Rwanda gorilla tracking guidelines, rules and regulations
These Rwanda gorilla tracking guidelines/ rules were designed and set to lessen disease transmission and behavioral disturbance to the gorillas from tourists on their Gorilla trekking Safari. A number of rules designed to protect both gorillas and tourists include;
- Then minimum age for tourists visiting the gorillas is 15 years and above.
- A maximum of eight tourists per visit per group.
- Tourists that are not feeling well or sick are not allowed to see the gorillas to prevent transmission of diseases to them.
- Tourist should maintain of a distance of 7 meters between them and the gorillas.
- One tourist group is allowed per each gorilla group.
- Tourists are allowed a maximum of one her with the gorillas.
- While with the gorillas, no flash photography is allowed.
- Tourists must remain together in a tight group.
- While in the presence of gorillas no loud noises or pointing fingers at the gorillas.
- While with the gorillas, tourists are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke.
- In case of coughing and sneezing, tourists must turn away and cover their mouths.
- Tourists are not allowed to clear away vegetation to get a better view.
- No trash may be dropped in the park
- In case you want to ease yourself, your guide will direct you when to dig a hole of 30 centimeters where the feces will be buried.
