Thursday 21 August 2014

Gorilla Trekking Wear And What Gears To Pack As Items For Safari



What to wear on Gorilla trekking safari and pack as gears for a comfortable trek whether in Uganda or Rwanda cuts across. Since gorilla trekking involves staying in a cold environ where rain falls without warning, its best to prepare for your tour way in advance.Choose carefully your gorilla trekking wear.



Warm cloths are very comfortable for your stay in Bwindi forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park. This is a cold moist thick forest with lots of volcanic highlands around. In the evening, it gets so cold and may require some in-house fireplace for extra warmth. Carry long trousers with colours that match the jungle because during gorilla trekking, you hike through boggy grounds that may make you dirty. A long sleeve shirt shields you from stinging nettles and scratching thorns.

Tracking boots are safe for gorilla trekking since you have to walk in the jungle. They help you manoeuvre the soggy ground and get up and down the slopes easily. Your feet are protected from the sharp pieces. Together with a tick and warm pair of stockings, you will enjoy your walk to see the gorillas in the wilderness.

Garden gloves are vital during gorilla trekking since at some point you have to get extra support from the branches close by that may be slippery from the regular rains and rotting leaves. They keep you warmed up too.




A camera keeps memories of your gorilla tracking safari. You may use it to take photographs of the gorillas, accommodation you stayed at, the people you shared your safari with and several others. This however must be sound proof and flash less because mountain gorillas are scared by unfamiliar sound.

A rain coat or poncho is also great during gorilla trekking safari. This is because rain falls at any time of the day and seasons change regularly. Since the forest is always cold, you do not need to get colder from the rain. This will make your trip uncomfortable.

A small bag or rack sack to carry some of the simple things you need during gorilla tracking is also important. This hover must be water proof because it rains at any time of the day so you need to protect your property. Putting you items in one pack is also very safe.

An insect repellent will guard you against stinging nettles. This you must apply before heading to the ranger station for briefing because during the walk there is no ample time to do this since you are not sure whether you to 2 hrs or 8 hours in the jungle. It all depends on the movement of the gorillas.

A hut can also be of help to protect your head from stinging insects that fly and drops of water.

Water and packed lunch must be remembered before leaving for briefing. This is because you need to drink to quench your thirst and also the time of returning after your gorilla trek is not known so you must carry packed lunch.

Some energy bites keep you going since the walk is tiring although rewarding when you get face to face with the gorillas.

When packing gears and cloths for your gorilla trekking tour, you must ensure you have a list by your side in order not to forget any item

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