When you talk about gorilla trekking, most travelers are left to think that it is only for the young. But the latter is not true because even the elderly can be part of this life changing experience.
How gorilla trip for the old is planned
The best way for you to plan a gorilla trip in Uganda or Rwanda is by getting in touch with our reservation team and we shall have you covered whether your plan is to explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Volcanoes National Park or the Virunga National Park while on gorilla trek. When planning a gorilla trip in Uganda or Rwanda and you are very old then the best is for you to embark on a short gorilla trek.
Exercise before gorilla trek
Do as much as exercise as you can to keep you fit. It is this reason why we always advise our clients to book early enough or travel to a destination before the actual trek so that they can familiarize themselves with altitude so that you do not face challenges on gorilla trek. Note, gorilla treks in Uganda or Rwanda are all about hiking through the dense vegetation and steep slope while in search for mountain gorillas. A trek to see mountain gorillas can take you about 2 to 6 hours depending location of mountain gorillas, nature of habitat and your physical wellness.
Carry adequate drinking water and energy giving snacks
Have adequate drinking water and energy giving snacks to help keep strong and fit to make a complete trek. In your packing list, bottled water and snacks are some of the essential items not to miss out.
Talk to a tour operator you plan to deal with prior actual trek
It is always important that you talk to a tour operator before you embark on actual trek. This will help the tour operator explain to park official at Uganda Wildlife Authority so that you are allocated to the easier gorilla group to trek and also to enable park ranger guide move at a pace favorable to him or her. On actual gorilla safari trek, make sure that you are open to the park ranger guide so that he or she walks at your pace.
Hire sedan chairs/porter
In case of need for push or pull, there are porters at the park headquarters to give a hand of help although you need to hire one at $10-$20. Alternatively, you will be carried in sedan chairs for the disabled persons. You will be carried by a group of 4 porters and this may cost you about $400.