What to pack for a gorilla safari in Uganda?
What to pack for a gorilla safari in Uganda is a popular frequently asked question by many travelers planning to enjoy gorilla safari in Uganda. Gorilla trekking is done in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These places found in remote regions which do not have access to modern services and also at the mountainous areas. The mountain gorilla feature impenetrable thicket and tangled green designed with walking trails. To catch up with the gorilla trekking experiences, you need to wake up early for briefing before you sets off at 08:00am.
It is important to note the temperatures in gorilla safari destinations is not reliable thus you need to pack comfortable and warm clothing’s as well waterproof shoes. However, put in mind not carry bright clothing that make you look like a sore thumb, attracting unnecessary attention.
The gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda has attracted many travelers across the world. But many travelers are not sure of what to pack for the gorilla adventure. Therefore, here below, we bring you a list of what you should pack for your gorilla safari in Uganda.
Hand Sanitizers and Face Masks
On a gorilla safari in Uganda, we care about your health, on this note, to ensure maximum safety for one ‘self in this Covid-19 pandemic era, we argue you to pack a hand sanitizer and face masks with you so that to experience a successful gorilla trekking.
Gorilla trekking boots
If planning a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, remember to pack your strong gorilla trekking boots for easy hiking. Gorilla trekking experience Involves to some hikes as you search for the habituated endangered mountain gorillas family. Also considering the forest nature, altitude and the terrain, you need light weight hiking boots for the activity to go on smoothly.
Long trousers
Long trousers protects your body skin from tree scratches, bites from wild insects like bugs safari ants plus many other small insects in the forest. don’t not forget to tack in your trouser to save yourself from dangerous insects wanting to enter your trousers. You need to buy water proofed trousers so that to avoid wetting them when kneeling down to capture the clear view of the photos in case of photo shoot. These should be dull colored trousers like khaki and jean trousers.
Rain jacket
Don’t forget to pack your rain jacket, this should be water and wind proof. Buy one that has a hood to cover the head and your hair regardless of whether its wet or dry season. This is due the fact that misty Bwindi impenetrable forest which has tropical rain forest and the climate is influenced by the micro condition of the area. Therefore, rain is expected any time in this park.
Garden gloves
At times the forests get slippery while on a gorilla trek thus you might end up touching ground or some plants for support. While other plants are prickly and itching so they can harm you when you touch them. To avoid germs when you touch down you have to pack the garden gloves to avoid all that sort of inconveniences on your gorilla safari in Uganda.
Hat and sun glasses
Remember to pack the hat and the sun glasses to cater for your head and the eyes during the hot season. There are sometimes unexpected hot days, thus pack your sun glasses to protect the eyes from the direct strong sun rays.
Cameras and extra batteries.
This is what makes your trip unusual and rewarding. You are advised to pack your camera when planning for the adventurous safari in Uganda. You need to pack extra batteries thus saving you gorilla memories. On your gorilla tour in Uganda, you are allowed to take photos as many as you can, just to remind you about your gorilla experience. When taking gorilla photographs you are highly recommended to switch off the flash lights.
Energy giving snacks
Gorilla trekking takes long hours, we thus remind you to pack some energy giving snacks and enough water. You will be given time to rest and take your snacks so that to be able to gain energy. You can inform your booked lodge to prepare for you packed snack boxes.
Binoculars
Binoculars give you a double experience in Bwindi forest, you enjoy bird watching since the park is home over 350 colorful bird species. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park also harbors stunning wildlife that you can view from a distance like the forest elephants, birds and other small tiny insects you have to be with a binocular. You can view some other distant plants and the beautiful sceneries with in the national park even though you are heading for a gorilla trekking experience.
Porters
We cannot ignore the fact that gorilla trekking is tiring and strenuous, therefore, at times you may need a helping hand to push you a bit. We recommend our clients to hire porters at an affordable fee and it is also optional.so you have to put in mind that through hiring portieres you are contributing to the development of a community indirectly.
You should also come along with personal toiletries, a first aid kit with prescribed medications like anti-diarrhea medicine, hydration sachets, antiseptic cream, eye drops, moist towels, and plasters among the rest.
The list for what to pack for a gorilla safari in Uganda is endless but don’t forget to carry your note book, all your travel documents like passport, travel insurance, inoculations plus your next of kin personal details.