# @stephmylife on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcGpm7upddT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69282679-stephmylife-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-16T14:24:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Stephanie Barry Woods (@stephmylife) — https://gondola.cc/stephmylife

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Why didn’t anyone tell me how clumsy Gorillas are?! 😭😂😂😂 It made our gorilla trekking experience SO much more fun 😂

Details are below on how to see mountain gorillas in the wild in Uganda 🦍🇺🇬 If you want them sent directly to your DMs, with more info and a link to get your permit - comment GORILLAS and I’ll send them to you. 

There’s going to be huge demand in 2027, so if you’re thinking of going make sure you’re prepared! 

To take part in this *incredible* experience you’ll need to:

• Book a gorilla trekking permit
• Choose Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park as the destination. 
• Travel with an official ranger-led trekking group (you’ll be assigned this when you arrive)
• Be prepared to hike - finding the gorillas can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Our trek was 4 hours long, but our friends was 14 minutes. It depends how far your assigned gorilla family are. 
• Wear long trousers, trekking boots or trainers, gaiters,gloves, a rain jacket and a mask. 
• Don’t wear red or bright colours 
• Don’t wear bug spray, there aren’t many mosquitos due to the altitude and the spray can attract other bugs.
• Once you find the gorillas, you’ll have one full hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat.
• hire a porter ($20) for your bags, so you don’t have to carry your bags when you’re seeing the gorillas. (And you support the local community!)

Permits are strictly limited, so this is something you’ll want to organise in advance. If you leave it until the last minute you’ll likely not get one! 

Comment GORILLAS and I’ll send all the details straight to your DMs 🦍 Got any questions, drop them below!!

#uganda #gorillas #gorillatrekking #safari #animals

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Stephanie Barry Woods | @stephmylife | https://gondola.cc/stephmylife | Influencer |

## Tags

animals, uganda, gorillas, safari, gorillatrekking

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