The age limit for Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is 15 year this is for reasons of safety and possible disease transmission, with children under this age being more prone to infection. All children below the age of 15 years old are not allowed to do gorilla trekking and they cannot be issued with a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda for gorilla trekking.
The Age limit for Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is also the same set in Uganda. Any child below the age of 15 year in Rwanda cannot be allowed to see the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Neither are they allowed to track Golden monkeys. BOOK NOW
The age limit for Gorilla trekking is set by Uganda Wildlife Authorities however Chimpanzee trekking age limit is at the age of 12 years. Below that age one cannot be allowed to track Chimpanzees in Kibale forests in Uganda.
Again, to minimize possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are requested to maintain a distance of 7.0 metres (23 feet) from the gorillas. Guests that display cold, flu or other respiratory tract symptoms will not be allowed to join a gorilla trek as the park office have the authority to deny any such guest/s access. In such instances, the cost of the gorilla tracking permit will be refunded.
Gorilla trekking is strenuous and should guests have any condition that could be triggered by high altitude or vigorous exercise, we recommend that all guests consult with their general practitioner well in advance of their travel date as this will enable them to comply accordingly with said protocol (by having an issued certificate of health) and utilize the opportunity to discuss other sensible health precautions.
No flash photography is permitted when taking images of the gorillas.
Other gorilla trekking protocols include:-
-Maximum gorilla trekking duration of any group is 1.0 hour per day.
-Maximum number of guests per gorilla trekking excursion is 8.
-Please do not consume any food or drink while in the presence of gorillas.
-Smoking is not allowed.
-Please keep the surroundings clean and free of litter.
-Spitting in the park is strictly prohibited.