CNN's Zain Verjee trekked through Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in search of its mountain gorillas.
No pain, no gain: Trekking 'Impenetrable' forest to see mountain gorillas —
CNN's Zain Verjee trekked through Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in search of its mountain gorillas.
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The name "Impenetrable" proved apt, as she struggled through the dense undergrowth.
No pain, no gain: Trekking 'Impenetrable' forest to see mountain gorillas —
The name "Impenetrable" proved apt, as she struggled through the dense undergrowth.
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Three hours of grueling walking took her to a group of the endangered gorillas.
No pain, no gain: Trekking 'Impenetrable' forest to see mountain gorillas —
Three hours of grueling walking took her to a group of the endangered gorillas.
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"When I lifted my eyes I saw a giant gorilla munching shoots and leaves, and then nonchalantly striding by," she says.
No pain, no gain: Trekking 'Impenetrable' forest to see mountain gorillas —
"When I lifted my eyes I saw a giant gorilla munching shoots and leaves, and then nonchalantly striding by," she says.
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"I observed gorillas' powerful arms, elegant posture, and occasional eye contact made me feel connected."
No pain, no gain: Trekking 'Impenetrable' forest to see mountain gorillas —
"I observed gorillas' powerful arms, elegant posture, and occasional eye contact made me feel connected."
Antonia Mortensen/CNN
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers 32,000 hectares and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns.
No pain, no gain: Trekking 'Impenetrable' forest to see mountain gorillas —
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers 32,000 hectares and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns.
Antonia Mortensen/CNN
The trip proved an unforgettable experience: "Immersed in [the gorillas'] world ... I forgot my complex world."
No pain, no gain: Trekking 'Impenetrable' forest to see mountain gorillas —
The trip proved an unforgettable experience: "Immersed in [the gorillas'] world ... I forgot my complex world."
Antonia Mortensen/CNN