If you’re a wildlife nut, what could be better than a holiday spotting rare animals in their natural habitat? Of course there’s the classic African safari – a brilliant chance to spot
Africa’s legendary ‘big five’ – but there are also plenty of other unique animal-led experiences around the world. Try one of these…
Spot the rare mountain gorilla in Uganda and Rwanda
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There is more meaning and mutual understanding in exchanging a glance with a gorilla than any other animal I know,” whispered David Attenborough as he lay beside a female gorilla in Rwanda in 1978 for his ground-breaking BBC natural history TV series
Life on Earth. The naturalist says it was one of his poignant moments in his career, and it’s no wonder: just a few hundred mountain gorillas remain in the wild today, though the number is gradually increasing as a result of vital conservation work over the past decade. Spotting a rare mountain gorilla is a true once-in-a-lifetime experience, but be sure to check the eco credentials of any holiday you book – lots of tours will help to fund conservation work in local area, so be sure to identify a responsible travel operator beforehand.