What To Not To Pack For Gorilla Trekking safari In Africa

Much as gorilla trekking is open for anyone above 15 years to attend, you must pack right to avoid looking suspicious. There something you must not pack in your gorilla trekking gears whether from your country or on departure after gorilla trekking. Gorilla trekking in Africa is famously done in Bwindi Impenetrable National park in Uganda, Volcanoes National park in Rwanda and Virunga National park in D.R.Congo. Enquire Now

Packing relevantly and light for your gorilla trekking safari in Africa is convenient and gives you enough space while on the road trip to see the mountain gorillas. Even during check-up time, your belongings are not scattered since you have only limited items on display.

During any transfer from one lodge to another after gorilla trekking or to go for gorilla trekking having a reasonable amount of luggage fitting in a duffel bag at least is convenient. Try to avoid packing some of the below items during or before gorilla trekking in Africa

No Camouflage wear for gorilla trekking

In most countries in Africa camouflage is forbidden because its recognized as military wear. Not even gorilla trekking wardens can allow you to wear it. Try to keep away from it so that you can enjoy your moment with the gorillas.

You can select other safari wear like Khaki that can withstand the wilderness conditions. Packing convertible trousers and safari shirts makes your luggage lighter since you can change them into what you wish to wear at any time.

Narcotics for gorilla trekking safari

Much as you need energy treats to reenergize you when you get tired during gorilla trekking, try not to carry any narcotics. These are forbidden drugs in the Uganda, Rwanda and D.R.Congo. once you are found top possess them, you may end up in prison or pay hefty for this crime. You may also end up missing your gorilla trekking tour yet you have prepared for so long.

You are not allowed to smoke before the mountain gorillas when you locate them because they may be enticed to also grab it a smoke or even the gas from the cigarette may not go well with the mountain gorillas.

Do not Carry Undeclared cash above Ten Thousand Dollar

During airport check out, your baggage is passed through x-ray machine so when a big amount of cash is recognized in your bags yet not declared, you may be questioned by the law officers.

Internationally, money   laundering is a crime so you must declare the moneys you have carried on you in advance to avoid being inconvenienced.

This also goes for un cleared filming and photography equipment at the airport to use for capturing the gorillas. Once traced, you may be bounced from gorilla trekking.

 Avoid Carrying Valuables During Gorilla Trekking

Much us you would like to wear all the luxury ornaments, its best not to carry them during safaris. There safety may not be guaranteed because other people may get access to your room like lodge service. On the day of gorilla trekking, you take some time out of your room which may give the thief chance to accesses your valuables.

Losing your valuable in the wilderness may also spoil your mood for gorilla trekking. Do not let your long awaited primate experience get ruined by you losing your ornaments in the jungle. The jungle is vast and it may never be traced even when you try to do surveillance.

Do not Carry Any Wild Animal Parts During Or After Gorilla Trekking

Buying or selling any wild animal parts or live animal or bird is forbidden in the world. you must have permission to pauses these items. Do not travel with any wild animal parts when going for gorilla trekking not even take any animal or bird part as souvenir after gorilla trekking.

This is against international standards and punishable by law or pay a hefty price. Do not try to smuggle in wild animal parts before or after gorilla trekking.

Pack Long Sleeved Shirt And Convertible Trouser For Gorilla Trekking

The gorilla trekking area is generally cold all day so you need to wear long clothes. Carry a fleece, poncho or sweater that will keep you from getting cold. During severe rain seasons, you may require to sit close to a fire place to get warmer because temperature may drop to about 7 degrees centigrade.

Packing a swim suit may waste your space if you have only gorilla trekking as the only activity in Africa. Most of the lodges not even the luxury lodges do not offer swimming pool services because of the temperatures of this area.

Avoid packing Clothes with Particular colors during Gorilla Trekking

Certain colors of clothes may attract insects that may cause harm to you colors like white, blue and black attract insects like tsetse flies. Try as much not to pack them even if this area is free from the tsetse flies just for your personal safety.

Bright colors may not be comfortable for you in the jungle because of the dripping water off the huge tree trunks and leaves. Even the ground is soggy and slippery at times so in case you slide and fall, you may get so dirty.

Do not carry Expired or Soon to expire Travel Documents.

When collecting your gorilla trekking permit, you are required to provide your nationality and expiry date of your passport. You must be true and provide the proper details so that you do not present an expired passport on gorilla trekking day.

You may be disqualified from gorilla trekking adventure yet you must have prepared for this great moment for a long time. It hurts to be left out from attending gorilla trekking because of an expired passport.

No booking Gorilla Trekking Safari For Children Below 15 years

The age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and above so no booking a permit for a child below this age. The jungle conditions may not favor a child below this age. The time to take on gorilla trekking is unknowns which a child below 15 years may not with stand.

