Today we’re taking an audio visit to Volcanoes Safaris where you can trek to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the forests of Rwanda and Uganda.

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’m delighted to bring you my conversation with Volcanoes Safaris COO, Kevin James as we explore what we’ll find on the property and what it’s like to see a gorilla for the first time. And as he defines it: “You really are connecting to something of our past.”

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.

You’ll also love the insight Kevin offers on gorilla behaviour and their family life. It’s no wonder they share 98% of our DNA.

I hope you enjoy the episode.

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.

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I’ve also linked through to the Ted Talk from Praveen Moman on Saving Gorillas.

This audio was edited by Peter Magill.