What to wear on a chimp trekking Safari – is one of the top questions travelers ask Us.
If you are going on a chimp trekking Safari be it in Rwanda or Uganda, it’s important that you understand what to wear on a chimp trekking Safari. Secondly, besides knowing what to wear on a chimp trekking safari, you also need to be keen on things to bring with you on a trekking safari.
Chimp trekking usually takes place in tropical Forests like; Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest, or Uganda’s Kibale forest, Kalinzu forest or Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National park, which are often characterized by wet or damp climatic conditions.
Bringing with you the correct chimp trekking Safari gear will enable you comfortably indulge in chimp trekking in Either or both Rwanda and Uganda.
Protecting your Body – What to wear on a chimp trekking Safari.
Protecting your precious body while trekking chimps in the tropical forest should be one of your number one motives. This can only be attained if you take time to read this post in order to understand what to wear On a chimp trekking Safari to Rwanda and or Uganda.
- Long-Sleeved Shirts: We recommend that you wear comfortable long-sleeved shirts to protect your arms from the thorny bushes and or any forest bugs that bit or cause and allergy to your skin.
- Waterproof Jacket: This will help keep you dry and comfortable through the chimp Trekking experience. However, we recommend that you bring a lightweight waterproof jacket, not your bulky winter waterproof coat.
- Insect Repellent: There are a variety of insect repellents on the market both at your local home stores or online. Carry some for your trip to Africa trust me you will need it to keep all insects far away from your body.
- Gloves: Bring gloves to protect your hands while you trek for chimps. You don’t have to buy fancy gloves online, simply ask your guide on arrival to drop by a local hardware store (time permitting) and there you can pick up ordinary gardening gloves – Buying from a local store benefits the community.
- Hiking/trekking boots: Remember all chimp trekking safaris take place in tropical rain forests characterized by rainy climates – meaning the place gets wet & muddy. You can not wear flip flops or ordinary shoes on a chimp trek. We recommend descent waterproof hiking boots to protect you from both rain and also to support your ankles while you trek the uneven tracks of the forests.
Waterproof Day pack / Bag: This comes in handy for carrying your camera(s), extra battery, repellents, bottled water (2 litres – recommended), binoculars and any other stuff you may want to take with you into the forest.
The things mentioned above are those we think as basics to the client’s question of “What to wear on a chimp trekking Safari to Rwanda or Uganda Rwanda”. If you have any suggestions and or questions, please contact us.
