Location: Ojou to Reserve Natural Guerilla, Gabon

Summary: What started as an early morning drive to make up lost distance turned into one of the most rewarding experiences of my African journey. Acting on a tip from Marek, a fellow motorbike rider I'd met in Cameroon, I decided to seek out a remote gorilla reserve. After a challenging 13-kilometer trek down dirt roads that definitely required four-wheel drive, I found myself at an incredible sanctuary where former zoo gorillas from England now live in a semi-wild state.The experience of crossing water by boat to visit these magnificent creatures was surreal - getting close enough to watch them being fed their favorite onions while maintaining a safe distance from the water's edge. With only about 1,000 visitors per year, this hidden gem feels like a well-kept secret. Spending the ni ...