What to pack for your gorilla trekking safari.

Things to bring on a gorilla trekking safari Gorilla trekking is an exciting and daring sport that entails walking far into the forest to find mountain gorillas and then spending time with them in their natural habitat.

Gorilla trekking can be done in a number of places, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kahuzi Biega National Park, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Because it is home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, which is found in the impenetrable national park of Bwindi, Uganda is the most popular gorilla destination in Africa. Once you have made your reservation, the next thing you need know is what to bring so that you have the necessary supplies for gorilla trekking.

What to bring on your safari that involves gorilla trekking

Boots for hiking

One of the most crucial things to bring on your gorilla trekking safari is this. When trekking in muddy and slippery conditions, hiking boots should be comfortable and light to provide you with appropriate stability, balance, ankle protection, and foot moisture retention.

Shirt with long sleeves and pants

Wearing a long-sleeved shirt and tucking your pants into your socks and hiking boots will keep biting insects out of your pants while you go gorilla trekking. During the rainy season or in the morning, the long-sleeved shirt and pants will keep you warm.

Gloves for gardening

Garden gloves will shield you from germs and plants that could irritate your hands, such nettles, should you slip or come into contact with prickly trees or other itchy plants. Gorilla trekking is done in tropical rainforests, which can be slippery.

A rain jacket that is waterproof

Because gorillas in Africa inhabit tropical rainforests, where it can rain at any time of year, a waterproof rain jacket will shield you from the elements.

Additional batteries and a camera

When embarking on your gorilla trekking safari, make sure your camera is fully charged and bring extra batteries so you can capture as many photos as you can of the mountain gorillas, the landscape, and the stunning scenery in the hour-long trip. You can also capture amazing memories to share with your loved ones back home. To avoid upsetting the gorillas, you should make sure that your camera’s flash is off when you’re taking pictures.

Sunglasses and a cap

In order to protect yourself from intense sun rays, particularly during the dry season, it is crucial to have a hat and sunglasses with you on your gorilla trekking expedition.

A pair of eyeglasses

Because gorilla trekking destinations such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park, and Kahuzi Biega National Park are home to a variety of wildlife species, including birds, animals, and primates like chimpanzees, forest elephants, buffaloes, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and olive baboons, among others, a pair of binoculars will help you see them clearly.

What to pack for a trekking trip

Bringing a meal and drinking water

Depending on where the mountain gorillas reside, gorilla trekking can take anywhere from 30 to 7 hours. Because of this, you may become hungry and exhausted throughout the walk, so it’s a good idea to pack a lunch and drinking water.

A backpack that is waterproof

Your gorilla trekking necessities, including insect repellent, a camera and additional batteries, a packed lunch and water, a rain jacket, a pair of batteries, and hand sanitizer, will all be kept in a waterproof backpack.

A walking stick

When hiking through the dense forest and steep terrain, a walking stick will provide you with stability. Following the briefing, walking sticks are provided free of charge, or you can purchase a higher-quality stick from your hotel.

Repellant for insects

To avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes or tsetse flies, you should use insect repellent before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure.

Face masks and hand sanitizer

Another must-have item for a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda, Uganda, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a face mask and hand sanitizer. The hand sanitizer and face mask are for your protection, the safety of those around you, and the safety of the mountain gorillas because of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Employing a porter

It’s suggested to hire a porter for a nominal price to help carry your back and provide a push or pull because gorilla trekking is exhausting and requires physical fitness. The community, porters’ families, and others benefit from paying for their services. Porters can also assist in carrying the elderly or the disabled.

The most well-liked safari activity that you shouldn’t miss in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo is gorilla trekking. You can explore our website for several gorilla trekking packages or get in touch with us at All In Africa Safaris for more information about what to bring on your gorilla trekking safari.