Uganda Gorilla very close encounter and touching woman while tracking safari in Nkuringo Uganda

[@sarosch]

She was so lucky to have had this rare and very moving experience! And brave to have gone on this arduous trek knowing she perhaps would see these wonderful gorillas. Thanks for filming, whoever did!

[@carolcox302]

Beautifully said, Miriam. I was in tears. The music may well have played a part in that! Brave indeed. Long been a dream of mine, but at 75, merely a dream, knowing I wouldn’t be fit enough to attempt such “ an arduous trek” as you suggested. Vicarious travel only.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

2:44 Look how stiff she is.. why go on a trip like this when you express all kinds of wrong behaviors in front of animals. Just sit there relaxed but steady, grab a leaf, pretend like you eating it and behave like the ape. The monkeys isn't distracted on the internet 24/7 but is focused on its very surrounding 24/7 and has a million sharper instincts than you, therefor feeling any slight of stiffness or hectic move or even thought.On this video, i don't look on the animals, i look all the time on the humans how blatantly stupid they behave really, fascinating creatures claiming to be the #1 on the food chain but acts like a being out of any reality.

[@suejohnlaptop]

Looks like she's shitting herself

[@HC3053suevus]

I'm sorry, but it's unbelievable how many negative comments were made here about the lady who was touched by the young gorilla! At first she was surely afraid, because obviously unlike many super smart commentators here she knew about the incredible strength of the gorillas. But are you all blind, that you have not seen how happy the lady finally smiled several times and almost cried with joy at this wonderful experience??? And has anyone heard what she spoke with the guide, and what he said to her??? If you have seen some of these videos, you will inevitably come to the conclusion that tourists are told not to touch the gorillas under any circumstances. Please don't condemn anyone you don't know, and if you don't know what was said then! Thanks and no offense.

[@michaelmckinney7240]

That's exactly right HC. Gorillas have enormous strength.

[@jeanm.2548]

Oh, I loved this! My heart went out to the lady, who was clearly overwhelmed by the experience and processing her emotions as rapidly as possible. She was in complete awe. Why aren't people more compassionate toward their fellow human beings? Not everyone reacts to stimuli in the same way. Some of the comments here are unnecessarily harsh and condemning, even demeaning (e.g., suggesting the woman has dementia). In my opinion, the lady's initial reaction was completely understandable, as she tried to break through the incredulity and fear of being touched by a gorilla in the wild. She probably would have have made more of a connection, if given more time, but, unfortunately, the moment passed. Humans can be quick to show sympathy and compassion for animals, yet find nothing but criticism in their hearts for their own species. No doubt this lady will forever cherish her rare and lovely encounter with a wild gorilla and, hopefully, she'll remember the thrill and awe of it, rather than the initial fear. Personally, I thought she was adorable and her response nothing short of priceless.

[@williams.vincent4235]

Well said

[@possumwilliams2940]

Very well put 👍😀👏✝️🙏

[@deannanewman7965]

Well said! Let her enjoy her moment. We all would have reacted the same. It's out of respect as well. The gorillas dont know our intentions...its best to be submissive and non threatening as she is doing. 💕

[@carolcox302]

Oh absolutely, Jean. A wonderful response.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

2:44 Look how stiff she is.. why go on a trip like this when you express all kinds of wrong behaviors in front of animals. Just sit there relaxed but steady, grab a leaf, pretend like you eating it and behave like the ape. The monkeys isn't distracted on the internet 24/7 but is focused on its very surrounding 24/7 and has a million sharper instincts than you, therefor feeling any slight of stiffness or hectic move or even thought.On this video, i don't look on the animals, i look all the time on the humans how blatantly stupid they behave really, fascinating creatures claiming to be the #1 on the food chain but acts like a being out of any reality.

[@mchapman132]

What a privilege. They are so curious, gentle. Fabulous experience.

[@richardtompkins9797]

To bond with anything in the wild is an honor and precious as eventually we’re going to end up losing all the wild and it breaks my heart but to see what you’re doing restores a little faith

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

Omg that is an amazing beautiful moment in her life. Brought tears to my eyes bc it just shows what gentle creatures they truly are. Absolutely beautiful.

