{"id":15954,"date":"2025-03-02T12:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T09:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/?p=15954"},"modified":"2026-01-30T03:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T00:34:06","slug":"is-gorilla-trekking-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/is-gorilla-trekking-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Gorilla Trekking Safe? Expert Insights for 2026\/2027!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/is-gorilla-trekking-safe\/#Which_Country_Is_Safest_For_Gorilla_Trekking\" >Which Country Is Safest For Gorilla Trekking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/is-gorilla-trekking-safe\/#How_Safe_Is_Gorilla_Trekking\" >How Safe Is Gorilla Trekking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/is-gorilla-trekking-safe\/#More_Safety_Tips_For_Gorilla_Trekking\" >More Safety Tips For Gorilla Trekking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/is-gorilla-trekking-safe\/#FAQs_About_Gorilla_Trekking\" >FAQs About Gorilla Trekking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/is-gorilla-trekking-safe\/#A_safe_and_thrilling_adventure\" >A safe and thrilling adventure!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\"><strong>Yes <a title=\"gorilla trekking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/uganda-gorilla-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gorilla trekking<\/a> in the rainforest jungles of Africa is safe both for you and this rare primate, provided that certain considerations are made<\/strong>. With male silverbacks weighing up to 200 kilograms and reaching nearly 6 feet when standing, it is valid to feel vulnerable when watching wild gorillas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">In this article, we introduce you to the safest gorilla trekking destinations in Africa, how safe are gorilla trekking, safety guidelines for gorilla trekking, and more useful tips to give you peace of mind about this extraordinary wildlife adventure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 27px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Country_Is_Safest_For_Gorilla_Trekking\"><\/span><strong>Which Country Is Safest For Gorilla Trekking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">There are only a few places where gorilla trekking is done in Africa. At Tulambule, we support responsible tourism, so we only offer gorilla safaris to the safest places.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\"><strong>The best and most popular places for safe gorilla trekking in Africa include Uganda and Rwanda, which are home to rare and endangered mountain gorillas.<\/strong> The other only place where you can see mountain gorillas on Earth is the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">1. <strong>Uganda<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Uganda is a popular Africa safari destination and visitors rarely experience crime. The local people are warm and welcoming towards visitors. Moreover, the parks where the mountain gorillas live are particularly well maintained and patrolled.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Visitor safety is a top priority at the parks, and experienced rangers, and often security, accompany travelers into the forests to visit the mountain gorillas; gorilla treks are trouble-free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">The gorilla trekking forest of <strong><a title=\"Bwindi Impenetrable National Park\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/bwindi-impenetrable-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bwindi Impenetrable National Park <\/a><\/strong>in southwest Uganda is home more than half the world&#8217;s population of gorillas. Due to its rich biodiversity and diverse habitats, Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best place for <strong>gorilla trekking in Uganda<\/strong>. The other place where you can see <strong>gorillas in Uganda <\/strong>is <strong><a title=\"Mgahinga Gorilla National Park\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/mgahinga-gorilla-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">2. <strong>Rwanda<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\"><strong><a title=\"Rwanda Safaris: Gorilla Trekking Tours 2023-2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/rwanda-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rwanda<\/a><\/strong> is arguably the safest country in Africa. This is immediately apparent upon arrival in the relaxed and charming capital Kigali.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Though theres a lot of security around, this doesn&#8217;t tend to add tension for travelers; rather, the opposite. Gorilla trekking tours are well managed and mostly safe. In 2022, Rwanda was listed as the 6<sup>th<\/sup>-safest country in the world for solo travelers. Rwanda&#8217;s response to the genocide of 1994 was an attempt to pull the country together, rather than further dividing it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Today this has the effect of a solid safety record for travelers and Rwandans, with an emphasis on security. There are around 300 mountain gorillas in <strong><a title=\"Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda: Gorilla Trekking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/volcanoes-national-park-in-rwanda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volcanoes National Park<\/a> <\/strong>(the oldest national park in Africa) where <strong>gorilla trekking in Rwanda <\/strong>is done.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 27px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Safe_Is_Gorilla_Trekking\"><\/span><strong>How Safe Is Gorilla Trekking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Gorilla trekking is a remarkable wildlife experience that we cannot recommend enough!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Especially since it is actually really safe. Mountain gorillas though extremely large and powerful are not interested in hurting humans. Moreover, the gorilla families that people visit on gorilla trekking tours are habituated to the presence of human.