Gorilla Trekking Packing List – What to Bring or Wear on a Gorilla Trek?

The gorilla trekking packing list is a guide towards your safari enjoyment and success. After buying or booking a gorilla permit, you now need to prepare for the actual gorilla trip. You need to understand well what to carry for the safari. Ensure that you have packed the right gorilla trekking gears for your safari. The trekking gears or clothing are the same across all mountain gorilla parks in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. These parks where you can go see gorillas in the wild include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the Virunga Park in Congo. The safari items are intended at ensuring that you safely enjoy the adventure. The packing items are for your body safety against thickets, insects, rough ground and bad weather conditions. Below is a list of some of the items you should have as you come for your gorilla trekking tour. But you can always contact us for details.

Essential Gorilla Trekking Gear

–        Hiking Boots.

–        Garden Gloves

–        Insect Repellents

–        Rain Jacket

–        Long Sleeved Shirts/Blouse/

–        Energy giving snacks – these may be offered at lodge

–        Cameras and extra batteries

–        Hat and Sun Glasses

–        Pair of Binoculars

–        Porters for your gorilla trekking item

–        In case you are on special drugs for any health problem, don’t forget your medication.

For the enjoyment of your gorilla trip, you have to pack the right items and also follow proper instructions during the safari. It is not a must that you have to carry everything mentioned. You can only bring what you feel suits you safari preferences. You may leave some items behind. Also remember that some trekking gears can be acquired on the ground. Whereas others may be bought locally on the guidance of your guide. After the gorilla adventure tour, you may keep some items and give out others for free to the local people.