Below are the gorilla tracking rules and regulations in Bwindi Forest national park that are supposed to be followed when trekking or with the mountain gorillas themselves. BOOK NOW
- To the transfer of human pathogens to minimize should containerization at least 7 meters distance from the gorillas to Maintain.
- If you have a cold, flu or other contagious disease, you should not visit the gorillas.
- The actual time of the visit is limited to 1 hour.
- Maximum of 8 visitors per group.
- Minimum age 15 years.
- The park is absolutely forbidden spitting.
- Please always keep your voices low. You will also be able to observe the great bird life and other wildlife in the forest.
- If you cough, hold your hand to your mouth and turn away from the gorillas.
- Try not to make sudden movements.
- If a gorilla fails against you, fear not, stand still, look away from the gorilla and follow the instructions or guide the carefully.
- DO NOT leave rubbish in the park. Whatever you bring into the forest on your gorilla safari should be carried back out with you.
- A maximum number of 8 visitors may trek to visit a group of habituated mountain gorillas per day. This minimizes behavioral disturbance to the gorillas and the risk of their exposure to human-borne diseases.
- Always wash your hands before you go gorilla trekking.