Beautiful video! I’m heading there in just 5 weeks time, I’m 69 and it’s a dream trip I’ve wanted to do for 45 years since seeing David Attenborough meeting Gorillas on “Life on Earth”. I’ve been training for the hiking in readiness! I can’t wait to go! I’m sure I’ll cry too, I felt a tear roll down my cheek watching you with the gorillas! Take care!
As a close neighbour of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, I feel honoured and so proud of you in that you were actually able to interact and get to learn more about our close relatives-the mountains gorillas.
The gorilla will live forever with you, it is now part of your soul as you are part of their's. Showing your own emotion talking about your experience with them allows us all to see how caring you are about them. Keep up the good work, a pleasure watching the videos.
Amazing footage. We are doing this trip in August. At 65 years old, I guess we should start conditioning for the trip. Purchased the shoes with your code. They look very easy to pack where space is limited on a trip like this. We made it to the top of the monastery in Petra last year which was 800 jagged steps, so hopefully we can manage the trekking through the mud with the shoes.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy your trip! They put people in different groups based on hike length, so you can always request for an easier one if you feel you need it :)
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Absolutely fantastic 10 out 10…David Attenborough should hand you his job when he retires. The filming ,your presentation,music,and editing is A1+. We are planning a trip to Bwindi for 2025 ..we have already got 2024 sorted with Tanzania in September. I saw you were using a 70-200 2.8.. what were your video settings?… so sharp !!! Also because my wife will do the video on her R3 … I will be doing photos on 1dx ii. Is a 24-70 2.8 too short? … I’ve got 100-400… but I’m worried about low light . Also got GoPro for really close stuff and it’s nice and light. We fell in love with the gorilla eyes they are like glass! Well done again!
What an incredible trip and superb shots. That's some rain forest. At least it didn't appear too hot, but didn't like the look of all those flies or midges (hope they didn't bite). Just like with Attenborough, the gorillas looked pretty chilled and didn't mind you or eating all those leaves (I guess they must eat other stuff as well).
It was pretty humid but the heat was definitely manageable :) the gorillas were very relaxed and the rangers constantly monitor their behaviour and would end the 1 hour with the gorillas early if the gorillas were unhappy - their welfare would always come first.
Agreed, nature photography can be a meditation experience. Except when something goes wrong with your kit - batteries run out, a memory card malfunctions or your autofocus won't grab the subject 🙄
I visited Bwindi in 1998, the first time for me seeing wild gorillas too. We didn't get the amazing views that you did, but it was still an incredible experience, and one I will always remember. However my thoughts are also with the victims of the attack in 1999 just a few months after my visit.
Don’t worry. I’m a guy in my 40s and have a feeling I’m going to shed tears of joy when I see them on my gorilla trek. I fell in love with them thanks to my anthropology classes in college. I love all primates but I’m especially drawn to the gorilla.
It really depends on your personal photographic style and the troop you end up seeing. Ours were in very dense vegetation, others seem them out in the open, so it’s all luck really!
@@RoxytheZoologistthanks for sharing the amazing footage!!! I am going to Rwanda for gorilla trekking next January and can’t wait! Is your 70-200 mm with f/2.8?
Hi there, Can you tell me what lenses are best to take on this trip please? Looking at heading out there and have a 28-70mm, 80-200mm, 300mm, 500mm. Any help would be amazing as those primes aren't light so don't want to lug something for no reason
Depends on many factors - your personal photographic style, the kind of shots you want, the sighting you have in terms of the vegetation / distance etc. - so take what you feel comfortable carrying and work with that :)
It is not hidden: the video is clearly marked as including paid promotion to comply with RUclips regulations, plus at 15 seconds it says "Video sponsored by Vivo Barefoot" (as well as being detailed in the video caption as well). I made it clear on all accounts this was a sponsored video - I am very lucky to have been able to work with Vivo on this, a brand I have worn for years since wanting to rehab my feet after multiple surgeries, so it is amazing they are now willing to support my work. Videos like these would not be possible without the support of sponsors for the majority of people financially, due to the time and resources required to access these places and film them.
I hope you've got lots of money. I was in Uganda last year and met other tourists who paid more than $1,200 just for an hour's gorilla trekking. If you can pay that much for your entertainment you need a hard heart when you see the poverty in the villages around there. I wouldn't do it.
