Mountain Gorilla Trek in Rwanda

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 155

  • @duzer
    @duzer  Рік тому +23

    Sorry about all my heavy breathing behind the camera, I was pretty excited 😂

    • @samhart2677
      @samhart2677 9 місяців тому

      What tour guide company did u use?

    • @rennardjrofficial2250
      @rennardjrofficial2250 Місяць тому

      This is one of the most cutest Silver Back Gorilla🦍 I had ever seen in my entire life❤

  • @itstonz
    @itstonz Рік тому +7

    I was lucky enough to see Mountain Gorilla in the DR Congo a few years ago. It’s one of best things I’ve ever done. They are bloody amazing.
    So glad you had the privilege also.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      It truly is amazing in every way

  • @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda
    @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda Рік тому +12

    It is always amazing to see people like you coming for mountain gorilla trekking and sharing your experience with others. When you trek these mountain gorillas, in other hand you support us in our conservation purposes so that these mountain gorillas can live for more years to come. Welcome to Rwanda

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +2

      It was truly the experience of a lifetime! Thank you

    • @tiataylor4070
      @tiataylor4070 7 місяців тому

      How can I find a reliable company to have this experience with? Do you mind providing information on the company you use. I’m afraid to hand over this amount of money to anyone.

    • @EmmaDee
      @EmmaDee 7 місяців тому

      @@tiataylor4070try @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda??

  • @StephenDuncan
    @StephenDuncan Рік тому +14

    You put Rwanda on my bucket list. I am glad to see the country recovering from the tragic history. Looks like off-season might be the best choice?. I don't mind a little rain.

    • @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda
      @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda Рік тому +2

      You Really welcome to Rwanda's volcanoes National park for gorilla trekking and you really right its more interesting to trek the mountain gorillas during the low season because here you have even more chances of trekking the mountain gorilla family alone hence giving enough space for the good shots and videos. Much love from Rwanda.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      It's a worthy destination for sure! So much to see and do...and yes, low season is nice, there's barely any tourists

  • @angelabramante9353
    @angelabramante9353 Рік тому +19

    Thank you for bringing us on this journey with you and for sharing this amazing destination, way of life and story of this amazing animal 🦍 💕

  • @goldenstardust
    @goldenstardust Рік тому +2

    Woke up with a headache, so couldn't ride my bike today. So on couch in recovery mode and watched this wee gem! ❤ Made my day!

  • @jeanvocalist
    @jeanvocalist 4 місяці тому +1

    I love gorillas. They are gentle a peaceful ❤❤❤

  • @dakotagarcia7391
    @dakotagarcia7391 Рік тому +3

    Very beautiful film. Thank you for you work

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching this

  • @keionabland6645
    @keionabland6645 6 місяців тому +2

    Very special Ryan I love how the beautiful children are so sweet saying good morning.

  • @Andrew-Andre
    @Andrew-Andre Рік тому +7

    Wonderful to see this! Thanks so much for creating and sharing Ryan!

  • @manwithabrain
    @manwithabrain Рік тому +5

    Not only are your videos/adventures cool and informative. It is family friendly TV. We watch your videos together. From our family we want to say thanks for the positivity and love. Keep on keeping on bro!!!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! My goal is always to create family friendly content

  • @stronglifebewild
    @stronglifebewild Рік тому +1

    Looks like we're going to Rwanda now! 'Gorillas in the Mist' left an impact on me too. Cheers from COS, friend.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      It’s so worth a visit!! Sending you a high five down the road

    • @stronglifebewild
      @stronglifebewild Рік тому

      High five back! 🤠🙏

  • @mindshelfpro
    @mindshelfpro Рік тому +1

    How great is the Creator and His creation!

  • @bruce2keys270
    @bruce2keys270 Рік тому +2

    This was really COOL !!! Thanks Ryan for sharing the happiness of your experience !!!

  • @xThe0utsiderx
    @xThe0utsiderx Рік тому

    Yes! I needed this to complete my Sunday :D

  • @keneppink7272
    @keneppink7272 Рік тому +1

    Wow vary cool!! What a great experience!

  • @Motorman1974
    @Motorman1974 Рік тому +2

    Wow! An amazing experience, I'm happy for you. Awesome video.

