What to pack for Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Mountain gorillas live in forests high in the mountains, at elevations of 8,000 to 13,000 feet. They have thicker fur, and more of it, compared to other great apes. The fur helps them to survive in a habitat where temperatures often drop below freezing. But as humans have moved more and more into the gorillas’ territory, the gorillas have been pushed farther up into the mountains for longer periods, forcing them to endure dangerous and sometimes deadly conditions and over the years they have managed to adapt to those living conditions.

Know Before 

• For vital and essential items like travel documents, Cards, money, some changing clothes, and toiletries please put them in your carry-on baggage as there can be risks of baggage delays in some airports.
• We do not recommend travelling with your luxury and expensive jewellery on safari.
• we suggest that couples travelling together for gorilla trekking in Uganda share the packing of staff in different bags a husband has some clothing in the wife’s bag and verse just in case one bag is delayed at least you have what to start your safari with.
• We recommend packing nature blending colors as some of the colors like bright red can scare away wildlife during treks.
• For the bag pack, we recommend something waterproof as it will help keep your camera and other equipment safe during the trek in case it rains.
• Hair driers, irons, and other heavy machinery are not necessary while travelling to Uganda for a mountain gorilla trekking safari.

What bag to bring for a safari?

Duffle bags which can easily be squeezed into the luggage trunks of the 4 x4 are highly recommended as they are also easy to carry and have less risk of breaking, unlike suite cases that are usually big and easy to break in case of rough handling.

What to pack

Travel documents 

• Valid Passport

You will require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Uganda.

• Tourist visa application foam

Upon application for a Ugandan tourist Visa, you will need to bring with you a copy of the approved document by the Ugandan immigration department.

• Proof of Yellow fever and COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

Currently, Uganda will require travellers arriving in Uganda to present a valid certificate of yellow fever and COVID-19 upon arrival at the airport.

• Copies of flight documents

We highly recommend you bring copies of your flight information which our expert guides may require to plan your departure flights and also passport copies.

• Credit cards

Please inform your bank of your travel to Uganda so that you can be given access to use your card to withdraw cash and other necessary transactions.

• Insurance information card or document

Please ensure that you pack and carry a copy of your travel insurance and share it with your tour leader on arrival in Uganda in case of anything they will liars with our East African region offices in case of emergency.

• Copy of your final travel itinerary from Endless Plains Africa Limited

We highly recommend carrying all your necessary travel documents from Endless plains Africa Limited to help you during the pre-safari briefing.

• Envelopes

These will help you in case you want to hand out some gratuities like tips to guides and hotel staff.

What to wear or Essential Gear for Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda

• Waterproof rain jacket with hood and rain pants.
• Gardening or work gloves.
• Sturdy, high-top waterproof hiking boats.
• Low-top hiking gaiters
• Good pair of Binoculars
• Long sleeved polo style shirts
• Long pants
• Fleece for cold weather
• long stockings
• insect repellant
• Sunscreen
• Cap or hut
• Environmental friendly water bottle.
• Camera equipment with spear batteries and SD Cards
• sunglasses with UV filter and secure strap
• Head Lamp for night hours
• Ear plugs
• small medical kit

Pack for purpose List for Uganda

As an effort by Endless Plains Africa Limited to help support communities near the Mountain gorilla areas we recommend, that clients pack small presents like school requirements, shoes, reading books, pens, pencils, and other small staff which can be donated to the orphanage schools near the gorilla trekking point for more information please feel free to contact our Africa travel experts.