Rules and Regulations for Gorilla Tracking: Gorilla tracking is exciting, but it can also be dangerous, and for anything that is good, there must be regulations; otherwise, if money weren’t regulated, then it would be of no value. We discuss the rules and regulations of gorilla tracking in Rwanda.
- A minimum of just 8 visitors can be allowed to track a particular Group or family.
- Ensure you have clean hands before you head out to track the gorillas.
- Keep you voices as low as possible as you head to track the gorillas and even when you meet them.
- You will be led by the guide or ranger guide through the trails of the park. Please follow them and ensure you do not be apart from you group members.
- As you approach the gorillas, you will be informed b the guide such that you get ready for them.
- When you meet the gorillas, please keep a distance of about 7 meters. These gorillas can be charged if they feel provoked or challenged.
- Do not eat or smoke in the company of the gorillas.
- Flash photography is not allowed; therefore, remove the flash while taking photos.
- The maximum time you can spend with the gorillas is one hour.
- If you are ill, please do not track gorillas; talk to the authorities, they may get you another tracking time if you get better or refund your money.
- Do not litter anything in the forest.
- If you feel like using the toilet, ask the Ranger guide to advise you accordingly.
- It’s advisable that you put on hiking boots
- Carry a rain coat as the weather may change since this is a tropical rainforest.
- Carry your packed lunch and water as you may not be sure of how long the trek may be.
- You will also be given more regulations during the briefing. Please abide by them.
