Regardless of the current global warming that has severely affect the world, gorilla tracking or gorilla trekking is an activity that you can enjoy or year-round however there are distinctive seasons what we refer to as the peak season and low season in the beautiful destinations.
The best gorilla tracking time in Uganda and Rwanda would be in the dry season where you expect little rains in the forest and this would the months of January to March and June to October.
Please do not forget that these are tropical countries where by rains are received unpredictably so travelers are recommended to take note of the weather changing factor amidst, not forgetting to talk about the wet season or the season that we receive much rains especially areas around the tropical rainfall zones where by it may rain cuts and dogs and this my hinder the activity although it’s not that instance if you have a 4×4 car as one of the essentials to access the gorilla tracking routes in the red rocky roads of Uganda, in actual sense even if it rains in the tropics in will not rain for the whole day so the jungle is still accessible even if it’s a rainy season because some times it rains in the night and by the time its day the rain has stopped and we are ready to go gorilla trekking in the jungle.
The strategic essentials needed in the tracking activity are not different from those that we are used to;
Physical Fitness
Your fitness level will determine your ability as you go trailing for the gentle giants in the highlands. For a fascinating experience so you need extra preparations before you hit the trails of the Virunga.
Hiking Shoes
Good hiking shoes are essential for a successful gorilla trek You are required to pack tracking boots with you given that the trails are muddy slopes. When it rains the trails may become slippery. Besides the jungle has water streams that may require water proofed boots.
Clothing
Long Sleeved shirts and tops are essential for the gorilla hike. Long pants are also essential given that walking through the jungle requires you to having covered legs and arms to protect you from the underground thicket that will keep scratching your if you have open body parts.
Rain Jackets or ponchos should not miss in your backpack. Most of the gorilla tracking areas are located in tropical rain forests so the weather keeps changing unpredictably and to avoid being wet you need a rain coat.
Insect repellents is also still a must pack if you are moving inside the tropics you are required to curry the repellents because the forests harbor tropical insects.
Water proof gadgets such as camera bags and backpacks given that it may rain while in the jungle. These will protect the valuables. It is advisable to carry your gadgets in such bags.
Extra rechargeable batteries. You may need extra batteries to maintain your camera. In the process of jungle excitement, you don’t need any distraction. Having taken multiple pictures from the previous trips you may need stronger batteries. Remember you may stay in eco lodges that use solar energy.
Often forgotten, packed lunch is a must pack! The time spent on a mountain gorilla trek is unpredictable and the activity itself is a challenging activity that requires vital calories. After the gorilla watching session, you will have some time to take your packed lunch.