Up close with gorillas and thrilling hikes: Sadie Whitelocks discovers the incredible landscapes of Rwanda
One non-debatable thing about Rwanda - the joys of its wild landscapes: MailOnline's SADIE WHITELOCKS gets up close and personal with the country's gorillas and takes a thrilling hike to a 14,787ft peak Sadie Whitelocks of the MailOnline Travel encountered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park RwandaHer group spent about an hour with a troop of gorillas which included a mother and her one-month-old baby. She also visited the incredible Akagera National Park where she spotted a leopard, lions and rhinos. Another highlight was a two-day trek up the dormant volcano of Mount Karisimbi, Rwanda's highest point Following the pandemic, the country reopened with the only requirement being a rapid Covid-19 test
On a recent visit, I hiked to find the country's most famous animal - the mountain gorilla, the largest primate in the world.
The adventure took place in the thick vegetation of National Park Rwanda volcanoes and we finally came face to face with a family of gorillas after about 30 minutes. p>
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On a recent visit, I hiked to find the country's most famous animal - the mountain gorilla, the largest primate in the world.
The adventure took place in the thick vegetation of National Park Rwanda volcanoes and we finally came face to face with a family of gorillas after about 30 minutes. p>
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