Have you taken the time to research the benefits of introducing ecotourism in Uganda? The reason the trekking comes with a high price tag (although I have no idea why you paid that much as the national park fee is a fraction of that), is because that money directly benefits the local communities. As well as benefitting the gorillas who, instead of being hunted, are protected and bringing in income via tourism instead. The fee is so high due to not allowing mass numbers in to ensure the gorillas are not disturbed - a max of 8 people can be with each habituated family for only 1 hour a day - so the price has to reflect a salary for all those involved based off of that. The influx of tourists to Bwindi spurred the growth of various industries, providing employment as tour guides, rangers, hospitality staff etc. their income has shifted massively as a result of this. It’s a great success story for all involved. You should take the time to research it.
Beautiful video! I’m heading there in just 5 weeks time, I’m 69 and it’s a dream trip I’ve wanted to do for 45 years since seeing David Attenborough meeting Gorillas on “Life on Earth”. I’ve been training for the hiking in readiness! I can’t wait to go! I’m sure I’ll cry too, I felt a tear roll down my cheek watching you with the gorillas! Take care!
@nigelblake1558 please share your videos and photos.
@@nigelblake1558 ah wow I hope you had the most magical time on your own trip there!
As a close neighbour of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, I feel honoured and so proud of you in that you were actually able to interact and get to learn more about our close relatives-the mountains gorillas.
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
@@hippolytus1308 that must be amazing to see that National park on a daily basis. Even from afar.
The gorilla will live forever with you, it is now part of your soul as you are part of their's. Showing your own emotion talking about your experience with them allows us all to see how caring you are about them. Keep up the good work, a pleasure watching the videos.
They will live with me forever for sure! I’m pleased you enjoyed watching the video :)
Amazing short movie. Lots of emotions. Nice wievs. Bwiindi is my on bucket list for 2025
Thank you so much - I hope you get to go on your bucket list trip this coming year :)
Welcome to Uganda. 😊
Absolutely love your shots! You are a superstar! The shoes are so good too!
Thank you! ✨
Amazing footage. We are doing this trip in August. At 65 years old, I guess we should start conditioning for the trip. Purchased the shoes with your code. They look very easy to pack where space is limited on a trip like this. We made it to the top of the monastery in Petra last year which was 800 jagged steps, so hopefully we can manage the trekking through the mud with the shoes.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy your trip! They put people in different groups based on hike length, so you can always request for an easier one if you feel you need it :)
I am there with You 😃🌍every step you do I am there .
What a Beautiful World!
Such an important work You do Roxanna 👏✊ Dziękuję 🤝☺️
Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. The joy you experienced shows in the video.
Glad you enjoyed it! I was so beyond happy!!
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Absolutely fantastic 10 out 10…David Attenborough should hand you his job when he retires.
The filming ,your presentation,music,and editing is A1+.
We are planning a trip to Bwindi for 2025 ..we have already got 2024 sorted with Tanzania in September.
I saw you were using a 70-200 2.8.. what were your video settings?… so sharp !!!
Also because my wife will do the video on her R3 … I will be doing photos on 1dx ii.
Is a 24-70 2.8 too short? … I’ve got 100-400… but I’m worried about low light .
Also got GoPro for really close stuff and it’s nice and light.
We fell in love with the gorilla eyes they are like glass!
Well done again!
Thanks
What an incredible trip and superb shots. That's some rain forest. At least it didn't appear too hot, but didn't like the look of all those flies or midges (hope they didn't bite). Just like with Attenborough, the gorillas looked pretty chilled and didn't mind you or eating all those leaves (I guess they must eat other stuff as well).
It was pretty humid but the heat was definitely manageable :) the gorillas were very relaxed and the rangers constantly monitor their behaviour and would end the 1 hour with the gorillas early if the gorillas were unhappy - their welfare would always come first.
Agreed, nature photography can be a meditation experience. Except when something goes wrong with your kit - batteries run out, a memory card malfunctions or your autofocus won't grab the subject 🙄
I always have spare cards with me in case :) and I manually focus when filming so as not to miss any shots from autofocus not working properly too!
Awww those baby gorillas are so cute just liked you Roxy.. 😻😘🤭
I visited Bwindi in 1998, the first time for me seeing wild gorillas too. We didn't get the amazing views that you did, but it was still an incredible experience, and one I will always remember. However my thoughts are also with the victims of the attack in 1999 just a few months after my visit.
Thanks again
For uploading magnifying documents
Roxy
Glad you like them!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Amazing animals, so beautiful!
