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On the
way to the gorilla trekking: |
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A maximum of 6 visitors may visit a
group of habituated gorillas in a day. This
minimizes behavioural disturbance to the gorillas
and the risk of their exposure to human- borne
diseases. Note that these species are endangered
apes.
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Please always keep your voices low.
You will then also be able to
observe the great bird life and
other wildlife in the forest.
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Do not leave rubbish in the Park,
Whatever you bring into the forest
should be carried back out with you.
You will be taken to where the guides observed the
gorillas the day before
from there you will follow the gorilla's trail to
find them. Look out for the gorilla's nesting sites
along the way!
When you approach the Gorillas, the guides will
inform you when to get your cameras ready.
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When
you are with the Gorillas: |
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Keep a minimum of 5 meters from the gorillas.
This is to protect them from catching human disease.
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You must stay in tight group when you are with the
gorillas ,remember to keep your voices down all the
time. However its ok to ask the guide questions.
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Do
not eat or drink while you are near the gorillas. Eating or drinking inevitably will increase the
risk of food/ drink morsels/ droplets falling, which
could increase the risk of transmission of diseases.
Sometimes the gorilla charge.
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Follow the guides
example-crouch down slowly, do not look the gorillas
directly in the eyes and wait for the animals to
pass.
Do not try and take pictures and do not attempt to
run away. Running away will increase risk.
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Taking Pictures: |
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Flash photography is not permitted! when taking
pictures move slowly and carefully.
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Do not touch the
gorillas. They are wild animals. They might look
cuddly but.
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The maximum time you can spend with the
gorillas is one hour.
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However if the gorillas become
agitated or nervous, the guide will finish the visit
very early.
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After the visit, keep your voices down until you are
200 meters from the Gorillas.
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General Health Rules: |
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Remember gorillas are very susceptible to human
diseases. The following are ways to minimize the
risk your visit might pose to them.
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Respect the limits imposed on the number of visitors
allowed with the gorillas each day. This minimizes
the risk of disease transmission and stress to the
group.
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If you are feeling ill, or you are carrying
contagious disease, volunteer to stay behind. An
alternate visit will be arranged for you, or you
will be refunded your money.
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If you feel the urge to cough or sneeze when you are
near the gorillas, please turn you head away and
cover your nose and mouth in order to minimize the
spread of bacteria or viruses.
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Always stay 5 meters away from the gorillas. The
further back you are, the more relaxed the group
will be.
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