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">There are of course some fairly rational rules that you should follow while trekking for gorillas to ensure your safety as well as the well-being of the gorillas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">And your gorilla trekking guide is the person to look to if you are ever uncertain about what to do (or not do). He or she is there to protect you and knows the visited troop well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">1. <strong>Gorillas Are Gentle Giants<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"453\" height=\"630\" class=\"wp-image-15751\" style=\"width: 340px; height: 473px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Uganda-Gorilla-Safaris-2.jpg\" alt=\"Is Gorilla Trekking Safe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Uganda-Gorilla-Safaris-2.jpg 453w, https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Uganda-Gorilla-Safaris-2-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">You might reasonably have doubts about the mountain gorillas themselves. Mountain gorillas are exceptionally large and powerful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">A <a title=\"Silverback Gorilla Strength: How Powerful Is A Silverback Gorilla?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/silverback-gorilla-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">silverback<\/a> can weigh up to 220 kg (485 pounds)! But despite their unfair reputation, they&#8217;re not interested in hurting humans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">They are really gentle giants. And are quite shy by nature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Mountain gorillas are even vegetarians predominantly, who at least sometimes eat small insects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">So, while gorillas will defend themselves if attacked, they are not aggressive animals. And they have no interest in messing with humans.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">2. <strong>You Visit Gorillas That Are Habituated<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Further to enhance everyone&#8217;s safety is the fact that the mountain gorilla families you visit on a trek are habituated. This means these gorillas have undergone a long process of slowly becoming accustomed to the human presence. They are, therefore, less likely to become alarmed and agitated by your presence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">3. <strong>You Trek With Expert Local Guides And Armed Rangers<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Moreover, when you go on a gorilla trek you go in the company of a trained guide and armed rangers. Such men and women know the gorilla family groups being visited, and know what can and cannot be done. It is important to always listen to your ranger and stay with the group while trekking. Listen to what you&#8217;re told to do and not do. Poking a silverback&#8217;s stomach, for instance, is not allowed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">But if you follow the rules of your trek guide and act with common sense, you&#8217;re perfectly safe visiting the gorillas. You certainly are NOT safe from getting very muddy on a gorilla trek, as these Tulambule trekkers quickly learned!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">4. <strong>There Is Gorilla Trekking Safety Guidelines To Follow<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Obviously there are<strong><a title=\"10 Gorilla Trekking Rules You Need to Know\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/10-gorilla-trekking-rules-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> rules to follow when trekking <\/a><\/strong>and watching the mountain gorillas that are geared towards not angering, frightening or in any other way upsetting the gorillas. Here are some simple safety guidelines to follow when in the presence of mountain gorillas to further ensure everything goes smoothly:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">\r\n<li>Don&#8217;t use flash photography, as this could startle them.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Only stand as close to the primates as the trek guide says you can (which is usually no closer than 7 metres\/23 feet).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Don&#8217;t make sudden movements or loud noises as these could alarm the gorillas.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Don&#8217;t wear bright or neon colours, and don&#8217;t wear strong cologne or perfume.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If a gorilla comes close, remain submissive and do not look them in the eye, as this is interpreted as a challenge. As tempting as it is, do not touch a baby gorilla.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you happen to look into the eyes of a gorilla, take a brief moment to enjoy the experience, but then immediately take your gaze off the gorilla&#8217;s eyes and look down. This signals to the gorilla that you are not a threat and that everyone can relax.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Always stick with your group under the leadership of the park Rangers and Guides. Moving out of the group without a Ranger could put you in danger.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">5. <strong>The Forest Trek Is Safe, But Tough<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\"><strong><a title=\"The Mountain Gorilla Facts You Need To Know\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/the-mountain-gorilla-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountain gorillas<\/a><\/strong> live in montane forest, which means you have to walk along forest trails to find them. A gorilla trek is all about seeing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat, after all.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Every forest trek varies in length and difficulty depending on a few factors, like which park you visit, the weather, and the particular gorilla troop you&#8217;ve been assigned (troops locations are monitored by park rangers and each trek group is assigned a specific troop to visit).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Generally speaking, visitors can ask to be assigned a troop near or far from the starting point. The less fit, for example, may wish to have shorter hike. Hikes range from about half an hour to three or four hours. There are no overnight hikes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">At Tulambule we usually opt for the longer trek, as the trek itself is part of the fun. This is because you are walking through beautiful, remote and well-preserved indigenous forest. We love the towering trees, ancient ferns, overgrown bush, energetic streams, butterflies, bird calls and more!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">It&#8217;s a hike that is special and rewarding even if there were no mountain gorillas in the mix!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 27px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Safety_Tips_For_Gorilla_Trekking\"><\/span><strong>More Safety Tips For Gorilla Trekking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">1. <strong>You Need To Be Prepared<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Probably the biggest &#8216;danger&#8217; on a gorilla trek is to do with navigating the mountainous and forested terrain. You often walk along narrow or even non-existent trails.