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And further into darkest Africa to see gorillas,... |
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...endless cries of "Donnez-moi l'argent!"
Pictures: crossing the border into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, previously known as Zaire; hand outs - the white man's burden; the village hot rodder.
Top of the must-see animal list, though pricey, is one hour spent with a group of mountain gorillas. Sitting in a circle of 15 wild gorillas in a damp, trampled jungle clearing, avoiding eye contact with the silverback in case he decides to pull your arm off, watching the mothers watching the kids playing in the trees, sneaking a look at the second silverback who’s sulking behind a bush because he can't have sex with anyone...This is far, far from your average zoo trip, this is wild, wonderful and unforgettable.
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