Gorilla Trekking Rules

Rules and Regulations for trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda

1. Don’t drop litter in the park.
2. Keep distance of minimum 5 metres or 15 feet from the gorillas.
3. No eating or drinking near the gorillas.
4. Flash photography is not permitted.
5. In case of an emergency toilet, dig a hole of 30cm and fill it up after use.
6. You ought to stay as a tight group when near the gorillas.
7. No smoking near the gorillas.
8. If you must sneeze or cough, cover your face and turn away from the gorillas.
9. Do not touch the gorillas.
10. Your group must be no more than 6 people and all at least 15 years old
11. If you have a cold or an infectious disease, do not visit the gorillas.
12. Do not look at the gorillas directly into the eyes.
13. After or before the visit, keep your voices down until 200 metres away from the gorillas.