[@loulouwillis5648]

I think she was completely awed by the experience.

[@lindaclemmons5930]

How luck ycan a person get. How I would love to go and inter act with them

[@jappajotahs8703]

For real, I bet she was really nervous haha

[@Anudorini-Talah]

2:44 Look how stiff she is.. why go on a trip like this when you express all kinds of wrong behaviors in front of animals. Just sit there relaxed but steady, grab a leaf, pretend like you eating it and behave like the ape. The monkeys isn't distracted on the internet 24/7 but is focused on its very surrounding 24/7 and has a million sharper instincts than you, therefor feeling any slight of stiffness or hectic move or even thought.On this video, i don't look on the animals, i look all the time on the humans how blatantly stupid they behave really, fascinating creatures claiming to be the #1 on the food chain but acts like a being out of any reality.

[@feralbluee]

she was so overwhelmed by the gorilla coming up to her, she almost cried. her reaction was amazing. :) so thanks for posting this. But - Why the annoying music? it only takes away from the experience :/. I. wanted hear what they were saying! the music of the earth, the cracklings leaves, the gorilla talk, etc. but a good vid :)

[@lisolis6017]

We all should go to Africa to recognize the humanity in all of us and to reconnect with our brothers the Africaans and all nature.

[@Rangelandsafaris]

you really welcome but these mountain gorillas are only found In Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo so my friend you can visit any of those 3 countries to see these mountain gorilla me am from Uganda the pearl of Africa

[@stephaniefisher1923]

I would have broke down in tears and praised God for all his creations and thank him for blessing me with this once in a life time interaction.

[@Diana-007]

I really enjoyed this video you could see how special this moment was to everyone and how respectful and touched that lady was 🥰 I also liked the fact the arduous trek path to see those magnificent creatures was shown, it’s obviously not for the faint hearted, I wish I had done it years ago. 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@davebowman8407]

Oh my God ! So much beauty makes me cry Thanks for this video !

[@janetspell1396]

I wouldn’t mind having that job!..Beautiful.❤️

[@MsMidnightStories]

We couldn't of evolved from them, they are far too kind and gentle.

[@josemanuico5613]

We are from chimps

[@BillizMuzic]

IT AMAZES ME THE CREATURES THAT GOD PUT ON THIS EARTH. TRULY ASTOUNDING.

[@rolfpoelman3486]

You ruined the beauty and wonder of life and nature's biodiversity, with your fucking stupid beliefs. The bible almost makes no mention of other species. That is just one proof of its invalidity.

[@qazaalak745]

Your god is just an illusion you weak bit**h

[@rolfpoelman3486]

IT AMAZES ME THE CREATURES THAT -GOD- *_NATURE_* PUT ON THIS EARTH. TRULY ASTOUNDING.

[@rolfpoelman3486]

It's a pity that today's animal humans are on this Earth.

[@dobrielcalope9696]

@S Li genesis 1 it even says there was morning and there was evening even tho theres no sun god is just an illusion Like i dont know who made this therefore god

[@msdulce891]

Wow she experienced a once in a lifetime experience and she didn’t even understand how special that was! I just can’t believe how she reacted, I would’ve cried! Not because I was scared but because it was such an honor to have a wild gorilla touch you to even be interested in you. SMH!

[@screamingtima1318]

Nena Sea I think she was scared. I would have also cried, though.

[@bicealmeida9809]

Nena Sea gouaches in such a way ... some day a human will not be able to refrain from touching them Don’t shoot

[@brightstar8859]

She was very scared.

[@lucienbasilebob524]

Nena Sea well, that lady she was too scared, unfortunately.

[@annettemonkey1998]

I know, unbelievably. I would gave been so excited and honoured.

[@MasterMonkMan]

When it realized she was scared it backed off

[@KrishnaSingh-ow1ie]

I see more compassion in a gorrilla. Than i see in a human.

[@graciegordon6552]

When it realized she was scared it looked so sad!!! ☹️

[@Latour6182]

gracie gordon Don’t place human emotions onto the gorilla.

