Adventure Begins

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It’s 1 February 2021, 20 years after we started to put together the amazing team behind Gorilla Highlands Experts…

We have done many pioneering projects ever since, but nothing beats what we are beginning today.

Our intention is to give you a pleasant online space to destress, connect with like-minded people, learn something new and dream of the journeys ahead.

📸 photography by:

Marcus Westberg is a multiple award-winning photographer and writer from Sweden whose work — covering conservation, wildlife and travel — appears regularly in several global publications. He has made several trips to our region specifically to volunteer for Gorilla Highlands Experts. When not globetrotting, Marcus lives with his wife and daughter close to Lisbon, Portugal. Click for our interview with Marcus. [bio updated: 2026-03]

🖋️ text by:

ML Rwebandira is an adventure and cultural tourism expert, writer and multimedia producer who co-founded Gorilla Highlands Experts. Born as Miha Logar, he now combines his initials with “Rwebandira” to honour the Bakiga elder Karwemera, who gave him the name. ML’s most recent publication is the Pocket Treasure. A national of both Uganda and Slovenia, Rwebandira resides with his son Lan in Musanze, Rwanda. Click for his personality-infused quarterly newsletters. [bio updated: 2026-09]

Wish to check out all our 100+ contributors? Dive into the GHE Biosphere to meet everyone who has made us.


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One response to “Adventure Begins”

  1. Charlotte avatar
    Charlotte

    I know that map!
    @Andy come see…