Gorilla Conservation & Community with Volcanoes Safaris
Today we\u2019re taking an audio visit to Volcanoes Safaris where you can trek to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the forests of Rwanda and Uganda.\xa0
This once in a lifetime wildlife experience is as magical as it sounds and Volcanoes Safaris have been at the heart of reviving gorilla and chimpanzee tourism since 1997.
I\u2019m delighted to bring you my conversation with Volcanoes Safaris COO, Kevin James as we explore what we\u2019ll find on the property and what it\u2019s like to see a gorilla for the first time. And as he defines it: \u201cYou really are connecting to something of our\xa0past.\u201d\xa0
We discuss how Volcanoes Safaris are contributing to the protection of these incredible primates, offering respectful and educational wildlife experiences along with how the organisation is working with local community and what makes a truly sustainable operation when it comes to tourism.\xa0
You\u2019ll also love the insight Kevin offers on gorilla behaviour and their family life. It\u2019s no wonder they share 98% of our DNA.\xa0
I hope you enjoy the episode.\xa0
You can find out more about Volcanoes Safaris via their website and follow their social pages for some stunning visuals on what a visit looks like.\xa0
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I\u2019ve also linked through to the Ted Talk from Praveen Moman on Saving Gorillas.\xa0
This audio was edited by Peter Magill. \xa0\xa0