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">As we discuss in our guide of what to wear for gorilla trekking, you should cover up your arms and legs to avoid being scratched (or bitten by insects). You should also wear thick gloves as you&#8217;ll likely want to hold onto some vegetation for leverage, but there can be thorns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Further, note that the route you walk is likely to be steep in places, as well as muddy and slippery. So you want hiking boots with good grip. And you might also consider bringing along trekking poles or a walking stick, as many others do. You can also hire the services of a porter, who not only carries your backpack for you but also helps you to navigate tricky sections.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Finally, it can be really cold in the early morning, as well as hot at midday when the there&#8217;s no cloud cover. And it often rains, as you&#8217;re in rainforest after all! So you need to be prepared for all kinds of weather, having warm layers, a waterproof shell, and sunscreen and a sunhat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">2. <strong>Travel With A Local Tour Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">We also recommend travelling with a local tour guide to further ensure your safety. No matter where you go in the world, having a local look after you is always a great idea, as they know the culture, environment, people and wildlife of the place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">3. <strong>Book With A Good Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">It is important to book a good hotel which provides not only comfortable rooms but with stringent security measures in place. Your tour operator can help you select <strong>the best hotels <\/strong>with good security policies in place. Don&#8217;t book with hotels that have poor reviews or are less known by other travelers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Very cheap hotels are normally having crowds and can be penetrated by criminals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">You don&#8217;t want to wake up only to find your room broken into or your valuables taken. Go for the mid-range and luxury hotels if you can.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px; text-transform: capitalize;\">4. <strong>Request for an Easier Hike<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">If you doubt your fitness or are an elder, we recommend that you let your tour operator know about it before booking your gorilla tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">On the day of briefing, the Rangers will allocate gorilla families based on fitness among other factors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">If you are unfit or an elder, insist on tracking a gorilla family that is closer to the starting point to avoid having to hike for long distances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">If you think that you are fit enough, you should go for the medium or more difficult hike. Elders and the physically disabled should read our article on <strong><a title=\"Gorilla Trekking For The Very Old &amp; Physically Incapacitated People \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 2023 Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/gorilla-trekking-for-the-very-old-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gorilla trekking for the very old<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 27px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Gorilla_Trekking\"><\/span><strong>FAQs About Gorilla Trekking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">1. <strong>Is Gorilla Trekking In DRC Safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Gorilla trekking is also possible in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However Congo&#8217;s <strong><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/virunga.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virunga National Park <\/a><\/strong>which is home to gorillas is often tumbling in currents of political instability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">For decades, the people of Congo have struggled through war and instability. As is inevitable, this tableau of human suffering has split over into the conservation of the country&#8217;s national resources, and Virunga National Park has found itself in the middle of countless conflicts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Though valiant efforts were made to protect the park, the end of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century saw much of the park&#8217;s wildlife massacred almost to the point of extinction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">2. <strong>How Difficult Is Gorilla Trekking?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">Gorilla trekking involves hiking through difficult terrain, thick vegetation, hills and valleys. The activity can be challenging and strenuous\u00a0but it is doable for all relatively fit and health trekkers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">3. <strong>What Are The Chances Of Seeing Gorillas In Uganda?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">In our experience organizing gorilla tours in Uganda and Rwanda, the chances of seeing the gorillas are 99%, though I would confidently say 100%.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px;\">4. <strong>Which Month Is Best For Gorilla Trekking In Uganda?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\"><strong>Wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/best-time-to-visit-uganda\/\">when is best time to visit Uganda<\/a>\u00a0 for gorilla trekking<\/strong> is during the dry seasons: December to February and between June and August. However, it is possible to trek gorilla all year round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 25px; text-transform: capitalize;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_safe_and_thrilling_adventure\"><\/span><strong>A safe and thrilling adventure!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 500;\">So yes, gorilla trekking is a safe adventure holiday and we recommend you gather together some friends or loved ones and come on over for an experience you&#8217;ll never forget! And as always, please feel free to chat through any questions or concerns with us.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/book-a-safari-tour\/\">Start conversation now<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes gorilla trekking in the rainforest jungles of Africa is safe both for you and this rare primate, provided that certain considerations are made. 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