The video is a travel vlog of the author's trip to Uganda, where they visit the Kibale National Park to see chimpanzees and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see mountain gorillas. The author is in awe of the similarity between humans and chimpanzees, noting that they share 98% of the same DNA. They also learn about the local culture and try traditional food, including a dish called "Rolex" which is actually a type of chapati bread with eggs and onions.
The author then travels to Bwindi to see the mountain gorillas, which are found only in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda. They learn that there are only around 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the world and that they live in families, eating only herbs and leaves. The author is amazed by the experience of seeing the gorillas up close and notes that it is worth all the effort and expense.
Throughout the video, the author interacts with local guides and porters, who provide insight into the culture and wildlife of the region. The video ends with the author reflecting on the experience and encouraging viewers to subscribe and share their own travel stories.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator is in Uganda, which is considered one of the most tourist-friendly African countries.
2. The narrator is visiting Uganda to see the gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
3. The mountain gorillas live exclusively on high altitudes and there are only around 1000 of them alive in the world.
4. The narrator visited the Kibale forest to see the chimpanzees and was guided by a local guide named Busco.
5. Chimpanzees have 98% similar DNA to humans, which is why visitors need to wear masks to prevent the transfer of diseases.
6. The narrator visited the Bigodi swamp, where they saw various animals, including birds and monkeys.
7. The narrator traveled to Bwindi to see the mountain gorillas, which can only be found in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda.
8. The cost of staying in a lodge in Bwindi is around $250 per person per night, which includes meals.
9. The narrator participated in a hike with a guide to track the mountain gorillas, which can take anywhere from 1 to 5 hours.
10. The mountain gorillas live in families (troops) and do not eat meat, their diet consists of herbs and leaves.
11. The narrator saw a troop of gorillas with around 8 members, including a gorilla named Christmas.
12. The narrator was given a stick with their name on it by the hotel, which they used along the road but not near the gorillas.