Gorilla Trekking Rules to Uganda and Rwanda

For those who are planning to do a gorilla touring safari in Uganda, the following Gorilla Trekking Rules and Regulations would apply (as set out in the published pamphlet by the Uganda Wildlife Authority – Gorilla Trekking Rules).

Before departing on your gorilla tracking

  1. A maximum number of 8 callers may visit a group of accustomed mountain gorillas in a day. This minimizes behavioral disturbance to the gorillas and the threat of their exposure to mortal-borne conditions.
  2. Always wash your hands before you head out to the gorillas.

On the way to the gorillas – Gorilla Trekking Rules

  1. Please always keep your voices low. You’ll also be suitable to observe the great birdlife and other wildlife in the forestland.
  2. DO NOT leave rubbish in the demesne. Whatever you bring into the forestland should be carried back out with you.
  3. You’ll be taken to where the attendants observed the gorillas the day ahead. From there you’ll follow the gorilla’s trail to find them. Look out for the gorilla’s nesting spots along the way!
  4. When you approach the mountain hoods, the attendants will inform you to get ready.
Gorilla Trekking Rules

mountain gorilla trekking in the Bwindi forest

When you’re with the gorillas – Gorilla Trekking Rules

  1. A 7- cadence (21 bases) distance should be tried to be observed at all times from the gorillas. The further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
  2. You must stay in a tight group when you’re near the gorillas.
  3. Keep your voices down at all times. Still, it’s okay to ask the companion questions.
  4. Don’t bomb, drink or eat when you’re near the gorillas. Eating or drinking inescapably will increase the threat of food/ drink morsels/ driblets falling, which could increase the threat of transmission of conditions.
  5. Occasionally the gorillas charge. Follow the companion’s illustration (crouch down sluggishly, don’t look the gorillas directly in the eyes, and stay for the creatures to pass). Don’t essay to run down because that will increase the threat.
  6. Flash photography isn’t permitted! When taking filmland move sluggishly and precisely.
  7. Don’t touch the gorillas. They’re wild creatures.
  8. The maximum time you can spend with the gorillas is one hour. Still, if the gorillas come agitated or nervous, the companion will finish the visit beforehand.
  9. After the visit keep your voice down until you’re 200 measures down from the gorillas.

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