[@juliafedorov6249]

Don't assume humans are the only ones with emotions, we're really not all that *~unique*~. That said he seemed to take the discouragement well enough. They're better at picking up body language than us and he seemed to grasp that he pushed limits and backed off without a fuss.

[@DiggerWhoops]

@@Latour6182 Animals are able to sense fear. In fact, they're real good at that.

[@CliffuckingBooth]

@@Latour6182 They can feel sadness as well you can search videos/articles about it yourself. Gorillas can even plan what they gonna do the next day. Quite fascinating.

[@mykimikimiky]

ugly as bat

[@chrisdee9620]

Excellent picture’s/video of the eyes of these wonderful anima’s 😮 just amazing how the gorilla came to you with so much love 💙👏😮

[@kathleentyson6727]

Wow what a lovely but also frightening moment thanks for this !!!

[@cathharr08]

What a blessing to be able to have this experience.

[@samanthapattinson1718]

So beautiful But i cant stop thinking in all the mosquitos there , they must eat u alive 😣

[@Dmdm_dm]

Fucking hell... Yeah

[@louismeloche3857]

Those were pretty big mosquitoes, I think they were something else.

[@rolfpoelman3486]

IT AMAZES ME THE CREATURES THAT _-GOD-_ *NATURE* PUT ON THIS EARTH. TRULY ASTOUNDING.

[@them.l.g1963]

Checkmate atheist

[@baglady557]

God

[@rolfpoelman3486]

@@baglady557 hears voices, and misinterprets.

[@sapphire48481]

phenomenal! i want this experience. what a treasure.

[@GeistigeEvolution]

Beautiful! Greetings from Germany!

[@matoketours]

We still show this video on our Uganda presentation days!!! Great!!

[@nevajno2741]

@BALGN Oh, please, just STFU))

[@johaneilering]

We hebben deze reis indertijd via jullie geboekt. Een fantastische ervaring en een uitstekend verzorgde reis!!! Leuk dat jullie de film gebruiken. Johan Eilering

[@Senator-KO]

Johan Eilering Song/piano name?

[@wendelm.c.6282]

I thought she would give her hand to it, but she was scared... despite that, was an amazing moment in her life... it is a wondeful video... thanks for sharing

[@indiahenretta2962]

Love ❤️ Gorillas 🦍 forever ❤️❤️❤️ from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸

[@judithblades5578]

that was beautiful...I can see the woman unsure and then overwhelmed with the rarity of such an encounter...she was near tears if not crying...very emotional

[@nbrown6051]

I didn’t just have tears in my eyes I bawled like a baby 😢♥️♥️

[@chloekat3]

the music is very offputting xx would love to hear the original audio xx

[@paulguru1230]

princess .natti very off putting and corny

[@sirandula]

This is awesome. Well done lady.

[@tradron]

Thanks for sharing this rare moment. As former professional hunter, I assure you this is a sacred interaction, a few of which I was blessed enough to have.

[@stewrmo]

Wow. Just amazing. The gorilla looks as if it is saying "Why can't I groom your smooth coat?". Wonderful. 🦍

[@noneofyourbeeswax01]

Such a shame people aren't allowed to respond to the apes' efforts to socialise with them (@2:48) - although tbh the woman looked as though she was petrified rather than overjoyed at the gorilla's tentative physical contact. And when the gorilla withdraws it's hand it brings it's fingers to its mouth @3:13 like it wants to initiate grooming; that's how they say "hi, wanna be friends?" So it's sad that we are required to give them the cold shoulder. The gorillas be all like "fine, I didn't want to eat your stupid fleas anyway!"...

[@Latour6182]

NoneOfYour Beeswax 🙄

[@Christin5554]

I can't belive this woman, why does she take the trip to see Gorillas when she just about peed her pants when this young gorilla wanted to make contact with her? This should have been the most awesome experience and she should have been honored. I don't understand it! Great video though.

[@yolandafuguet5182]

totally agree

[@Johanna040713]

I think at 3:40 the lady noticed the silverback on the background. The infobox says that silverback was behind the young gorilla.

