Things you Need to Carry for your Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

East Africa's most popular tourist activity is gorilla trekking  Rwanda. Most people mistake going gorilla trekking in improper clothing, such as sandals and shorts. Bwindi Impenetrable (Uganda) has a different landscape from Mgahinga (Uganda), although they are all at higher elevations, making them wet, damp, and freezing at night. Trekking is not easy because there are often no paths or only little ones. 

Focus on controllable

Any changes to your itinerary could influence your gorilla excursion. Anything out of the ordinary can disrupt your journey.

Get in some physical activity.

Amputated people can go gorilla trekking. Most gorilla trekkers are walkers. If you're going to walk, you'll need some fitness.

Gorilla trekkers should prepare their bodies a week in advance. One hour of daily jogging will do. Keep this in mind so that your gorilla trip doesn't leave you completely wiped out.

Be Sure to Get Your Safari Gear Packed On Time

Wear long pants. Water-resistant shoes are preferable. Ideally, tuck these inside your socks or boots to avoid fire ants from biting your legs.

Long sleeves are recommended for the early, chilly hours of your walk. They defend against insects, nettles, branches, and vines. 

Good hiking boots are essential for gorilla trekking. This trek isn't for sandals or sneakers. Muddy, slippery terrain requires adequate hiking traction. Hiking boots give ankle support, balance, and insect protection. Buy and wear your footwear before the walk to avoid uncomfortable or burned feet.

Thick socks give warmth for the early morning trip. Tuck your pants into your socks. While hiking, this will assist keep insects from climbing up your legs and provide extra defense against stinging nettles.

Wearing gardening gloves is highly suggested. Yes, you read right. It's one of the essential items in your pack on a walk to see gorillas. Gorilla trekkers should wear gardening gloves to protect their hands from thorns. Branches and vines are used to climb and descend mountains.

In southwest Uganda, morning showers occur year-round. Lightweight rain jackets or ponchos keep hikers dry and comfortable.

When the morning mist clears, you need a hat for a gorilla expedition. High altitude means the sun is stronger. A hat shields from the sun, rain, and flying branches. You return with less foliage in your hair.

Sun protection is also important. Midday sun can be severe. If you've followed our recommendations, most of your body is covered, but your face needs sunscreen. We recommend carrying a sunscreen stick in your backpack for reapplication.

Notice how often we talk about bugs? Wearing RID or a citronella-based bug repellent will make your walk more comfortable. Bring some along for reapplications.

Please bring a refillable water bottle. And a tiny bottle of rehydration water. As noted, you'll sweat a lot and lose electrolytes. Drink more water. Some porters will carry your load if you're worried about the weight.

If you have a nice camera, bring it along to capture these once-in-a-lifetime moments. Charge your phone or camera overnight. Bring a spare battery for your battery-powered camera. 

Please bring all charging cables (and an international adaptor, if needed) to Uganda. You don't want to be angry mid-trip over a dead camera.

Uganda is malaria-prone. Consult your GP or a travel clinic about prophylaxis. Malarone and doxycycline are popular.