Taking photographs of the gorillas is challenging due to the light conditions and the fact that the distance between you and the gorillas is unpredictable. Also, your time with them is limited, therefore you should ensure that you are as prepared as possible to get the best photos of the gorillas. The choice of your camera is completely up to you.  As you are required to be at least seven meters from the gorillas, a 70 – 200mm lens is ideal. A 2.8 lens is even better as the light in the forest can be very poor at times.  Note that flash photography is not allowed so make sure that you disable the flash on your camera or mobile phone before you get to your group of gorillas.  Your time with the gorillas is precious so should plan your shots rather than shooting away wildly, we recommend that you find a balance between absorbing this thrilling experience and taking photographs of these fascinating creatures. Also, don’t spend the whole time looking through your camera lens, you should focus on the experience as well as taking your photographs.  Travel tip – make sure that your batteries are fully charged and you have plenty of space on your memory cards. Also, you should make sure that you have waterproof bags or covers for your camera as the rainforest climate means it can rain any time of the year.