Good Gorilla Trekking footwear Must’ have Good Grip, Protect your Ankles, be Water Proof and preferably should be brown or green for easy cleaning.
One thing that we have learned over the years is that a couple of combined factors could make or break your gorilla trekking experience.
Having the right Gorilla trekking footwear could give you a better trekking experience compared to if you had the wrong shoes packed up for your Gorilla trekking in either Uganda or Rwanda – both gorilla treks require somewhat similar gorilla trekking shoes
Your Gorilla trekking footwear has got to be well worn prior to your Gorilla Trek – you do not want to buy a brand new pair of hiking boots that could cause blisters during your long gorilla trekking.
Many forums and or tour operators may suggest you use rubber boots like local rangers and trekkers do here – Their feet are accustomed to the wear and tear, and lack of support, we say stick to your waterproof hiking/gorilla trekking footwear.
Our recommendation is that if your travel itinerary does include; Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, Mountain climbing or hiking – whatever you want to call it, we still say use your waterproof hiking shoes – Not brandy new pairs as these will cause blisters on your feet…ouch!! -very painful.
Gorilla Trekking footwear for tracking Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda
From our previous clientele, we have come to learn that you can not to put fashion over function for gorilla trekking Shoes.
Our recommendation is the KEEN Men’s Targhee III Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boot or Similar –
- 100% Leather and synthetic
- Made in the USA and Imported
- Rubber sole
- Shaft measures approximately Ankle from arch
- WATERPROOF: The KEEN dry waterproof, breathable membrane keeps your feet dry and comfortable all day long by allowing vapour out without letting water in; All leather is treated with a PFC-free water repellant, so you still get the same protection without the harmful chemicals
- TRACTION: KEEN ALL-TERRAIN rubber outsole provides high-traction grip in muddy environments and on rocky surfaces with 4mm multi-directional lugs; Non-marking rubber outsoles leaves no trace or imprints when walking indoors
- SUPPORT: The Torsion stability External Support Shank (ESS) provides support on uneven surfaces; the injected TPU heel-capture system provides next-level stability.
