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If you planning Gorilla Trekking at
Bwindi, you are surely going to experience the true
adventure of life. Bwindi National Park, also known
as Bwindi impenetrable forest, offers home to many Gorillas
and at present it has three gorilla families for visitors
to enjoy gorilla trekking. It has Habinyanja group with
23 gorillas and 2 silver backs, Rushegula with 27 members
and 2 silver backs, Mubare group with 16 gorillas and
1 silver back and Nkuringo with 25 members. However,
you are let to visit one of the either of each family
at each time. Moreover, you need to be fit and healthy
as Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi is really strenuous!
What will you need for tracking gorillas?
- You can wear hiking or ankle length boots for trekking.
But ascertain that it is helpful. - Gloves to protect
your hands while passing through dense forest. - A warm
cardigan to shelter you from the cold climate. - Trekking
outfit should include thick trousers and long sleeves
t-shirt. - Raincoat, because it rains for almost all
the times. - Video recording cameras to record your
adventurous expedition. - Water resistant cans to keep
your cameras safe. - A pair of binoculars to help you
watch closely. - A baseball cap is perfect for hat lovers.
Behave well when you suddenly come across huge gorillas
Always try to be passive when you come across with huge
and heavy gorillas.
- Don't look straight at gorillas, just give a side
glimpse. - Try to be in a tight group and stoop, avoid
standing right in front of them. - You should whisper
and avoid speaking loudly as a loud voice may distract
the gorilla. - Never use a flash to capture their photographs.
You need to behave politely so that you don't disturb
and annoy these peace loving huge creatures.
Things to remember when you are on Gorilla Trekking
at Bwindi Gorillas at Bwindi are dangerous, and untamed.
Hence, don't provoke them. Remember these small points
in order to completely enjoy gorilla trekking:
- Maintain safe distance, about 7 metres is perfect.
- Gorillas need enough space to move. - Never feed gorillas
there. - Don't entice them to contact you. - Don't eat
before gorillas.
You must always remember one thing that you shouldn't
litter in the park. Also bury your waste products. As
gorillas are endangered species so prevent gorilla trekking
if you suffer from any kind of catchy disease such as
flu or other respiratory tract diseases. If you inform
the Bwindi National Park authorities about your health
troubles in advance, and want to cancel your trekking,
you are paid back the entire amount. Also avoid sneezing
straight away facing them. Cover your nose and mouth
if you sneeze. Avoid spitting or defecate in the forest.
You should be 15 years and above if you are planning
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi.
Therefore, if you really want to enjoy Gorilla Trekking
at Bwindi, this piece of information will surely aid
you to make most out of your expedition.
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