Complete Gorilla Trekking Packing List
Discover the ultimate packing list for gorilla trekking. Learn what to bring for wet and dry seasons, including clothing, gear, and personal items to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
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Gorilla Trekking Do's and Don'ts
If you are planning on going gorilla trekking, there are likely many questions you may have around the dos and don’ts when encountering them in their natural habitat.
How Challenging is Gorilla Trekking?
Gorilla trekking is not as hard as everyone makes out, but yes, you do have to be of decent fitness. We always say that if you can walk to the top of a set of stairs and not be out of breath then that should be your basic fitness level to work from.
Is Gorilla Trekking Safe?
Gorilla trekking is generally safe, whether you're in Uganda or Rwanda. Both countries have established robust safety measures to protect both visitors and the endangered mountain gorillas.
Photography Tips for Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is a rare chance to take some of the best photos in the world. Below are some tips that will help you take amazing pictures during your gorilla trekking trip.
Andrea Turkalo
Andrea, sometimes referred to as The Elephant Whisperer is considered to be the leading expert on Africa’s reclusive forest elephants.
CAR Safaris
CAR & Chad Safari
Travel on an unforgettable and one-off journey combining two very unique counties. Unlike more popular safari destinations, the Central African Republic and Chad remain as hidden gems, providing a unique opportunity to explore untouched terrain, where untamed wilderness and extraordinary encounters await. This expert-led safari promises a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, conservation, and remarkable encounters in some of Africa’s few untouched wilderness areas.
Dzanga Sangha Gorilla Tracking Safari
Track endangered western lowland gorillas, observe forest elephants, bongos, and mangabey monkeys, and join the local Ba'Aka tribe on a net hunt in the dense rainforests of the Dzanga Sangha reserve.
Why Natural World Safaris for your Central African Republic Safari?
Gorilla Trekking Specialists
We’re proud to offer the rare opportunity to trek to critically endangered western lowland gorillas — a unique experience found in very few places on Earth. Led by expert trackers and researchers, each trek is a privileged window into the lives of a fully habituated group deep in the rainforest. We time our trips for optimal trekking conditions and wildlife viewing.
Wealth of Experience
Travelling in the Central African Republic requires deep logistical expertise — and that’s exactly what we bring. We’ve worked closely with partners on the ground in Dzanga-Sangha for over a decade, ensuring seamless arrangements in one of the most remote and rewarding regions of Africa. Our experience gives you rare access to a place few have explored.
Small Group Expeditions
Our journeys to Dzanga-Sangha are operated in small, exclusive groups to allow for intimate and respectful wildlife encounters. Group sizes are capped to ensure minimal disturbance to the environment and more meaningful time with the region’s key species — from lowland gorillas to forest elephants and flocks of African grey parrots.