![Gorillas seen while gorilla trekking in Uganda](https://images.followalice.com/1jjwjN4MJRr7ppEL7luCR5/8269cba3434d650bfa7fe1ce9e78aae9/Bwindi_Lodge_Gorilla.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=1200&h=1200)
Is gorilla trekking safe? (Quick answer: yes!)
Gorilla trekking is a safe enterprise, so long as you follow a few basic rules and listen to your trek guide. We introduce you to the safety guidelines for gorilla trekking to give you peace of mind about this extraordinary adventure.
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Mountain gorillas are gentle giants
![Gorilla trekking in Uganda Mgahinga National Park](https://images.followalice.com/1dCkQ5B98bnU8EQQARK0cJ/ae8c9787d4585054d887d0166003c690/Uganda-19.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=648)
You visit habituated gorillas
![Man taking a photo of a seated mountain gorilla](https://images.followalice.com/3AyoqH3roAyJpY2BxvLcBk/073e35afa4030de8f0058d49483ee3b5/Things-to-know-before-going-Gorilla-trekking.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=448)
You trek with a trained guide
![gorilla trek in Uganda](https://images.followalice.com/7vyv81el6shCM4NvNBJcuC/ff7847137a0afc21c530cb0aa7ec5987/Group-on-gorilla-trekking-with-guide-and-rangers.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=450)
Gorilla trekking safety guidelines
Don't use flash photography, as this could startle them. Only stand as close to the primates as the trek guide says you can (which is usually no closer than three metres). Don't make sudden movements or loud noises as these could alarm the gorillas. Don't wear bright or neon colours, and don't wear strong cologne or perfume. If a gorilla comes close, remain submissive and do not look them in the eye, as this is interpreted as a challenge.
![Gorilla troop](https://images.followalice.com/7M01hj3bZo1bOdq6w7S4QD/4b223503edc7da1b499987e9bc4a228c/Gorilla_troop.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=800)
The forest trek is safe, but tough
![gorilla trek through jungle](https://images.followalice.com/5Veb0cHfnrKlf1tDlaXE2F/50d65344bae2f427eacccae45cef8561/Group-going-through-the-forest-on-gorilla-trekking-in-uganda-1024x575.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=449)
You need to be prepared
![Gorilla trekkers in Uganda](https://images.followalice.com/5ErPY2XRUpMnjmlFAlblm2/9a0da519ab28b795646727f6bea6e91f/Group_Picture_in_Uganda__1_.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=800)
![Gorilla trekkers by a muddy stream in the forest](https://images.followalice.com/FypYkAzT2uesdsjK9VwX2/8990493a8d3fd870201cc87d2764fd2c/Rager-explaning-on-gorilla-trekking-in-Uganda-1024x575.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=449)
Uganda and Rwanda are stable countries
Well-run national parks
![Ours. View of Mt Sabyinyo, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda](https://images.followalice.com/5iH7Ch1FlLQ1I1RXCCOxm2/a1c64e07aa42d2698df3db19ea2d0e3d/Ours._View_of_mount_Sabyinyo__one_of_the_volcanoes_in_the_Volcanoes_National_Park_in_Rwanda.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=531)
![Dan and happy group in Kampala, Uganda](https://images.followalice.com/7DLFbftI0aYovodESKYHOe/399810d1e5a45759ff2affdf9587d3a1/We_are_super_excited_about_our_next_Uganda_trip_coming_up_on_Christmas_day_with_inez132____________________followalice_u.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=598)