Do you hear it? That primal call, vibrating deep in your spirit, urging you toward the truly wild? For the seasoned adventurer, the bucket list is less a collection of places and more a ledger of transformational experiences. Yet, there remains one encounter that transcends all others, one silent, powerful moment that defines the very essence of African adventure: meeting a mountain gorilla. This isn’t a safari—it’s a pilgrimage. And if you’re chasing authenticity, seeking an intimate, uncrowded connection that fewer travellers ever know, then you must turn your attention to Rwanda and the quiet magic of October. Forget the peak-season crowds; the Short Rains are calling the brave. The…