• Global Wanders

    Rwanda Wandering: Meeting Mountain Gorillas in the Wild

    A fully-grown male silverback gorilla can weigh around 400 pounds. They’re also 6-9 times stronger than an average human. So coming face-to-face with one on their turf can be hella intimidating. Meeting mountain gorillas in the wild is also one of the most memorable, adrenalin-fueled experiences on Earth. Volcanoes National Park Our adventure began while filming in northwest Rwanda, in Volcanoes National Park. Located in a remote rainforest, the park is nestled in the Virunga Mountains conservation region. This isn’t your everyday hike through a city park; it’s a challenging multi-mile slog up & down steep mountains, along muddy barely-there paths through thick primordial jungle filled with stinging nettles and…