Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Rules & Regulations
Rwanda gorilla trekking rules and regulations are set and meant to be followed by any person willing to see mountain gorillas during Rwanda gorilla tours. Rwanda is one of the three African countries that is home to mountain gorillas which is the only gorilla species that only survive in its natural habitat and increasing in numbers.
- Clean your hands before heading out to the forest. This is done to ensure that no infections are carried into the gorilla habitat since hands can touch so many surfaces during the trek.
- Keep your voice low as much as possible as you go trekking and even after seeing the gorillas. High pitched sounds could easily bother the gorillas and make them uncomfortable.
- Keep close to your group at all times.
- Keep a distance of about 7 meters from the gorillas. Do this at all times and keep away from the gorillas as they may not be aware of keeping this 7-meter distance.
- Do not eat or smoke during a Rwanda gorilla trek
- Flash photography is not allowed. Carry a no flash camera or turn the flash off when taking pictures or recording videos of the mountain gorillas.
- A maximum of 1 hour is spent in the presence of the mountain gorillas and all tourists should respect this.
- Do not litter or leave any rubbish in the gorilla habitat. Take back whatever you come with into the forest.
- Any persons who are ill or suffering from contagious diseases including flu and colds are not allowed to trek gorillas.
