As of today, in season now. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is a Critically Endangered western gorilla, with fewer than about 300 left, scattered across forest blocks on the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
None of these gorillas are habituated to people, and they are deliberately left that way to protect them from poaching and disease, so a direct sighting is extremely unlikely.
Their presence is confirmed mainly through nests, tracks, and camera-trap footage.
A visit here is about walking the forest they live in and supporting their protection, not a guaranteed wildlife encounter.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary - Drill Ranch access / Visitor area (Buanchor) |
| Mbe Mountains Community Forest - village-run access point (Mbe ranger camp) |
| + 3 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.