  • @brice5542
    @brice5542 2 місяці тому

    I did it had no idea how powerful a experience it was, beautiful, people everywhere were friendly, the city was cleaner then my Town in Sarasota fl. Just go its a once in a life time chance, don't be afraid of The People or the Gorillas, just do it. Cheers

    • @duzer
      @duzer  2 місяці тому

      Highlight of my life!! Glad you got to experience it

  • @KentettaJarrell
    @KentettaJarrell 3 місяці тому

    I love garrillas so much this was the best video I ever watched I can watch them all day everyday they are amazing and beautiful you can tell they have feelings. God bless them and thank you for sharing from Brooklyn New York

  • @alethearobinson8132
    @alethearobinson8132 Рік тому

    What a special experience. Thank you for sharing.🤗

  • @shelleydiamond6468
    @shelleydiamond6468 Рік тому +3

    Watching this on Mother's Day. What an utter treat ! Thank you Ryan -

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +3

      Happy Mother’s Day!! 😊

    • @deshaunbethea9117
      @deshaunbethea9117 5 місяців тому

      @@duzer Dian Fossey has been studied these apes for years during her stay in Rwanda from the 1960's to 70's before until she was tragically assassinated in 1985.

  • @andyjensen5609
    @andyjensen5609 Рік тому +2

    I became very emotional watching this. Thank you! Incredible! Rwanda is on my bucket list now. I’m quite stunned at my reaction

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      You know, I was a bit emotional when I first walked up on them. It was like meeting celebrities

    • @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda
      @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda Рік тому +1

      Thanks for adding Rwanda on your bucket list and you most welcome to volcanoes national park for mountain gorilla trekking. When you trek these gorillas you always support our efforts to conserve these incredible animals

  • @jameslopez958
    @jameslopez958 Рік тому +1

    Yes! What A Great Encounter With The Gorillas! Such A Peaceful Time ❤️✌️

  • @6yearsago153
    @6yearsago153 Рік тому

    You are so blessed! What a beautiful family to witness first hand! ❤😊 Thanks for sharing!

  • @wcovey25
    @wcovey25 Рік тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing the experience

  • @HikerT
    @HikerT Рік тому +2

    What an incredible experience - the babies were soooo cute! Thank you for sharing! ☺

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      The babies were the cutest

  • @Tjames579
    @Tjames579 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing experience thank you for sharing ❤

  • @kenprice1047
    @kenprice1047 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Ryan! ❤

  • @johnshaide6954
    @johnshaide6954 Рік тому +3

    That was amazing Ryan! Thank you for sharing your once in a lifetime experience. You rock, and so does Rwanda!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      I already wanna go back!

  • @benknight1755
    @benknight1755 9 місяців тому

    I love this footage! ❤ 😄, and I like how that baby gorilla farted at 8:25, it was hilarious!😆

    • @duzer
      @duzer  9 місяців тому

      So cute

  • @travisreed5965
    @travisreed5965 Рік тому +1

    Speechless

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 Рік тому +4

    Incredible footage Ryan, they are such wonderful creatures👌That was so captivating, the little ones were just a joy to watch😁

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      I loved watching the little ones get rowdy 😂

  • @hans-holgerliste4711
    @hans-holgerliste4711 Рік тому

    Thanks Ryan for your great videos and stories. And allways showing great heart and respect for other creatures and their wellbeing and caring for "our" amazing planet. Please stay that way! We will stick with you!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thank you! I’ll always have a special place in my heart for the animals on our planet

  • @DavidKidder-pq4zk
    @DavidKidder-pq4zk Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful footage. It’s nice to see them frolicking and loving each other.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      The little ones were so cute

  • @tarmon768
    @tarmon768 Рік тому +1

    This was awesome. Thank you

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching

  • @babahash
    @babahash Місяць тому

    Hey Ryan, I was just randomly doing some research into Rwanda and clicked on your video and realized who you are... we camped together at Burning Man in 2016, we were the three Swiss guys from PlanetVisible. Loved your video and glad to see you doing well. What an experience

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Місяць тому

      No way!!! What a small world!! I’ll never forget camping with you that year! Come back sometime, we go every year

  • @gordonmculloch4904
    @gordonmculloch4904 Рік тому

    Remarkable experience. One you’ll never forget. 👍

  • @fredricgriffin6070
    @fredricgriffin6070 Рік тому

    You are excellent at documentary and commentary, and I hope to see more of this in the future!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thanks!! I hope to include more of this style

  • @theoheart
    @theoheart 7 місяців тому

    Awwww I loved this!

