23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Penetrable Stare

Deep in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, we tracked mountain gorillas for hours, an experience that felt surreal with only about 300 left here. Uganda’s eco tourism offers vital support for their protection, and reaching Bwindi on rough, muddy roads made the encounter even more memorable.

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Date Taken: 02.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: bwindi, Uganda
Copyright: © Wiktoria West