! They put people in different groups based on hike length, so you can always request for an easier one if you feel you need it :)
I am there with You 😃🌍every step you do I am there .
What a Beautiful World!
Such an important work You do Roxanna 👏✊ Dziękuję 🤝☺️
Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. The joy you experienced shows in the video.
Glad you enjoyed it! I was so beyond happy!!
Don’t worry. I’m a guy in my 40s and have a feeling I’m going to shed tears of joy when I see them on my gorilla trek. I fell in love with them thanks to my anthropology classes in college. I love all primates but I’m especially drawn to the gorilla.
What an incredible trip and superb shots. That's some rain forest. At least it didn't appear too hot, but didn't like the look of all those flies or midges (hope they didn't bite). Just like with Attenborough, the gorillas looked pretty chilled and didn't mind you or eating all those leaves (I guess they must eat other stuff as well).
It was pretty humid but the heat was definitely manageable :) the gorillas were very relaxed and the rangers constantly monitor their behaviour and would end the 1 hour with the gorillas early if the gorillas were unhappy - their welfare would always come first.
Absolutely fantastic 10 out 10…David Attenborough should hand you his job when he retires.
The filming ,your presentation,music,and editing is A1+.
We are planning a trip to Bwindi for 2025 ..we have already got 2024 sorted with Tanzania in September.
I saw you were using a 70-200 2.8.. what were your video settings?… so sharp !!!
Also because my wife will do the video on her R3 … I will be doing photos on 1dx ii.
Is a 24-70 2.8 too short? … I’ve got 100-400… but I’m worried about low light .
Also got GoPro for really close stuff and it’s nice and light.
We fell in love with the gorilla eyes they are like glass!
Well done again!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Amazing animals, so beautiful!
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed
I visited Bwindi in 1998, the first time for me seeing wild gorillas too. We didn't get the amazing views that you did, but it was still an incredible experience, and one I will always remember. However my thoughts are also with the victims of the attack in 1999 just a few months after my visit.
Parabéns pela reportagem sobre esses animais fascinantes! Merry christmas!☃️
Amazing video and amazing footage!
❤So Thrilling Experience, keep it up...!❤
Awww those baby gorillas are so cute just liked you Roxy.. 😻😘🤭
Super cool, looks magical
It truly was!!
Agreed, nature photography can be a meditation experience. Except when something goes wrong with your kit - batteries run out, a memory card malfunctions or your autofocus won't grab the subject 🙄
I always have spare cards with me in case :) and I manually focus when filming so as not to miss any shots from autofocus not working properly too!
Thanks
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Wow it's amazing 👏 😍
Hi there, Can you tell me what lenses are best to take on this trip please? Looking at heading out there and have a 28-70mm, 80-200mm, 300mm, 500mm. Any help would be amazing as those primes aren't light so don't want to lug something for no reason
Will go there in February, can’t wait!
What’s the better lense choice for this - 24-105 or 100-400?
Me too, can't wait
Awesome! I shot all of the gorilla footage on a 70-200mm. Depends what sort of shots you want & in what terrain you have your encounter though.
@@RoxytheZoologistthanks for sharing the amazing footage!!! I am going to Rwanda for gorilla trekking next January and can’t wait! Is your 70-200 mm with f/2.8?
Question? I see many flying insects when I see videos of Mountain Gorillas. What are the flying insects? Do they bite of sting?
I didn't get any bites whilst with them. I did tuck my socks into my trousers though in case of any ants.
Awesome 👌
Thanks 🤗
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Wow, just wow! How do you book a trip like this? By the way, happy holidays, Roxy!
Beautiful!!! I will go in 3 weeks in a 17 days trip. Which lens do you recommend me to carry? thanks!!!
It really depends on your personal photographic style and the troop you end up seeing. Ours were in very dense vegetation, others seem them out in the open, so it’s all luck really!
@@RoxytheZoologist thanks for the reply!!!
Nice video❤
Thanks 😁
Whats the general feeling of safety at that forrest?
I'm wanting to take my kids next year but the risk of terrorism seems real even if its unlikely.
How far is it from Masai mara and mode of transport
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If you were to enjoy this amazing experience again, would you do anything different?
Insane video! What camera did you use? And lenses?
Got a full video about my camera kit on my channel :)
Hey Roxy How are you i 'm also zoology student kindly guide me what can i do as a job career as a Zoologist ? Thank you
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Who would love to trk gorillas this year and we go together. I love trekking in a group
Other than the cringeworthy "hidden" shoe adverts you captured some nice footage.
It is not hidden: the video is clearly marked as including paid promotion to comply with UA-cam regulations, plus at 15 seconds it says "Video sponsored by Vivo Barefoot" (as well as being detailed in the video caption as well). I made it clear on all accounts this was a sponsored video - I am very lucky to have been able to work with Vivo on this, a brand I have worn for years since wanting to rehab my feet after multiple surgeries, so it is amazing they are now willing to support my work. Videos like these would not be possible without the support of sponsors for the majority of people financially, due to the time and resources required to access these places and film them.
You are so cute ❤
For six years ago my family and I saw them so close that we could touch them! It was amazing 🫶❤️
Darwin might be enjoying it.