I Traveled Across the World to Find WILD Gorillas | This is Uganda 🇺🇬
In her latest adventure, Elena Taber embarks on a breathtaking journey across East Africa, fulfilling a lifelong dream to see silverback gorillas in their natural habitat. Join her as she dives deep into the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Uganda and Rwanda on this unforgettable quest.
Elena’s week-long exploration, organized with Intrepid Travel, begins in Kigali, Rwanda, where she immerses herself in local coffee culture and learns about the country’s complex history. With every step, she finds herself captivated by the vibrancy of the local markets and the warmth of the people. But the true highlight awaits her across the border in Uganda’s iconic Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
From navigating customs to overcoming the hurdles of rural travel—like flat tires and rain-soaked adventures—Elena shares it all, making for a relatable and engaging narrative. The anticipation builds as she prepares for a challenging hike into the jungle, where adrenaline and excitement collide!
Once she reaches the gorillas, the experience is nothing short of magical. Elena captures the heartbeats of the moment, showcasing just how close she gets to these magnificent creatures while emphasizing the importance of respecting their space. With her camera in hand, she not only documents her journey but also shines a light on conservation efforts that have helped the mountain gorilla population rebound.
In addition to the gorilla trekking, Elena shares her heartwarming interactions with the Batwa people—the original inhabitants of the forest—reflecting on their profound connection to the land and the challenges they face today.
With stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, “I traveled across the world to find WILD gorillas | this is Uganda” promises to leave viewers inspired to explore and engage with the world in a meaningful way. Don’t miss out on this captivating journey—watch the video to experience the adventure firsthand!
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How magical this place❤
The conversation at the end about women in the travel space period is SO POWERFUL 🥹
I saw the gorillas in the Virunga volcanos on the Rwanda side and it was life-changing. Can’t wait to watch this
Awesome thanks 😊
Uganda 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 East Africa
Uganda is number 1 Coffee ☕️ producing and Exporting Country in Africa 🌍
Gorillas are far more peaceful than people think🦍
Hello beautiful….
Love all your videos but especially the travelvideo’s in which your respect for the country and the people shows. Thank you for taking us with you. ❤
This was so beautiful to watch. Vivienne is such a bad ass! If you haven’t come down to South Africa, you totally should. A very different vibe but still worth the trip x
Elena, this has to be one of the most fascinating videos I’ve ever watched! Because of you, I get to experience all of this through your lens, and I’m truly so grateful for your content. Keep sharing these beautiful moments 🤍
OMG I love these videos Elena!💌 I was just sipping on Rwanda coffee from my local coffee roaster that brings coffee from there. It's exceptional, we've been getting that for the third month in a row.
Once again, the sisters have done it! Enjoyed this one alot.
My country ❤
What a wonderful place, I want to cry with emotion 😊
WOW!!!!!
I started crying when I saw the gorilas 🥹I can only imagine how breathtaking that experience must have been in real life. Hope I can visit Africa one day!
Wow, what a cool and inspiring video! Hope I get to see wild gorillas one day – incredible animals.
Going to visit family in Uganda in 2026 – to anyone stay at Ndali Lodge if you ever get the chance! 0:40
Thank you so much for including a bit about the history – was fascinating and important especially as the elections are coming up.
Wow what a inspiring video! 🤩Thank u for sharing
I don't know why this made me so emotional. It's videos like these that make me feel very lucky to have YouTube. Great video as always ❤
This is such a gorgeous video—I love how you showed and narrated the history of the country and people. It makes for a really fascinating learning experience for the viewer. I have only just discovered your content, but I'm a fan (and I hate that word!) already. Thank you for sharing this—the gorillas are enchanting 🖤