How difficult is Gorilla Trekking Adventure

How Difficult is The Gorilla Trekking Adventure? This is what most people who visit for gorilla trekking in Rwanda or Uganda ask. When going for the gorilla trek, it is better to know which is the easiest gorilla group to visit and see, which gorilla family is the most popular to track, the toughest gorilla family to trek, the maximum time allocated to be with the gorillas and what does one carry to enjoy the gorilla trekking experience.

The Difficulty of Gorilla Trekking: What fitness level is required?

For one to ably cope up with the gorilla trekking adventure and hikes in the forest, you will need to be physically fit and willing to climb up the strenuous hikes and take on the rough terrains so as to see the Gorillas in their habitats.

There are cases when even older people who do not the required fitness level successfully visit and see the gorillas. However, this is possible when they book their gorilla permits earlier enough and hire porters to help them carry their daypack. Also carry them up in difficult areas. With the existence of our local guides, it is very easy and therefore possible to track and photograph the Mountain Gorillas. Regardless of your physical fitness and ability to hike up the rough terrains.

We have had numerous clients in their 70’s succeed in reaching their target Mountain Gorilla groups. But you will  return very exhausted, muddy and sore if they are not used to vigorous hiking. Altitude sickness is not usually a problem. Nor are insects. You will want a pair of gloves and clothing that protects your arms and legs from thorns and nettles. Good balance is helpful in Gorilla trekking as trails may be slippery.

What to expect on a gorilla trekking adventure?

The whole gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda or Uganda starts early with a morning. With transfer from your lodge driving to the park’s headquarters to attend to a briefing about the trekking activity.  The guidelines to follow while in the forest. This is then followed by a transfer to the starting point of the gorilla trek. When you disembark from your safari vehicles, you start hiking into the jungle. This trailing into the forest is determined by the terrain. Weather conditions and the speed of the trekkers.

Gorilla Movement

With some gorilla families, trekking is longer whereas others is mild and less tiresome. The gorilla movements also determines the duration and energies to be used on hiking to trace them. That is why, you will need some snacks as well as water. The vegetation thickness will also determine the easiness or toughness of the hike into the forest. So trails may be created where they are not and those that are not visibly clear will be cleared with some tools.

Crawling and bending may be applied where the thickets are dense. On some rainy days, a slippery ground is the order of the pathways, meaning using stronger boots helps much.

Walking in bushes to see gorillas is easier for the late teenagers, those from 20s to 60s. People with no ailments are good at tracking gorillas. People who do fitness training in ordinary days would not find it hard to hike for many hours. If you intend to do gorilla trekking, ensure you make some treads days before the trip.

Tools used in Gorilla Tracking.

During trekking, guide will largely offer you a walking stick when you need it. You may not need it at the start of the trek but along the way as the terrain becomes steep, you will ask for the stick as well as some drinking water due to dehydration.

Therefore, we advise our clients that it is now that it is not so difficult to go gorilla trekking. Then, it is advisable that one clearly understands the best time to visit Rwanda or Uganda for gorilla for trekking to enjoy the gorilla trek adventure.

In conclusion therefore, for you to enjoy the gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda or Rwanda, ensure that you follow the proper guidelines regarding the entire process. Checking with packing list plus knowing the proper gorilla trekking gears, it will help you to enjoy the adventure tour tremendously. Remember, an enjoyed gorilla trip remains memorable for the rest of your life.