Packing List for Mountain Gorilla safari in Uganda & Rwanda

The packing list below is just a mere guideline as you may have your own preference. These are some of the items to pack for Uganda or Rwanda gorilla safaris.

• 1-2 long sleeved shirts
• 3 short sleeved t-shirts
• 2 –3 pairs of light weight slacks/trousers – that can dry quickly (if wearing on treks)
• 1 pair of shorts
• 1 sweater or sweatshirt
• A waterproof and windproof jacket
• 1 skirt (for women)
• Gloves – gardening or similar (for gorilla trekking)
• Strong waterproof walking boots – pants should be tucked into socks and boots while trekking (heavy soled rain boots also work well)
• Pair of sports sandals like Tevas
• Hat-wide brim or with a visor for sun protection
• Sleepwear
• Underwear
• Lightweight wool socks
• Swimsuit (and a plastic bag)

Miscellaneous

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses with neck strap
• Insect repellent with DEET
• Small day pack
• Flashlight
• Binoculars
• Extra batteries
• Camera and extra lenses
• Film particularly fast film for the gorillas
• Personal toiletries
• Prescription medicines and possibly prescription itself
• Kleenex tissues
• Small notebook

First Aid Kit including rehydration sachets, anti-diarrhea medicine, aspirin, cold medication, antiseptic cream, band-aids, motion sickness pills, lip balm, eye drops and personal medication.