INFORMATION
ABOUT RWANDA GORILLA safaris
- In case of a gorilla charge, the Guides would show you how to act in a submissive manner.
- You may not be allowed to stare directly into the eyes of the Mountain gorillas.
- In case of a charge (witch is usually a mock), you are required to stay still or crouch down.
- Flash photography is prohibited
- Gorillas share up to 98% DNA with humans and are endangered. Minimizing disease transmittal is through the following methods:
a) If one has a cold or severe flu, they are not allowed to visit the gorillas and a refund would be processed in such a scenario. This though has to be communicated before the trek.
b) sneezing towards the Mountain Gorillas is not permissible.
c) On the Gorilla tour, one is only allowed to spit in issue and if one wishes to defecate, a hole in the ground will be availed with assistance by the Gorilla guides using a machete.
- Rwanda Gorilla tours involve some strenuous walking and should only be considered based on the level of fitness.
- Some of the Gorilla Trackers, Gorilla guides were once poachers and know the forests really well. They will offer more information too about the general tourism of these areas.
- One is not allowed to eat in the vicinity of the Mountain Gorillas.
- Please do not tease or imitate the Gorillas as this could be taken as a battle for dominance.
- Only people of 15 years and above can participate in gorilla tours
African Gorilla
Rwanda
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