Rwanda gorilla trekking for the elderly

Rwanda gorilla trekking for the elderly: gorilla trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
experience that no one would wish to miss out on, however, it requires energy and fitness which
limits the age group for tracking these gentle giants. For the elderly interested in gorilla trekking,
Jeisking Tours has got you covered because we are experts in arranging gorilla safaris in
Rwanda, Uganda, and Congo for elderlies with 98% chances of spotting these mighty creatures
with 98 human DNA.
Mountain gorillas can be found in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Virunga and Kahuizi
Beiga National Parks in Congo, and Mgahinga Gorilla plus Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National
Park in Uganda. All these places are at high elevations, which requires fitness for one to trek.
Our gorilla safaris to Rwanda take you to Volcanoes National Park home to 10 habituated gorilla
families with 80 gorilla permits issued daily.

Gorilla trekking tips for the Elderly

Hire potters
Potters are locals from communities near the park, these potters come to the park in the morning
daily to help clients with carrying their belongings in order to simplify the trek. Elder travelers
are advised to hire two potters to lift them to and from the gorilla trek experience and to be
helped in case of an emergency.

Personal experienced guide
An elderly going in for gorilla trekking is advised to hire a personal experienced guide, these
guides have enough experience in gorilla trekking and are well-trained with basic first aid.
Experienced guides ensure a successful gorilla trekking safari from preparation, trekking, and
descending back to the lodge

Extra days
A gorilla trekking safari for the elderly is perfect with extra days before and after trekking for
proper preparation and enough rest. The extra days help the elderly to adapt to the altitude these
can be occupied with simple walks around the lodge.

Declaration of medical condition

Before embarking on the gorilla trekking safari, the elderly trekkers are advised to hand in their
medical information which is kept confidential and given only to the personal guide. The
medical documents are kept to help find a solution in case of an emergency.

Opting for shorter treks
Elder trekkers are advised to opt for shorter treks while booking their gorilla permits for a
smooth gorilla trekking safari.

Best time to visit the park.

Volcanoes National Park is open and accessible throughout the year. However, most travelers
prefer coming to the park in the dry season because roads are passable. This lies in the months of
June- September and December- February. Wet months of March and October-–November have
heavy rains that make the roads muddy and slippery but favorable for photographers and those
interested in chimpanzee trekking.

Accessibility to Volcanoes National Park

The park can be accessed by a 1- 2 hour drive from Kigali city by road to Kinigi. From other
parks, Volcanoes is 4-5 hours from Nyungwe and 5 hours’ drive from Akagera.
From Uganda at Cyanika border in Kisoro, it takes only 30 minutes to reach the park, 2.5 hours
from Bwindi, and 10 hours’ drive from Entebbe International Airport via Mbarara- Kisoro to
reach the border.

Accommodation options.

Accommodation facilities within the park and outside range from Upmarket, midrange to budget.
Choosing a facility would depend on one’s desire and finances. Among the best include Bisate
Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Kwitonda Lodge, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Da Vinci Lodge, Kinigi
Guest House, and Muhabura Lodge to mention but a few.

For rewarding and lifetime memorable gorilla safaris for the elderly, Jeisking Tours is a trusted
tour operator with experienced personal guides with a touch of first aid and enough knowledge
about gorilla trekking for the elderly. For a custom-made gorilla trekking safari contact us at
gorillaugandasafaribookings@gmail.com or call o775630809 to talk directly with our travel
experts.