What to pack for gorilla trekking

Layers, gloves, and the few things that actually matter on the trail.

We answer this kind of question every week from Kampala, not from a call centre. The useful reply depends on your dates, fitness, and whether you are combining countries. A generic “June to September” is a start, not a plan.

What we will ask you

When you can travel, who you are travelling with, and what you hope the days will feel like. From there we can say which park, which permit window, and whether an extra night is worth more than another activity.

Pearl Pulse is based in Uganda. We plan from the ground. If a brochure answer would waste your time, we would rather write a shorter, more precise note.