What you wear to a gorilla trekking once in a lifetime experience, is critical to ensure comfort and enjoyment of this occasion. This list will assist you in packing the correct gear.
What to wear on the trek -?
As the vegetation is thick, lush, high and filled with plants, bushes and tree branches, you are
advised to:
Wear long pants or detachable trousers
Long sleeved shirts / blouse, with short sleeved underneath
Carry a hat or banda, Insect repellent, garden gloves
Wear good hiking shoes with good grip
Day Pack – preferably waterproof OR take a big black bag to put over the Day Pack in case it rains
Waterproof and Wind-proof jacket preferably with a hoodie
Plastic Ziplock packets for your cell phone and other items to stay dry in case of rain
showers
Gaiters
Long socks to wear over your pants
The packing list below is just a mere guideline as you may have your own preferences: -
1-2 long sleeved shirts
3 short sleeved t-shirts
2 –3 pairs of light weight slacks/trousers – that can dry quickly (if wearing on treks)
1 pair of shorts
1 sweater or sweatshirt
A waterproof and windproof jacket
Gloves – gardening or similar (for gorilla trekking)
Strong waterproof walking boots – pants should be tucked into socks and boots while trekking (heavy
soled rain boots also work well)
Pair of sports sandals / flip-flops
Hat-wide brim or with a visor for sun protection
Sleepwear
Underwear
Lightweight wool socks
Swimsuit
Plastic bags for wet clothes
Miscellaneous Sunscreen Sunglasses with neck strap Insect repellent Small day pack Flashlight Binoculars Extra batteries Camera and extra lenses Personal toiletries Prescription medicines and possibly prescription itself Tissues & wet wipes Small notebook First Aid Kit including rehydration sachets, anti-diarrhoea medicine, aspirin, cold medication, antiseptic cream, band-aids, motion sickness pills, lip balm, eye drops and personal medication.