[@gayewealthy8086]

What an honour and wonder to be touched by this gorgeous gorilla - I would have turned around to her and held out my hand to welcome her. Not turn away. The gorgeous gorilla was trying to connect and she was rejected. OMG ... The gorilla did look sad when she rejected her touching. What a lost opportunity !

[@donaldclements6358]

The Gorilla was offering a hand of friendship. She was so scared she refused it, something she'll regret for the rest of her life, how I wish it had been me.

[@alexgalindo476]

They're not allowed to touch. If that was you and you did tried to touch the gorrilla you would be banned from those tours.

[@worldwidestuff5567]

Gorilla mom watches from the woods, if you touch baby she first swing you around like bag of laundry, then rage scream and the tear you into two seperate peaces.

[@jumbotron9949]

What an unbelievable experience! Just incredible.

[@larryziel9472]

jumbo tron jj

[@MyCofeeTime]

Lot of people talking about the lady being scared. Come on, how many of those had been that close to a gorilla? Shut up, watch if you want or move on if you do not want to watch.

[@1jackvalley580]

Just such beautiful animals, so precious and I 🙏 pray that "poachers" become educated, and human beings finally see the wonderful need for protection and respect for all living things like these amazing and beautiful gorillas 🙏❤️

[@abidababida7096]

such gentile creatures. We may be higher on the list when it comes to intelligents but they definitely win when it comes to inner beauty. We have a lot to learn from gorillas if we could just admit to ourselves that we’re not as superior as we think we are

[@swamp5050]

Wow, I would love to go there and have an experience like that, although I'd have to be decked out in a bee keeper outfit from head to toe cause those are some serious bugs flying around! LOL Babies are fearless and inquisitive no matter the species, they want to explore everything around them, even if it's a terrified old lady!

[@roymurray6839]

She made eye to eye contact and made noise (talking). Was she not briefed on what NOT to do?

[@SuperDingdo]

Would be better without music and the sound from the jungle

[@bobbiechinn9578]

How lucky is she?! That would move me to tears of joy

[@consuelopando9414]

Esos imponentes espaldas plateadas tan bellos parecen seres humanos no danan a nadie solo comen sus plantas frutos y semillas al igual que 🤔 que los 🐘 preservados esas bellas criaturas para lograr el balance que necesita la 🌎

[@lutzkording3146]

Just great and nice music...

[@rhondalundy550]

Thank you dad, for those few minutes.🙂. Look at all the flys and etc, no wonder they have thick hair.

[@veroq1299]

Beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@redsummergarden2600]

I'd be aching to take that baby in my arms and cuddle it. I know that's probably not a good idea, but emotionally I'd be awful tempted

[@Africa-ky1bg]

...and...if that silverback was NOT comfortable in you doing that ~ he would tear you apart with one swipe.

[@vn8375]

Want to know what’s more dramatic than the dramatic music laid over the dramatic scene? The scene. It’s like trying to paint a school bus a different shade of yellow to make it brighter. ??

[@melissakessler4106]

Doing this and an African safari trip are two things I Would love to do sometime before I die. I have told my kids when they are older and successful either or both of these trips would be a great thank you for being an awesome mom lol.

[@johaneilering]

You are hitting the bullet. If I win the lottery, I take all my kids and grandchildren to this location.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

2:44 Look how stiff she is.. why go on a trip like this when you express all kinds of wrong behaviors in front of animals. Just sit there relaxed but steady, grab a leaf, pretend like you eating it and behave like the ape. The monkeys isn't distracted on the internet 24/7 but is focused on its very surrounding 24/7 and has a million sharper instincts than you, therefor feeling any slight of stiffness or hectic move or even thought.On this video, i don't look on the animals, i look all the time on the humans how blatantly stupid they behave really, fascinating creatures claiming to be the #1 on the food chain but acts like a being out of any reality.

[@wendelm.c.6282]

Did they get any recommendations not to touch the gorillas?

[@SHEIKDOPISEIRO]

Documentario legal mas essa música de fundo aí não dá assistir um vídeo de 4:50 escutando ela nao

[@boofisgod]

She had the two greatest emotions at the same time.

