Physical Exercises for Gorilla Trekking
Physical exercising is highly recommended for those planning to come for gorilla trekking. Whichever country you are visiting g for gorilla tours, physical fitness is essential and hence the need for physical exercising before the trekking date. Hiking up and down hill in search of the endangered gorillas is not a walk away experience but rather a strenuous adventure. You ought to be physically fit to enjoy the lifetime gorilla safari experience. Mountain gorillas live in the jungle forest of Bwindi Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla, Volcanoes and Virunga National Parks in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo respectively. At Gorilla Trek Africa, we advise our clients to exercise before coming for a gorilla trek. The examples of physical exercises for gorilla trekking include:
Walking:
Days or weeks to your gorilla trekking date, try walking as much as possible. Lengthy walking will make your legs and body get used and ready for extended walks in gorilla trekking. Instead of jumping onto a ride to go for shopping, try walking and you will like the benefits when it comes to your gorilla tour. At times when the allocated gorilla family goes far, travelers can walk close to 8 hours before reaching them. A traveler who will have walked back at home will find no problem with this extensive walking in search of the gorillas. Trekking time to see gorillas can range between 30 minutes to a full day. However, travelers are 99% sure of meeting gorillas at the end of the trek.
Long Hikes
Do you have any hill near you? Try hiking when preparing for mountain gorilla trekking. Hiking up and down the hill near you will make you ready for mountain gorilla hikes. The search for gorillas entails hiking you and down hill through jungle forests in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Any traveler not used to hiking will undeniably find it hard to trek gorillas. Each day of your preparations, spare some 3-4 hours to hiking and you will be physically fit as time comes closer to your trekking date.
Stretching
Stretch ups are also recommended for physical fitness. At times in gorilla trekking, travelers are required to stretch across a water stream or a deep trench. Stretching will make your muscles relaxed and flexible. Also stretching limits the risks of heart attack, pressure and muscle pulls in gorilla trekking. You can get a trainer to help you in this.
More tips for gorilla trekking
Besides physical exercises, travelers planning to do gorilla trekking are advised to:
- Check with the medical doctor to confirm no any sickness
- Book and reserve a gorilla permit as early as possible
- Keep in touch with the travel operator
- Carry the right attire for the jungle
- Take enough drinks
- Carry insect repellants
- Follow the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking
Conclusively, physical exercising is essential in preparing for mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Your physical fitness will ease your gorilla trekking experience in Africa with Gorilla Trek Africa.
