Gorilla trekking tips in Uganda and Rwanda-Gorilla Safari News

young gorillasTourists preparing for their gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda should consider many tips before they proceed for the gorilla safari. Gorilla trekking requires more active participation than other traditional safaris; therefore it’s important to plan ahead for its challenges. These are some of the tips which prime safaris recommend to its visitors who come for the gorilla tours to either Uganda or Rwanda.
Dressing for success is one of the tips which are recommended to the tourists who come for mountain gorilla trekking safaris to Uganda and Rwanda. Tourists need to be prepared for muddy trails and the changing weather, always carry synthetic material clothes since they dry fast, you can also carry a water proof rain jacket and also long pants for both the females and the males.
Always wear proper foot wear; here the boots which fit above the ankles are recommended.gators over the boots is also advised to the tourists to avoid the continuous removal of the boots from the feet. Smart wool socks are also good for the trek and they are highly recommended for the tourists who come for gorilla tracking in Uganda and Rwanda.
Also pack enough food and water, since there is no place to buy food and water with in the forest. It’s advisable to have at least a litter of water and the snacks which will help to cool your thirst.therefore that is why Prime safaris provides packed lunch to its tourists who come for gorilla tracking safaris to Uganda and Rwanda.

Gorilla Safaris/ Gorilla Safari News

Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours updates 2013



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