Gorilla trekking for the Elderly-seniors and disabled

Gorilla trekking safaris are a popular safari activity in East Africa and a must-include for those in love with primates. Coming face to face with these massive endangered gorilla species in the wild has been described by many travelers as a life-changing experience. Gorilla trekking requires physical fitness however our Gorilla trekking for the Elderly-seniors and disabled allows all groups of travelers to trek gorillas.

Gorillas are our second closest relatives after the chimpanzees sharing up to 96% of DNA with humans. Regardless of your physical ability, age, or medical condition, you can still trek the mountain gorillas and have memories that you will live to remember for the rest of your life. Acacia Safaris guarantees gorilla trekking tours for the senior, elderly, and Disabled people to both Rwanda and Uganda that will allow you to experience the magic of trekking these massive giants in the wild tropical rainforests of East Africa

All you need to know about Gorilla Trekking for the Elderly – Gorilla trekking for the Elderly, seniors, and disabled

Acacia Safaris Limited has well-designed safari packages for both the elderly and the disabled at affordable costs. The elderly and seniors are not an exception from those who yearn to meet the gentle giants face to face in their native habitats and thus here we bring the opportunity for them to trek these massive creatures. Presently, most seniors are using their retirement money to fund their gorilla trekking trips an indication that a gorilla trekking tour is indeed a dream for most if not travelers despite their age.

We have arranged several gorilla tips where children want to surprise their parents and seniors with gorilla trekking as a retirement package. Whether it’s in Uganda, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo, Acacia Safaris offers the best senior’s gorilla trekking adventures at affordable rates. Yes, hiking to see mountain gorillas in the jungles of Bwindi’s impenetrable forest, Mgahinga Gorilla, Volcanoes, and Virungas national park is strenuous however based on our intimate knowledge and experience in organizing gorilla trekking safaris, we guarantee success despite your physical disabilities, all you need is to contact us and we help you plan your safari

Tips for a successful gorilla trekking safari for the elderly

Hire sedan chairs

To avoid altitude sickness and failure to reach the gorillas, Acacia Safaris advises very elderly travelers to hire sedan chairs. The sedan chairs enable seniors and the elderly to be carried by a group of four porters into the jungle and back. The money paid is surely worth the price as you will not step your feet down all throughout the trek.

Declaration of medical condition

Acacia Safaris highly recommend its clients declare their medical record and the contact of their personal doctor. This information will be highly protected and private that is only provided to a private personal guide. This information is just needed in case of an emergency.

Get a walking stick & porters

Acacia Safaris recommends its clients get a walking stick for support and easy hiking through the jungle. The walking sticks are offered at the visitor’s center.

Choose a short gorilla trek

Senior travelers are advised to choose a short-trek gorilla family. Ensure you get a gorilla family that lives in low-altitude areas and is easy to trek. Some gorillas are easy while others are hard to trek depending on their locations. Gorilla family allocation is done during the pre-gorilla trekking briefing and it’s based on age, physical fitness, and hiking abilities. Senior travelers are reminded to disclose their elderly challenges with hiking to the park ranges.

Carry enough drinking water and energy-giving snacks

You need to keep strong and fresh throughout the gorilla trekking session. Elderly travelers are therefore advised to carry enough drinking water and energy-giving snacks to keep them energetic.