7 Essentials to Take on Your Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
> If you’re about to climb the highest free-standing mountain in the world, you’re probably pulling your hair out over the never-ending list of gear you’ve been told to pack. I understand how overwhelming (and expensive) it can be. Rather than give you another long list, here are 7 ESSENTIALS YOU MUST PACK (ranked in […]
Chris’ Kilimanjaro Vlog
> In 2016, Chris climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with Adventure Out Loud. Originally planning to complete the Machame Route in 7 days, we amended our itinerary to 6 days due to persistent rain and snow. Despite the miserable weather, everyone successfully and safely summited Kililmanjaro, and all make it back to the hotel on night 6 […]
How to plan your gorilla or chimp trek
> The first step in planning your gorilla or chimp trek is to decide whether you want to see the gorillas or chimps…or both! If you haven’t already, check out our blog ‘What’s better – gorilla or chimp trekking? This will help you decide which trip is right for you, or you can opt for […]
What to pack and wear on a gorilla or chimp trek
> At Adventure Out Loud, our goal is to ensure your trekking preparations are as easy and stress-free as possible. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive packing guide that details everything you need to pack for your gorilla or chimp trekking adventure. If you’re traveling with us, we also work with you to recommend […]
Best places to see chimps in the wild
> Chimps are found across East Africa. When you are planning your chimp trek, it is important to pick the destination that best suits the experience you want, your budget and the time of year you will travel. The four best destinations to trek with chimps include: Tanzania Uganda Rwanda DRC Our favourite is Gombe […]
What’s better – gorilla or chimp trekking?
> It can be very hard to decide whether you would rather go and see the gorillas or the chimps in the wild. Both are life-changing experiences. When people ask us which experience is better, our answer is always the same – if you can afford to, do both! However, we know this isn’t possible […]
Things to do before or after your gorilla or chimp trek
> No matter which country you choose for your gorilla or chimp trek, there will be an array of amazing cultural, natural and adventurous experiences that you can add on to your itinerary before or after your trek. To get the most out of your trip, consider visiting several other East African countries, rather than […]
Where can I trek with mountain gorillas in the wild
> You know you want to trek to see the gorillas, but you still have three locations to choose from – Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To make things easy, we recommend trekking in Uganda, as it is cheaper than Rwanda and safer and easier than the DRC. However, gorilla trekking […]
History of gorilla trekking
> Few of Africa’s incredible animals have captivated humans like gorillas. These primates attract thousands of visitors every year across Central Africa as travelers make the trek to stand in the presence of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Mountain gorillas in particular, have captured the hearts of visitors to Africa since the early […]
The ultimate woman’s guide to gorilla and chimp trekking
> Let’s face it – whether you’re planning a couple’s trip, honeymoon safari, group trip or solo adventure, there are certain things that only women have to consider when heading out on an adventure… but you don’t need to stress about any aspect of going on a gorilla or chimp trek as a woman. This […]