  • @alesiabock9305
    @alesiabock9305 Рік тому

    One of the best vids EVER ❤

  • @timcolton4680
    @timcolton4680 Рік тому

    Cool, love your videos, great adventures

  • @sylviahouder6665
    @sylviahouder6665 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. You made my evening.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it. So glad that I could share this experience with the world

  • @Watcher1852
    @Watcher1852 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for bringing us on this journey

    • @duzer
      @duzer  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching

  • @olafsodyssey6509
    @olafsodyssey6509 Рік тому

    Thank you Ryan, this video is incredibly awe inspiring. My wife says you made her mother's day special with this video.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      Awww, give your wife a Mother’s Day hug from me

  • @scottamy404
    @scottamy404 Рік тому +1

    Beyond amazing!

  • @billburkart8527
    @billburkart8527 Рік тому +1

    Very special Ryan, thank you so much. ❤

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thanks for joining the fun, virtually

  • @Murderbot2000
    @Murderbot2000 Рік тому

    That was an amazing adventure.

  • @sueg2658
    @sueg2658 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the awesome uplifting video!! 🦍

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching it!

  • @carmenraedelaney2795
    @carmenraedelaney2795 Рік тому

    Ryan, You were the perfect person to video this with your experience in story telling and editing. I enjoyed this so much.
    Carmen from Fargo

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate it

  • @stanthealohaman
    @stanthealohaman Рік тому +1

    WOW....JUST WOW!!! What an amazing journey!!!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      I’ll never forget it

  • @ToddNZMTB
    @ToddNZMTB Рік тому

    07:04 they just call the gorilla, hey where are you guys? By the tree, bring some bananas 😂

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      Haha!! Seems like it

  • @reapergrim76
    @reapergrim76 Рік тому

    Awesome adventure! 👌

  • @Torsan1977
    @Torsan1977 Рік тому

    Very special! ❤

  • @EmmaDee
    @EmmaDee 7 місяців тому

    First and foremost, THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this rockstar adventure. Second, thank you for not ruining it with horrific music.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  7 місяців тому

      Thanks! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this story, it was one of the most exciting days of my life

  • @justpedal65
    @justpedal65 Рік тому +1

    Wow Duzer! Just Wow! With a frame bag full of luck, what a once in a lifetime "kairos" event. For those of us who can't be there, we live vicariously through you. Thanks man!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      A frame bag full of luck and peanut butter!! 😂😂

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV Рік тому +1

    OMG I am so blown away. I had to share this on my Facebook Page that I have since 3 Weeks now. There's a lot of HAM Radio Guys traveling Countries far away to play HAM Radio remote off the Grid. Thanls for your awsome Job, Ryan. Have a good new Week. Uncle Günter waving a Hand 💯🙋‍♂

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      That’s really cool, what a fun page! Thanks for sharing

  • @bikepackerfr
    @bikepackerfr Рік тому

    Wonderful

  • @PercNowitzki913
    @PercNowitzki913 Рік тому +1

    Your guide was awesome!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      I agree!! Felt safe with him

  • @BabarKhan-ip4bz
    @BabarKhan-ip4bz Рік тому

    Informative vlog with cycling this kind of videos makes you more favourite 😀

  • @leemori7741
    @leemori7741 Рік тому +1

    That something different, 👍 thanks for sharing this content. young gorillas are so adorable 😊.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      They were SO CUTE!!

  • @JB_FLYA69669
    @JB_FLYA69669 Рік тому +1

    Wow beautiful video you have inspired me to go here

  • @dickbartz9289
    @dickbartz9289 Рік тому +1

    the best!!!!!!!

  • @LuisBecerra79
    @LuisBecerra79 Рік тому

    Wow 😯!!! Now that’s a close encounter 🦍. Amazing!!!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      It was soooo awesome

  • @Lughnerson
    @Lughnerson Рік тому +1

    Smile inducing.

  • @mooreoutdoor9841
    @mooreoutdoor9841 Рік тому

    So Very Cool!!! My Wife and I used to volunteer at the Nashville Zoo so we got to visit other zoos a lot and the Apes were always our favorite animals to see.

    • @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda
      @volcanoesnationalparkrwanda Рік тому +1

      but these mountain gorilla cant be seen in the zoo anywhere in the world

    • @mooreoutdoor9841
      @mooreoutdoor9841 Рік тому +1

      @@volcanoesnationalparkrwanda Yeah, I know. Just the Western Lowland Gorilla.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      That’s amazing!!

  • @daliadaoud5104
    @daliadaoud5104 3 місяці тому +1

    They are so beautiful for real blackness, and it is so gorgeous.

