Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is a popular activity, attracting tourists from around the world. Visitors can participate in guided treks led by experienced trackers and guides that are well versed and have knowledge on how to and where to find the Gorillas for you since they always keep track of them. Gorilla trekkers allows visitors to observe these incredible primates in their natural habitat. Trekking to see the gorillas can be a challenging but rewarding experience, as it often involves hiking through dense vegetation and steep terrain thus requires once physical fitness and also all the visitors visiting the park for Gorilla trekking, are required to carry the right essentials for the activity. i.e., you are required to have the following;
comfortable hiking boots for Hiking the terrain
long trouser and long-sleeved shirts to prevent scratches from the tree branches.
garden gloves, insect repellent and sunscreen, a hat among other essentials of personal nature

Bwindi’s gorillas are protected within the park, and strict regulations are in place to ensure their conservation and minimize any potential disturbance. These regulations include a limit on the number of visitors per gorilla group and a maximum time of one hour for each gorilla encounter to limit stress on the animals.
Conservation efforts in Bwindi have been successful in stabilizing and even increasing the mountain gorilla population. The park’s gorilla tourism also plays a crucial role in generating revenue for conservation initiatives, contributing to the protection of this endangered species and their habitat.