[@jennyrules2694]

The gorilla choses her out of all the people he wanted to communicate with her like she was one of them them he was like hey come sit with us how amazing is that these creature's are the best they are very chilled unless your a threate to them all their famerliy like us she did seem a little scared but who would not be not everyday day you have a gorrila want to chill with you and for the small amount of people that say they wouldn't be scared it's not you sitting their and the reason shes not looking at it was becuse she was probably told not to at the start look at them in the eye she did give it a Quick smile so she was impressed and happy it chose her I would have done the same thing not look in the eye Quite brave lady did not even jump up or scream out just calm

[@danainthevalley]

What's with the music? Were you guys worried about what you were talking about? I would've rather heard nothing than that music, which was totally off to what was going on.

[@foxibot]

Such beautiful animals.

[@laurelbozman6997]

What a beautiful experience.

[@tonistokes1790]

The beauty of nature.

[@AhmedAli-il6uz]

This lady at 2:43 had me in tears !!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🤦

[@rafaelramirez1507]

Are those flies around the Gorilla's or flying pollen ?

[@christinepratt1875]

What magnificent animals. Lucky lady

[@abseiduk]

Nice video but the music is not necessary.

[@wendelm.c.6282]

gorilla: "you paid so much to see me, oh come on! touch me!"

[@Cissy2cute]

He was trying to make contact with her. Absolutely nothing aggressive about this. Also interested in her scent (maybe insect repellant?) He seemed disappointed that she didn't respond like he thought she would. A beautiful moment of a contact with one of our "family members".

[@georgeisaak5321]

the moment the young gorilla felt she is afraid he stepped back . that is something even WE the intelligent ones don't get sometimes . i would attempt with slow movements to touch him exactly as he touched her on the arm .

[@Latour6182]

George Isaak You’re not allowed to reciprocate.

[@swamp5050]

Yeah and his big Silverback daddy would have removed that arm of yours from it's socket before you even knew what happened. Don't think Daddy wasn't watching, that's his job to protect his family!

[@charlescharlson4298]

I`d do same, and try everything to get into a deeper connection. Its bodylanguage, what he does - you also can do.

[@Usdukes]

Beautiful experience!

[@Sharyourvoice]

She Was To Afraid, She Should Not Have Gone, If She Was That Scared, But She Will Regret Not Touching The Younger Gorilla, That Would Have Been Priceless!

[@masonbrandon3549]

NEVER touch a baby animal 🙄

[@jadezee6316]

no..you can not reach out and start touching these animals...but she should have been open to the touching of her..

[@jimmysjamin1]

Oh my goodness how beautiful and sweet they are trip of a life time to be sure 😃

[@jtno2]

Why did the lady make the trip to see wild gorilla if she was going to be so scared to be near them? I'd be nervous sure but I'd also barely be able to contain my joy too.

[@KrishnaSingh-ow1ie]

Exactly. You wanted to be close to a gorrilla but your not open minded to them.

[@dominiquevalencia6146]

Wow they say so much with one expression🥲 Unbelievable!!!🤩

[@11Stucat]

IDK, That lady reacts like "Oh I didnt know there were Gorillas on this hike"

[@johnmason9286]

Be my turn in 3 years time my 60th hope stay healthy and get there my final wish once in a life time to be there I done elephants tigers rhinos and dolphins too I want the gorillas my dream will be achieved.

[@Rangelandsafaris]

You really welcome john i can help we start preparing this sorry by sorry by proving you all the information needed to do these am Samuel a tourist guide here in Uganda and Rwanda.

[@ranjits6388]

Sach a heart meeting ❤️

[@franmellor9843]

Just incredible..wish it was me !!

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

Touching ... Let's protect those creatures and preserve their environment.

[@conceicaofortunato373]

Que encontro maravilhoso único.

[@cwndraw1518]

That old lady emits not wanting to be touch aura, so the gorrila feels sad & went back home

[@cashew515]

Cwn ova Home ?where is home you don’t seem too bright! That is their home,plus she not that “old”. The nine people that gave you the likes are just as dumb!