  • @channylong1715
    @channylong1715 Рік тому

    So cute❤ pieces🙏🏻

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      The cutest!

  • @stephenmarotti5309
    @stephenmarotti5309 Рік тому

    So good! I liked that you just let the video speak for itself. I normally like your narrations but just seeing them play felt like we were right there with you. Did you have tons of bugs all over you or just the gorillas?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, I wanted to leave the footage in its purest form…felt more immersive that way

  • @wykaye
    @wykaye 6 місяців тому

    Ryan, thanks for the amazing video. May I ask what lens did you use?

  • @oliviergeonet2143
    @oliviergeonet2143 Рік тому

    Thanks

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for the contribution

  • @beachyTravels
    @beachyTravels 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing, how do I book this with this particular tour guide?

  • @MarathonMadeGalatians5-22
    @MarathonMadeGalatians5-22 Рік тому

    aaaawwweeesome

  • @marcang4403
    @marcang4403 10 місяців тому

    Good vid! Can I ask which company planned your trip? Thank you

  • @dermlover1
    @dermlover1 Рік тому

    What is the best bike lock you can recommend? I live in Portland or in just as a frame of reference.

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому +1

    Wow. Seems like a utopian society. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      That’s a good way to put it

  • @deshaunbethea9117
    @deshaunbethea9117 5 місяців тому

    The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people.
    ~ Dian Fossey.

  • @MCampanita777
    @MCampanita777 10 днів тому

    Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am planning to visit Rwanda this August, can you help me with the name of the tour operator you did the gorilla tracking with.
    Thank you again.
    Maura Carola

  • @yousef2508
    @yousef2508 Рік тому +2

    Nice video, Ryan.
    Oh by the way, does Ali have a UA-cam channel?

  • @betsyhamilton921
    @betsyhamilton921 Рік тому

    What month and what was the temperature?

  • @tarynd9473
    @tarynd9473 11 місяців тому

    Love this video and would love to do this one day. What company did you go through, how would I go about booking this? Thank you

    • @ubuntuvoyages9873
      @ubuntuvoyages9873 8 місяців тому

      Hi. You can contact us and we'll help organize your tour as we are gorillas trek Experts in the region

  • @RichChh
    @RichChh Рік тому

    The tour introduction from 2:45 was INTENSE! 😳

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      It was…kinda had us all spooked ;)

  • @andrealucich6172
    @andrealucich6172 6 місяців тому

    This is amazing! Hoping to go this year.
    Question for you: Is the license cost (1,500 USD) independent from a “tour” or trip to Volcanoes NP or is 1,500 the whole cost?

    • @duzer
      @duzer  6 місяців тому +1

      Good question, I'd look online and see if you can find the answer...i think 1500 is the whole cost

  • @arboone11
    @arboone11 Рік тому +1

    Awwww🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      So much awwwww

  • @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
    @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow Рік тому

    💚💚💚💚

  • @Kevin_geekgineering
    @Kevin_geekgineering Рік тому

    that was incredible I hope they survive humans
    Thanks for this video

  • @stevencole7331
    @stevencole7331 Рік тому

    What's interesting is you would not do this with other big wild animals at such close proximity with young . Very cool .

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +1

      Good point!

  • @EmmaDee
    @EmmaDee 7 місяців тому

    Omg!! I’d be hyperventilating!!

  • @mountfairweather
    @mountfairweather Рік тому

    If gorillas and Mira could be in one video 😍

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому

      Ha!! That would be an overload of cuteness

  • @zachwalter8556
    @zachwalter8556 Рік тому

    My favorite part of this video was the guy explaining how to act with the gorilla's and his homie in the back with the AK and no trigger discipline lol

  • @markmueller5081
    @markmueller5081 Рік тому +1

    Like national geographic channel

  • @afazarimarcel1819
    @afazarimarcel1819 4 місяці тому

    Visit Rwanda🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼👍👍👍

  • @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
    @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow Рік тому

    Yes let us not treat the youth like pipsqueaks

  • @pedrofernandez8729
    @pedrofernandez8729 Рік тому

    Safer than downtown Chicago.

  • @krysbiskit99
    @krysbiskit99 5 місяців тому

    I am so offended by the guns.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  5 місяців тому

      They made me feel uneasy too

  • @pitarafv8665
    @pitarafv8665 Рік тому

    Every animal on earth has a purpose. What's the gorillas purpose other than eat and sleep.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Рік тому +2

      To look super cute 😂