First glance at the mountain gorillas may stimulate some adrenaline which a child below this age may find hard to contain. If he or she shouts may cause a rampage in the forest.

What To Pack For Gorilla trekking As Women

You need to pack light but relevantly for your gorilla trekking experience putting in mind that chances of having less space are high. Even loading and offloading your baggage may be your role. Pack what you can manage yourself and in a bag without wheels. Packing in a soft bag but in cubes is smart as your belonging are not scattered in case of checkups. Gorilla Trekking Gears

A poncho to keep you warm especially early morning or evening as the sun sets.

Safari convertible trousers and shirt to wear during gorilla trekking

A skirt or long dress to change into after gorilla trekking. One that is warm enough to keep you from getting cold especially during severe rainy seasons.

Camera with telephoto lense to capture memorable moments during gorilla trekking

A Pair of Binoculars to get a clearer appearance of far ranging objects.

Toiletries just in case the lodge doesn’t provide

Health care items just in case you will need them during your gorilla safari days.

Medicated body cream especially in case your body is allergic to the water, insect repellants, bug spray and so much more that can protect you.

Swallow anti malaria because malaria is common in tropical countries.

Pack an adapter with chargers just in case you need them during the days of your gorilla trekking safari.

Travel insurance Information just in case of an emergency while on your gorilla trekking safari.

Compressor socks in case to wear during the long drives to the gorilla trekking parks which takes about 8 hours to 9 hours. Although there are short breaks on the way, just pack them just in case to prevent chances of a DVT.

A torch or flashlight to use in the night especially when lights go out.

What To Pack For Gorilla Trekking As Men

Foldable safari hat to wear while in the jungle and while on the way to the parks. You drive on bumpy dusty roads of the countryside.

A few boxers for comfort during gorilla trekking

Tracking boots to cover up your feet and protect them from harsh conditions of the jungle

Pajamas to warm you up in the night when coldness shoots in

Money belt with little cash to change into local currency while on ground in case you need to purchase anything.

Rain coat to protect you from getting wet when it rains or during extra humid conditions of the gorilla trekking surroundings,

Wind breaker with removable sleeves.

 A pair of convertible trousers comfortable enough for the jungle.

A photo vest with insect shield to protect the buzzing insects from harming you.

light backpack to carry your gorilla trekking gears in the jungle.

Gorilla Trekking Rules To Follow

No chewing when in front of the mountain gorillas

Keep about 8 meters from the mountain gorillas when you locate them

Wear a mask when you locate the mountain gorillas to protect them from catching the corona virus and other infections human diseases.

Avoid dumping garbage in the forest. It alters the nature of the forest.

Do not feed the mountain gorillas because they are wild animals that must search for there own food.

Stay close to your party because scattering makes the mountain gorillas feel ambushed.

In case you wish to take a long call, ask your ranger guide to dig a hole for you atleast 30 cm deep and cover beyond recognition.

How to Book Gorilla Trekking permits in Africa

In Uganda the Uganda wildlife Authority is responsible for selling all gorilla trekking permits for uganda. In Rwanda the Rwanda Development Board has the responsibility of issuing the gorilla permits.

When you send an Inquiry about gorilla trekking, we check for availability of the permits. we get back to you with the status of the gorilla permit as per that time. Availability changes any time because of the high demand for the permits yet just a few are released per day.

Only your quick response to paying for your gorilla permits guarantees reserving it. Purchasing the gorilla permit is the only way to show commitment to taking your safari. This is the starting point to booking other safari components like accommodation, reserving a vehicle, driver guide and others.

How Much Is Gorilla trekking in Africa

Apart from the constant price of the gorilla permits which costs $700 in Uganda, $1500 per person in Rwanda and $450 in D.R.Congo, there many others determinants of this safari.

The number of days contribute to the cost of the gorilla trekking package, number of people travelling with, type of package you select for gorilla trekking, other activities to combine with gorilla trekking and so much more.

You need to provide details of how your gorilla trekking package should be arranged so as to have fun during this sought after adventure.

What Time Do You Locate Mountain Gorillas During Gorilla Trekking In Africa

From the starting point of gorilla trekking, you may take between 2 hours to about three quarters of the day to locate the mountain gorillas. There movement depends on the proximity of there food, in case they fight with another family, in case they are sobbing for there fallen comrade.

Some level of patience is required during gorilla trekking because no definite time is known when you locate the mountain gorillas.

Is Gorilla Trekking A Safe Safari in Africa

 Although it’s a jungle safari, gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is safe you just need to also take caution of personal security. Do not carry valuables that you cannot do away with just in case they are swindled.

The gorilla trekking parks have ranger guides who are ready to ensure you trek well and return in good shape. They usually create passable trails using a machete although very mindful of not over trimming.

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