[@shitosawpasterski2978]

this woman is some no emotions/feelings.young Gorilla tries to connect pchysical relations and wait on reciprocation of interest.some stereotypical/cold woman:(:(

[@cwndraw1518]

@@cashew515 who ruin your day? its just an expression. Your name shld be busy body, your bugging me :)

[@nevajno2741]

@@cashew515 Ahaha)) You are so angry))

[@jlw1492]

What a truly amazing experience Xxx

[@lisakn27]

They are amazed with the clothing.

[@may_laytrucker3127]

Once an a life time experience 🥰🥰

[@djw1422]

You went there to have an encounter. Was it scary? You look petrified.

[@onsenguy]

geez lady, he's not going to rip your arm off. he's genuinely curious about you. probably wants a hug.

[@worldwidestuff5567]

Gorilla mom watches from woods, if you touch baby she go berserk tear person apart in fit of rage screams throw all mangled person up into trees. Vacation ruined leg torns off.

[@annettemonkey1998]

Such an amazing and wonderful experience. She didn't realise or appreciate how lucky she was.

[@georgeunostril8155]

She definitely did. People respond to an abundance of emotion in different ways. If anything if this lady had done what I would probably do, and cry in sheer amazement, it’d scare the gorillas either into running away or attacking. She did the right thing in keeping most of her emotions in. Didn’t you see how she touched her own face? She was clearly so astonished and honored to be trusted enough to be touched by a wild gorilla.

[@tomn53]

Ok I can't really say much cuz being that close to a gorilla has to be scary but come on lady try to enjoy the experience. I feel like you could engage a little more with them and it would be okay but thats just my naive assessment.

[@MayaS-wk5yj]

3:17 that lady’s acting skills On point😂

[@adrianaflores4588]

I dont undesrtand her, her reaction wasnt what we expecr when you have the chance to be with such a beautiful and marvelous animal!! ;((

[@thatrespectablehuman1884]

I know right

[@rolfpoelman3486]

Unhealthily nervous womanimal. Maybe always has not loved our other animals enough.

[@rolfpoelman3486]

@D Dichev Strong, but never violent to people. So you are wrong.

[@DangerZone200]

@@rolfpoelman3486 tell that to harambe or that women that got her face ripped off by monkeys

[@rolfpoelman3486]

@@DangerZone200 What was so violent about Harambe? What has a gorilla, and being a wild healthy one, got to do with a chimp, and it being a sick captive chimp eg on medications and junk food?

[@ЕленаЕрмакова-ь2в]

Почему не погладила?

[@mmays7378]

Why would she go on an expedition to interact with gorillas and then look and act petrified when one touched her?

[@noneofyourbeeswax01]

Why do people go to watch a horror movie then get scared?

[@anonymousviewer9920]

Imagine going to watching sharks Or lions and one comes up to you

[@noneofyourbeeswax01]

Lions and sharks quite regularly attack and kill people, accasionally even having a little feed on them. Gorillas don't and never have. Big difference.

[@leb1969]

She was nervous and did not know how to react.

[@spock7945]

*+NoneOfYour Beeswax* care to share how you identified the kiddo as a female, thanks! I tried to re-look at the clip (despite the uselessly distracting audio) and read the description too. but zilch!

[@Jason-vz6hm]

I'm no expert but I think she gave out all the wrong reactions. Jerky weird movements, looking them directly in the eyes and showing her teeth when she tried to smile. Had it been a silverback or an adult chimp, can't say what might have happened.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

2:40 (Look at her face) When you look at your crush but then the crush comes towards you.

[@sarabovenzi378]

What a shame she radiated fear and flinched away each time the Gorilla approached and then looked sad when the Gorilla retreated - such a special experience and yet some how fear took the moment. We are all sentient beings, our hearts perceive through felt senses. That Gorilla would have sensed her unease.

[@davidrabensburg4954]

She is so lucky. .i hope she realized just how much. .

[@karrec9478]

Interesante documental sobre los mejicanos

[@Mike_Davidson]

2:46 *Same reaction a woman had on our first blind date when I tried to put my arm around her.*

[@marcellacasey1324]

💯♥️Beautiful