What to wear on your trek:

Finding the right clothes for your gorilla trek is not hard, but important. The weather can be  very unpredictable! It rains every now and then and generally has a wet jungle climate. So you can imagine the steep and often slippery hills…you get the idea!

Long sleeved  T-shirt – A denim shirt should be ok, or something long enough to cover your arms from the wild plants and anticipated bush thorns. Remember you wake up early to the mist or morning chill and there are also insects and so you need to have your arms covered.

Rain Jacket  – A light weight but waterproof rain jacket should be your top priority. It’s the rainforest you will be hiking in. A poncho is ok as well.

Long Pants or Trousers  – Shorts are not a good idea! We do not recommend jeans since everything  gets wet! The quick-dry pants are the BEST! You will have guaranteed protection from branches, nettles and the thorns.

Shoes –We recommend hiking boots for foot wear, since you need to cover above the ankle. You might be hiking through deep mud. You can also ask for knee-high rubber wellies but they are difficult to walk in on longer distances. Hiking boots are good for the steep terrain sometimes full of vines depending on the gorilla family which you are visiting. Even the gorilla rangers in Uganda and Rwanda will be wearing  rubber boots, locally called gum boots. Gaiters are highly recommended.

Covering Hands: Usually leather gloves are the best. Or heavy duty building gloves. You have to hold unto those wet vines!

Hat or cap

Camera that allows you to turn off flash as it is not allowed. Waterproof plastic bag to wrap your camera in.

Your clothing should be blending in with the jungle, no bright colors. No jewelry or perfume so the gorillas don’t get distracted and possibly excited.