Uganda Mountain Gorilla Trekking Rules

To protect the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda, the following Uganda Mountain Gorilla Trekking Rules and regulations must be observed:

• No one with a communicable disease, such as flu or diarrhoea, is allowed to visit the gorillas.
• Do not surround the gorillas but remain in a tight group.
• Leave a distance of at least 5m between you and the gorillas.
• If they approach you, move back slowly.
• Flash photography is strictly forbidden.
• Do not eat or smoke within 200m of the gorillas.
• If you need to sneeze or cough, turn away from the gorillas and cover your nose and mouth.
• Bury all human faeces in a hole dug at least 30cm (one foot) deep and ensure that it is properly filled in afterwards.
• All litter must be removed from the park for disposal.
• Do not spit on vegetation or soil while in the park.
• No person under 15 years is allowed to track gorillas.
• When with the gorillas, avoid making loud noises or sudden movements.
• Contact time with the gorillas is strictly limited to one hour.
• Please observe all instructions from your guide.

Good behavior

• Keep your voice down or be quiet. You will see and hear if you do.
• Don’t point or waive your arms- this can be seen as a threat. Move slowly.
• If approached by a gorilla, back away slowly to keep 5m separation.
• Don’t use flash, this could threaten the gorillas and bother other visitors.