After paying for your gorilla trek, the next vital thing is to make sure that you have packed the right gorilla trekking gear for your gorilla safari. Gorilla trekking clothes are the same for Bwindi, Mgahinga as well as Volcanoes national park, the next question to be answered is what to pack for a gorilla trek. Below are the items that are supposed to be carried on any gorilla safari.

Hiking boots; this is so vital due to the nature of the forests and altitude as well as the terrain, you need lightweight hiking boots for this activity. The hiking boots are a must as you can decide on what to pack your gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda’s Bwindi forest. This is because of the nature of the forest and the altitude as well as the terrain; you will need lightweight boots for the activity.

Garden Gloves: You will protect your hands during your gorilla trek. As you move in the forest, remember it can get so slippery and you might get to hold on something just in case it happens.

The rain Jacket; consider including a rain jacket or a poncho in your gorilla trekking packing list as it’s very vital in gorilla trekking sessions. You will never tell when it will rain since it rains throughout the year.

The long sleeved shirts/ Blouse: You need long sleeved trouser/shirts/blouse for your gorilla trekking. Make sure that you tack your trousers in the hiking boots to avoid insects entering your trousers. The jeans and kachi trousers can do this better.

Energy giving snacks: gorilla trekking takes 30 minutes to 8 hours and this is why you need some energy to be able to move to be able to meet with mountain gorillas. These snacks can be bought in Ugandan supermarkets.

Cameras and extra batteries; Taking photos is so important for any safari. This means that having your camera is so important. You have to charge your batteries very well and always carry extra batteries as you will need to take more photographs.

Sunglasses and the hat; in case it’s hot, carry a hat to protect you from the strong sun rays. You might also need to carry some sunglasses.

Pair of binoculars; always want to have great views of the wildlife species, a pair of binoculars will do you good on your safari.

Porters for your trek; this is an optional item though we advise that you carry one since the terrain of Bwindi is so steep and these will be present to help you when you become unstable while hiking.