A Walking Stick on A Gorilla Hike in Uganda

Gorilla trekking is the main tourist activity in Uganda. Uganda is gifted with more than 19 habituated gorilla families ready for trekking. The two gorilla parks in Uganda include:

• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

The two parks are situated in southwestern Uganda which are reached after 9 hours’ drive from Entebbe Airport by road.

Gorilla Hiking Stick

Each gorilla trek begins with a briefing at the park headquarters at around 7:30 am and thereafter, guests are allowed to move in the forest to see mountain gorillas.

Before setting off the forest, every guest is given a free walking stick. For what use?

• The walking stick support guests throughout the trek. It should be noted that the Gorilla trekking trails are slippery and then, it’s wise to move with a walking stick.
• Tool of defense – a stick act as a tool of defense. The forests harbor dangerous game like snakes and so on. In case of an attack, a stick can help you scare some of the wild animals.
• A walking stick can clear the way – beat on the obstacle vegetation and proceed.
• You can sit down on the way to relax but a walking stick can support you when getting up.
• The walking stick can be used to cross over rivers or valleys.