What Women Must Pack For Gorilla Trekking In Africa

Travelling for gorilla trekking in Africa as a woman you need a packing list to base on by your side. This helps you not to forget the most essential gorilla trekking gears necessary for you to enjoy this once in a lifetimes adventure experience. Packing in cubes saves a lot of space. Gorilla trekking in Africa is done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park uganda, Volcanoes National Park Rwanda and Virunga National Park D.R.Congo.

Women may want to pack a little more for designing during a gorilla trekking safari but packing light and relevantly with a list helps you not to over pack. Having enough space in the car if you have light bags makes the drive to the gorilla trekking parks much more interesting. Driving to parks like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes some time approximately 8 hours without stops. This is quite tiring and you need enough leg room to stretch which may be taken over by heavy baggage. ENQUIRE NOW

Gorilla trekking safari in the jungles of Africa may soil your wear because you walk over muddy, soggy surfaces so you need dirt friendly wear. Most Women are keen with there public appearance in most cases so you must pack appropriate comfortable clothing.

Below is a list of gorilla trekking gears for women to pack

Safari Long sleeved shirt and trousers

Packing convertible safari trousers and shirt to wear during gorilla trekking protects your skin from stinging nettles and insects in the wilderness. The safari clothing should be in the dirt friendly colors like Khaki. Camouflage is forbidden because its considered military wear so try and avoid packing it.

 Safari hat

Packing a foldable light weight safari hut with a large brim protects your hair from getting wet as water drips often from leaves. The flying buzzing insects may fall into your hair and sting you which may be uncomfortable. Including a string which can be used for hanging your hat is a great idea especially when it gets hot.

Tracking boots

Hiking boots comfortable to take you through the gorilla trekking time because the field has a lot of huddles that you must walk over to get to where the gorillas are feeding. The tracking boot must be fully covered to protect your toes from rough surfaces.

Shoe Bag with clear window

During gorilla trekking you pass trails that are water logged and you may step into boggy surfaces that may ruin your shoes. The boots get so dirty and grime yet you may get no time to clean them packing them is another option but they must not make your other clothes dirty. The shoe bag is a savior.

Insect repellants  

Pack especially sun set insect repellant to apply before going to bed because you may be bitten by insects like mosquitos. The forest also has stinging insects so insect repellants keep them away.

Some low price Jewel

Looking elegant while on holiday is a ladies thing but its best to leave your luxurious jewels at home. You may become a target for thieves which spoils your long awaits gorilla trekking safari in Africa. Losing valuables may ruin your safari mood.

A poncho or rain coat

It rains without warning in the Virunga area so carrying some rain proof gears is safe. You must get ready for such situations so as not to get wet and cold while in the wilderness.

Medical Ointment

Getting an accident while in the jungle may be possible but having some immediate first aid medication may save your gorilla trekking safari. You can apply it in case of an injury

A fleece or sweater

The Virunga area is generally cold throughout the days and night so you need some warmers. Even the during gorilla trekking the forest experiences humid cold condition yet less sunlight penetrate.

Garden Gloves

Holding onto Creepers to walk through the jungle is inevitable sometimes so you need garden gloves to grip tighter. To protect your palms from stinging nettles, wear you need gloves.

A pair of stocking

Tacking in your trousers gives extra protection from insects that enter your clothes as you walk in the jungle during gorilla trekking.

Anti-Itch cream

Just because sometimes the water in the lodges may not comply with your skin because of some allergies. Also some insects like caterpillars may creep to your body causing some skin irritation. Gorilla trekking is a fully jungle activity so get ready for anything.

Sound proof flash-less Camera

Mountain gorillas are scared by unfamiliar sounds and flash lights. No camera with a flash is allowed during gorilla trekking.

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A little makeup even when heading for the jungle is absolutely fantastic but time to apply it may not be in your favor. Ensure you do not dump in them in the forest because this alters the nature of the forest that feed the mountain gorillas.

A light water proof bag

To protect your belonging from getting wet and scattered in the forest during gorilla trekking you need a light water proof bag.

