Gorilla Trekking Safaris For the Elderly

Gorilla Trekking For the Elderly – Mountain Gorilla trekking is a popular safari activity in East Africa that many travelers have described as a life-changing adventure and shouldn’t miss on your bucket list when visiting East Africa. The safari activity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows travelers to come face to face with their second closest relatives, the gorillas in their natural Habitat. Acacia Safaris Limited considers all traveler who are above 60 as senior travelers and have well-designed safari packages for them. Age is just a number, you too can take on a gorilla trekking adventure today.

Gorilla Trekking For the Elderly – Seniors’ Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Gorilla Trekking – Sedan chairs

The elderly and seniors are not an exception from those who yearn to meet the gentle giants face to face in their native habitats. Acacia Safaris has all the necessary information that will help you book your gorilla trekking safari for the elderly. It is most common nowadays for the senior to yearn for magical gorilla encounters. This has become a dream for the elderly who yearn to trek gorillas before they die. 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. Since the time of Dian Fossey, gorilla trekking has been a top bucket list for most travelers to East Africa.

It is thus an adventure for all kinds of people since the young, older, solo, family, and group of friends all yearn to meet and spend quality time with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Acacia Safaris Limited offers the best gorilla safaris for senior and elderly travelers with no difficulty. Whether it’s in Uganda, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo, get the best hustle-free senior 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 adventure on your visit to these areas regardless of your physical weakness. Choose us for your Elderly Gorilla Trekking safari and live to remember the moment.

All you need to know about planning an Elderly Gorilla Trekking safari – what we require you to do

Declaration of medical condition

Your safety is important. Therefore Acacia Safaris Limited recommends its clients to declare their medical records and the contact of personal doctors. This information will be highly protected and private that is only provided to a private personal guide. The above information will be helpful in case of an emergence

Choose a short gorilla trek

Due to the common physical difficulties, we advise senior travelers 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 and where they last built their nests. Senior travelers are reminded to disclose their elderly challenges with hiking to the park ranges.

Carry enough drinking water and energy-giving snacks

Your body needs energy on a trek thus snacks a drinking water will be a great deal too. Elderly travelers are therefore advised to carry enough drinking water and energy-giving snacks to keep them energetic.

Hire sedan chairs

To avoid altitude sickness and failure to reach the gorillas, very elderly travelers are advised to hire sedan chairs. Here seniors are carried by a group of four porters into the jungle and back. The money paid is surely worth the price. You will not step your feet down throughout the trek.

Book a gorilla safari with Extra Days

This is also a great idea as it will grant senior travelers more time to relax and recover from the long hectic journey. It is more comforting and relaxing to spend an extra day at the lodge before you take your first gorilla trek. This will help you adapt to the altitude and go to the park headquarters to inquire about the day’s experience and explain to the park officials their needs and also relax before engaging their second trek. A once in a life time Experience is an absolute thriller you shouldn’t miss when planning a visit to Africa. Let us help you plan your long-awaited African adventure, chose us for the best safari experiences.