UgandaBwindi Impenetrable National Park
Ancient rainforest that is home to around half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb 2 to 3 nights
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Gorillas and chimps: where to go
Seeing great apes in the wild is unforgettable. These are the places to do it.
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Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorillas and golden monkeys on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes.
Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb 2 to 3 nights
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