What to wear in Volcanoes National Park
What to wear in Volcanoes National Park depends on a number of factors one of which being the time of the year you are visiting the Park and the activities you plan on undertaking. However, given the fact that Volcanoes National Park is generally a thick jungle, some essentials can work for all activities and whichever season you undertake the trip. Your ultimate gorilla trekking, volcano climbing, golden monkey tracking, bird watching and hiking experience in Volcanoes National Park will largely be determined by what you wear and therefore, make sure to;
Always wear a waterproof backpack for carrying your packed lunch/snacks, drinking water, pair of binoculars, camera and cash during most activities in the Park especially during gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, volcano climbing, Dian Fossey Gravesite hike and birding.
Wear light-weight trousers while undertaking the activities in Volcanoes National Park so as to protect your legs from being bitten by safari ants or being stung by stinging nettles.
You will have to wear sweaters during the chilly evenings and mornings, given the fact that Volcanoes National Park is found in an area of high elevation.
Don’t forget to wear a light-weight but strong waterproof hiking boots for gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, the Dian Fossey gravesite hike, volcano climbing and even birding to be able to maneuver through the different terrains of Volcanoes National Park.
Also wear long sleeved shirt/blouse before heading for gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, the Dian Fossey gravesite hike and volcano climbing because the Park is full of stinging nettles, safari ants that can scratch your arms thus they will need to be protected.
Gardening gloves have to be worn for protecting your hands from scratches resulting from supporting yourself with tree branches and grass during gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, volcano climbing or birding.
Also wear light-weight cotton socks and make sure to tuck-in your trousers to prevent safari ants from entering your pants and ruining your experience.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that will protect your head and eyes from the strong sunshine you are likely to encounter during the different activities in Volcanoes National Park.
Make sure that you wear sturdy waterproof hiking boots when heading for gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, the Dian Fossey grave hike, birding and for climbing the Virunga Volcanoes. This will make it easier to maneuver through the rugged terrains and muddy or slippery hiking paths during the wet season.
Wear a poncho because Volcanoes National Park is a Mountainous tropical rain forest that receives abrupt down pours and thus the poncho or rain jacket will help to protect you from such expected rains.
In addition to what you have to wear in Volcanoes National Park, there are some essentials you have to carry and these include Non-flash camera, energy giving snacks, drinking water, walking stick, Pair of binoculars, Insect repellent and first aid kit.