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed
❤So Thrilling Experience, keep it up...!❤
Parabéns pela reportagem sobre esses animais fascinantes! Merry christmas!☃️
For six years ago my family and I saw them so close that we could touch them! It was amazing 🫶❤️
Don’t worry. I’m a guy in my 40s and have a feeling I’m going to shed tears of joy when I see them on my gorilla trek. I fell in love with them thanks to my anthropology classes in college. I love all primates but I’m especially drawn to the gorilla.
Ah I hope you have an incredible experience yourself when you go 😁
Beautiful!!! I will go in 3 weeks in a 17 days trip. Which lens do you recommend me to carry? thanks!!!
It really depends on your personal photographic style and the troop you end up seeing. Ours were in very dense vegetation, others seem them out in the open, so it’s all luck really!
@@RoxytheZoologist thanks for the reply!!!
Amazing video and amazing footage!
Thank you :)
Super cool, looks magical
It truly was!!
Will go there in February, can’t wait!
What’s the better lense choice for this - 24-105 or 100-400?
Me too, can't wait
Awesome! I shot all of the gorilla footage on a 70-200mm. Depends what sort of shots you want & in what terrain you have your encounter though.
@@RoxytheZoologistthanks for sharing the amazing footage!!! I am going to Rwanda for gorilla trekking next January and can’t wait! Is your 70-200 mm with f/2.8?
Wow it's amazing 👏 😍
Question? I see many flying insects when I see videos of Mountain Gorillas. What are the flying insects? Do they bite of sting?
I didn't get any bites whilst with them. I did tuck my socks into my trousers though in case of any ants.
Hi there, Can you tell me what lenses are best to take on this trip please? Looking at heading out there and have a 28-70mm, 80-200mm, 300mm, 500mm. Any help would be amazing as those primes aren't light so don't want to lug something for no reason
Depends on many factors - your personal photographic style, the kind of shots you want, the sighting you have in terms of the vegetation / distance etc. - so take what you feel comfortable carrying and work with that :)
Wow, just wow! How do you book a trip like this? By the way, happy holidays, Roxy!
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Nice video❤
Thanks 😁
If you were to enjoy this amazing experience again, would you do anything different?
Whats the general feeling of safety at that forrest?
I'm wanting to take my kids next year but the risk of terrorism seems real even if its unlikely.
How far is it from Masai mara and mode of transport
Awesome 👌
Thanks 🤗
Greetings beckoning you from London England Great Britain 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
Insane video! What camera did you use? And lenses?
Got a full video about my camera kit on my channel :)
Hey Roxy How are you i 'm also zoology student kindly guide me what can i do as a job career as a Zoologist ? Thank you
I have a video on my channel about my personal career path that will answer this question:)
Who would love to trk gorillas this year and we go together. I love trekking in a group
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Other than the cringeworthy "hidden" shoe adverts you captured some nice footage.
It is not hidden: the video is clearly marked as including paid promotion to comply with RUclips regulations, plus at 15 seconds it says "Video sponsored by Vivo Barefoot" (as well as being detailed in the video caption as well). I made it clear on all accounts this was a sponsored video - I am very lucky to have been able to work with Vivo on this, a brand I have worn for years since wanting to rehab my feet after multiple surgeries, so it is amazing they are now willing to support my work. Videos like these would not be possible without the support of sponsors for the majority of people financially, due to the time and resources required to access these places and film them.
You are so cute ❤
I hope you've got lots of money. I was in Uganda last year and met other tourists who paid more than $1,200 just for an hour's gorilla trekking. If you can pay that much for your entertainment you need a hard heart when you see the poverty in the villages around there. I wouldn't do it.
Have you taken the time to research the benefits of introducing ecotourism in Uganda? The reason the trekking comes with a high price tag (although I have no idea why you paid that much as the national park fee is a fraction of that), is because that money directly benefits the local communities. As well as benefitting the gorillas who, instead of being hunted, are protected and bringing in income via tourism instead. The fee is so high due to not allowing mass numbers in to ensure the gorillas are not disturbed - a max of 8 people can be with each habituated family for only 1 hour a day - so the price has to reflect a salary for all those involved based off of that. The influx of tourists to Bwindi spurred the growth of various industries, providing employment as tour guides, rangers, hospitality staff etc. their income has shifted massively as a result of this. It’s a great success story for all involved. You should take the time to research it.
Darwin might be enjoying it.