Rules and Regulations for trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda

§ Don’t drop litter in the park.
§ Keep distance of minimum 5 metres or 15 feet from the gorillas.
§ No eating or drinking near the gorillas.
§ Flash photography is not permitted.
§ In case of an emergency toilet, dig a hole of 30cm and fill it up after use.
§ You ought to stay as a tight group when near the gorillas.
§ No smoking near the gorillas.
§ If you must sneeze or cough, cover your face and turn away from the gorillas.
§ Do not touch the gorillas.
§ Your group must be no more than 6 people and all at least 15 years old.
§ If you have a cold or an infectious disease, do not visit the gorillas.
§ Do not look at the gorillas directly into the eyes.
§ After or before the visit, keep your voices down until 200 metres away from the gorillas.