Feminine Care products

Packing these items gives you safety and comfort just in case you need them during your gorilla trekking safari

Energy bites

Snacking on some energy bites gives you extra energy when you walk in the wilderness. Sometimes you get over worked by hiking to locate the mountain gorillas.

Packing Cubes

To save space use packing cubes so as to protect your belongings from getting mixed up.

Which Is the Best Country For Gorilla trekking Safari In Africa

Whether trekking gorillas from Uganda or Rwanda the feeling of being in front of gentle giants is unmatched. Just like humans different gorilla trekking families display different traits. Whatever you wish to see may not be favored by factors prevailing in the pack each gorilla family is amazing.

Bwindi Impenetrable forest in Uganda has almost half the total number of mountain gorillas in the world, whereas Volcanoes National park and Virunga National park share the other half. When you meet the mountain gorillas the feeling they give you shows the family mood at that time.  Sometimes you may find a family in the somber mood after losing a family member, you may find entertaining juveniles, mothers feed there infants, family with many infants, caring silverback to mention but a few

Having an open mind when you go for gorilla trekking tour in Africa is just what you need to enjoy this once in lifetime adventure.

Some people have watched mountain gorillas making them develop a bias against the gorillas that they are aggressive yet there large body is just for show time. They are shy primates especially when you stare at them.  Films like King Kong, Babies day out, Gorillas in the mist to mention but a few display the gigantic nature of the mountain gorillas.

For anyone to be among the 8 trekkers for a gorilla family is a win on its own. That one hour standing in front of the gorillas is a dream come true experience.

What Itineraries to Book For Gorilla Trekking In Africa

3 day gorilla trekking in Uganda

3 day gorilla trekking in Rwanda

5 day gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking

6 day gorilla trekking and wildlife safari

7 day gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife tour

What is The Cost Of gorilla Trekking in Africa

The gorilla permit cost is the most standard price for each country cutting across different budget, in uganda the cost of a gorilla permits is $700 per person per trek.

 In Rwanda the cost for a gorilla permits is $1500 per person per trek

D.R. Congo gorilla permit costs $450 per person per trek.

The only proof that you are serious with going for gorilla trekking is by paying for your gorilla permit.

Other gorilla tracking safari costs vary according to number of people travelling with, number of days on safari, the safari package you choose and so much more.

 What Food Do Mountain Gorillas Eat

Mountain gorillas are generally vegetarian with bamboo and there delicacy. They feed entirely on foliage like soft stems, fruits, leaves and much more. At times they supplement there diet with ants.

What Is The Age Limit for Gorilla trekking

15 years  and above is the age limit for gorilla trekking. This is because of the nature of the terrain which is mountainous. Its hard for a child below this age to withstand the conditions in the forest. The mountain gorillas are also provocative which may not go well with a child below this age. Time taken to find the gorillas is unknown which may take about between two hours to more yet going over steep slopes.

What Is the Best Time To Trek Mountain Gorillas In Africa

Gorilla trekking is an annual activity but the most entertaining months are June to September and December to Mid-January. This is when they are feeding close to the ground and not hiding from the over dump and soggy soil  

However, when March to May and November break in the rains are heavier.  The mountain gorillas love moving to the slopes to get more vegetation. The over wet ground because of little sunrays penetration normally make it hard for these bulky primates to feed from the ground.  

Is Gorilla Trekking Safe

Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Mgahinga National park in Uganda and Volcanoes National park in Rwanda are safe sanctuaries for gorilla trekking experience. Your personal safety is key to a great gorilla safari in Africa. Pay attention during briefing as some new discoveries are made about the family you are trekking.

 As you trek your ranger guides have better information about the prevailing mood of the mountain gorillas. They are advised by early ranger guide who visit the forest in advance to scout the gorilla families and there behavior.

How Aggressive Are The mountain gorillas

In nature mountain gorillas are serene primates and shy in nature despite there sheer size and dark hairs. They have mood swings just like humans but they have never attacked humans during gorilla trekking. When angry they thump there chest, pull grass or walk on one leg then dash for the forest.

For you to prevent such occurrences follow the rules of gorilla and avoid provoke the mountain gorillas or over staring at the gorillas which can cause any suspicions.

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