What Must be Packed for Gorilla trekking Uganda

Gorilla trekking gears to wear during a Uganda gorilla trekking safari must be packed in your travel bag earlier because availability of these items may not be a guarantee in Uganda.  This also prevents from panicking before the start of your gorilla trek.

Tracking boots

To move freely in the wilderness to trek gorillas involves moving in a rough environment which is boggy as a result of regular rains. The leaves from trees that fall on the ground also make it slippery and impassable. You must remember to protect your feet from piercing broken pierces of wood that may hurt your feet during the trek.

Wear long sleeved shirt and trouser

The jungle is quite rough and has stinging nettles that may hurt your skin, therefore before gorilla tracking, you must wear clothes that cover the rest of your body.  They should not be so heavy because you may get wet and you need to dry up.

Insect repellant

The jungle has a number of stinging nettles which you must protect your skin against. Remember to pack an insect repellant to protect your skin from stinging nestles. 

Camera

Carrying a sound proof camera during your gorilla trekking tour because this keeps memories of your gorilla safari in Uganda. Gorilla trekking being one of the most sought after trips in Africa deserves to be

Tracking hiking Boots

The wilderness is rough, crisscrossed by creeping plants so for the safety of your feet, you need to pack tracking boots that are confortable for tracking. These boots will also assist you to maneuver the soggy ground and prevent you from sinking in the mud.

A rain coat or Poncho

The virunga area normally receives rain without warning and throughout the year so this keeps the ground socked. You need the rain gears to protect yourself from getting wet when it rains.

Long Trousers And Long Sleeved shirt

These will protect your feet and body from biting nettles or itching surfaces that may cause harm to your skin.  A trouser accompanied by long sleeved shirt is protection enough for your body.

Camera

A camera is vital for keeping incredible memories of life’s great moments. You need to pack one so that you can take some photographs. It should be a flash less camera because Mountain gorillas are threatened by lightening.

A waterproof Camera cover

This gorilla trekking area has trees with leaves that are moist all day long dripping all the time even if it is not raining. You need to protect your camera from water that may damage it.

A fully charged Extra buttery

It is so sad if you miss out on capturing incredible moments while with the mountain gorilla your dream come true safari because of having low buttery. You need to carry an extra buttery to solve this.

Garden Gloves.

When you are in the wilderness, you may not know when you may slide. You may require to wear gloves to protect your palms from any damage. This also keeps you clean in case you need to pick something to eat while you move.

A wide brimmed hat

While you trek to see the mountain gorillas, you need to shield your head from anything falling in the forest. Sometimes the forest inhabitants like birds, monkeys release droppings that may make you dirty. You need to protect your head from any of these occurrences.

Insect Repellants

The wilderness is filled with many insects and itchy surfaces for this reason you need to be very careful have an insect repellant cream to apply to your skin.

Sun Glasses

Although there is little penetration of sun rays, you need to protect your eyes from may moving insects that may harm your eyes. You need this extra protection for your eyes.

Energy bites

The time to take in the wilderness is not known. It may be between 2 hours to three quarters of the day so you need some energy bites to keep you moving. However dumping in the wilderness is forbidden as it spoils the natural environment.

Carry Hard Cash

Carrying hard cash is helpful in case you need to pay for anything directly. In Africa, credit cards are not a common way to use for payment.

A porter

This you hire at the briefing point but can assist you to carry your gorilla tracking gears while in the wilderness. The payment you make after this service, the people in this area use it to pay school dues for their children.

Soap

Although most hotels provide soap or bathing form for their guests, it is better you travel with your own because it may be reactive to your skin.

A note book and paper

In case you are a birding fanatic, you may take some photos of the birds that are in the wilderness and note down there names in a note book for reference later.

Extra clothes

You need to change after trekking the mountain gorillas because the wilderness is quite dirty. You need to freshen up and change into clean clothes.