Below is what you need to know regarding the tips for gorilla tracking in Uganda?
What is the best time for gorilla trekking? Uganda is near to the equator so the climate doesn’t change so much. There are two weather changing seasons and these include; the wet and dry seasons. The wet season happens from September to November and from March to April. The dry season happens from December to February and from June to August. Though since the gorilla habitats are in the rain forests, you should expect rainfall at any time. The wet seasons usually don’t affect the mobility of the gorillas so you can trek the mountain gorillas at any time of the year, nothing like wildlife viewing elsewhere in Africa. Those that like photography, you ought to visit during December, January, February, June, July, August, and September.
How fit are you for gorilla trekking? Any guest can enjoy gorilla trekking provided they prepare expressively for it. Given its type, gorilla trekking in Uganda is physical as you trek through the rain forests, with the dense vegetation and in steeply paths full of mud. This means that it takes a lot of fitness to complete the trek with a lot of enjoyment and fun. It’s vital to keep in mind that it’s a rain forest and not so humid and a bit cool, even though you become warm as you trek. The porters are very helpful.
What to carry when going for the gorilla trek? You need healthy and strong legs, a camera, a small backpacker, a jacket and very comfortable boots.
About the advice for photography? The chances for photography are extraordinarily amazing and very incredible that you will take so many pictures and videos until you consume all the batteries and memory cards. Since the gorillas are the main center of attraction in the countries, always focus more on your trip so you should be well prepared for the best pictures of the green and dense environment, with gorillas themselves being dark subjects always in shadows, though this also varies when they move out in the open at times.
This means you need a good camera that can capture very good memories of this once in a lifetime experience that you would boast about when you return home to your family and friends. Always ensure that you have a good zoom lens with a maximum of 300mm. To one side from the photogenic mountain gorillas, the surrounding environment is very exciting with possibly great ways to photograph, dramatic skylines and volcanoes, along with endless rolling hills and lakes. The wide angle lens might be worth considering capturing the surrounding.