The mountain gorilla's lowland cousins live in the equatorial forests of central Africa. While the eastern lowland gorilla is found only in the DRC, the western lowland gorilla lives in Congo, Gabon, the Central African Republic and Cameroon.
Although the lowland gorillas still number many thousands, they are under severe threat from poaching and conflict. Unlike the mountain gorilla, the lowland gorilla is virtually un-habituated and viewing is more difficult, except at bais - swamp clearings - where they gather with other forest wildlife. Journeys to see the lowland gorilla are only for the tough adventurer but the experience is worth it!
