- GORILLA SAFARIS
- Uganda Gorilla Tour (3 days)
- Uganda Gorilla Tracking (5 days)
- Uganda Gorilla Trekking (7 days)
- More facts about gorillas
- Existance and History of the Gorillas
- Gorilla Descriptions
- Mountain Gorilla Location & Habitat
- Mountain Gorilla Conservation
- How to contributing to the conservation
- Goals of the conservation
- Gorilla Rules
- Mountain Gorilla Behaviors
- Mountain Gorilla Diet
- Breeding of the Gorillas
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Gorilla Trekking Rules
On the way to the gorillas
A maximum number
of 8 visitors may visit a group(family) of habituated gorillas
in a day. This minimizes behavioral disturbances to the gorillas
and the risk of their exposure to human-borne diseases.
Always wash your
hands before you head out to the gorillas.
Do not leave
rubbish in the park. Whatever you bring into the forest should
be carried back with you.
You will be taken
to where the guides left the gorillas the day before. From
there you will follow the gorillas trial to find them. Look
out for the gorillas nesting sites along the way.
When you approach
the gorillas, the guides will inform you when to get your
cameras ready.
Please always
keep your voices low. You will also be able to observe the
great bird life and other wildlife in the forest.
When you are with the gorillas.
Keep a minimum
of 7 meters (21feet) from the gorillas. This is to protect
gorillas from human disease transmission.
You must stay
in a light group when you are near the gorillas.
Keep your voices
low at all times. However, it is okay to ask the guide questions.
Do not eat or
drink while you are near the gorillas to reduce the risk of
disease transmission.
Sometimes the
gorillas charge. Follow the guide’s example crouch down
slowly, do not look at the gorillas in the eyes, and wait
for the animals to pass. Do not attempt to run away. Running
away will increase the risk of attack.
Flash photography
is not permitted, when taking pictures, move slowly and carefully.
Do not touch
the gorillas. They are wild animals.
The maximum time
visitors are allowed to spend with the gorillas is one hour
to limit their disturbances. If the gorillas become agitated
or nervous, the guide will end the visit early.
After the visit,
keep your voices down until you are 200 meters away from the
gorillas.
General Health Rules.
Remember gorillas are very susceptible to human diseases.
The following are always to minimize the risk your visit might
pose to them:
Respect the limit
imposed on the time that visitors are allowed with the gorillas
each day. This minimizes the risk of disease transmission
and stress to the group.
If you are feeling
ill, or have a contagious disease when you are already at
the park, please volunteer to stay behind. An alternative
visit will be arranged for you, or you will be refunded your
money as per gorilla reservation guideline.
If you feel the
urge to cough or sneeze when you are near the gorillas, please
turn your head away and cover your nose and mouth in order
to minimize the spread of bacteria or virus.
Always stay 7
meters (21 feet9 away from the gorillas. The
further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
Do not leave
any rubbish e.g. food wrappers in the park. Such items van
harbor diseases or other contaminants.
If you need to
go to the toilet while in the forest, please ask the guide,
to dig you a hole. He will fill it when you have finished.
Note: Any breach of these rules may lead to termination of tracking without any refund.
Read more facts about gorillas:
Existance and
History of the Gorillas
Gorilla Descriptions
Mountain Gorilla Location &
Habitat
Mountain Gorilla Conservation
How you are contributing
to the conservation of the gorilla
Goals of the conservation
Gorilla Rules
Mountain Gorilla Behaviors
Mountain Gorilla Diet
Breeding of the Gorillas