Trekking in Uganda

The Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris Collection

Gear Up for the Wild.

Curated gear for gorilla trekking, primate safaris and Uganda's wildest terrain. Every eco-item funds Bwindi conservation.

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The Complete Gorilla Trek Kit

Everything you need for Bwindi. Nothing you don't.

Bwindi Waterproof Trekking Boot22L Gorilla Trek DaypackUltralight Rain PonchoWaterproof Trail GaitersRechargeable HeadlampMerino UV Buff
$398$495SAVE $97

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28 products

Bwindi Waterproof Trekking Boot
BESTSELLER

GH × Salomon

Bwindi Waterproof Trekking Boot

(142)

Gore-Tex waterproof lining, Vibram outsole, high-ankle support. Designed for Bwindi's deep mud and root terrain.

$185
22L Gorilla Trek Daypack
ESSENTIALS

Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris

22L Gorilla Trek Daypack

(89)

Rain-cover included. Hip belt, hydration sleeve, camera pocket. Fits everything you need for a half-day gorilla trek.

$98
Ultralight Rain Poncho

Sea to Summit

Ultralight Rain Poncho

(63)

Packs to fist-sized. 10,000mm waterproof rating. Covers you and your daypack. Essential for equatorial rain.

$42
Waterproof Trail Gaiters

Outdoor Research

Waterproof Trail Gaiters

(47)

Keep mud and water out of your boots. Bwindi's trails are notoriously wet. Gaiters are essential, not optional.

$38
Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)
SALE
-12%

Black Diamond

Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)

(55)

Flicklock adjustable, padded grip, ultralight carbon shaft. Essential on steep Bwindi descent trails.

$72$82
Rechargeable Trail Headlamp 400lm
NEW

Petzl

Rechargeable Trail Headlamp 400lm

(38)

USB-C rechargeable, 400 lumen reactive lighting, red night mode, IPX4 water-resistant. Vital for early-morning trek departures.

$48
Long-Sleeve Safari Shirt
ECO

Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris

Long-Sleeve Safari Shirt

(71)

50+ UPF sun protection, moisture-wicking, quick-dry. Hidden pocket, roll-up tab sleeves. Olive/khaki colourways that gorillas ignore.

$62
Convertible Trek Pants

Patagonia

Convertible Trek Pants

(44)

Zip-off legs, 8 pockets, articulated knees, water-resistant DWR. Khaki/tan colourways. The single most-used item on Uganda trips.

$85
Wide-Brim Safari Hat
CLASSIC

Tilley

Wide-Brim Safari Hat

(93)

Legendary Tilley construction. Floating, crushable, UPF 50+, lifetime guarantee. The hat that goes on every safari, forever.

$65
Merino Wool Baselayer
NEW

Icebreaker

Merino Wool Baselayer

(29)

200gsm merino, odour-resistant for multi-day wear, naturally temperature-regulating. Wears cool in Kibale heat, warm at Rwenzori altitude.

$95
Lightweight Fleece Pullover
SALE
-21%

Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris

Lightweight Fleece Pullover

(51)

100gsm anti-pill fleece, half-zip, kangaroo pocket. Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris embroidery on chest. Forest green/charcoal.

$62$78
Merino UV Buff Neck Gaiter
ECO

Buff

Merino UV Buff Neck Gaiter

(38)

Merino wool, UPF 35, seamless tube construction. Works as neck gaiter, balaclava, hat, scarf. 12+ wear styles.

$22
44L Expedition Backpack
TOP PICK

Osprey

44L Expedition Backpack

(115)

Osprey's legendary fit system, removable rain cover, laptop sleeve, front access panel. Perfect for 7-10 night Uganda journeys.

$165
Camera Field Bag

Lowepro

Camera Field Bag

(62)

Fits DSLR + 3 lenses + 10" tablet. Rain-resistant shell, tripod carry straps, padded dividers. Purpose-built for wildlife photography.

$128
20L Waterproof Dry Bag

Sea to Summit

20L Waterproof Dry Bag

(44)

Roll-top seal, 20L capacity, shoulder strap. Keeps passports, electronics and spare clothing dry in tropical downpours.

$35
Packable 16L Daypack
NEW

Patagonia

Packable 16L Daypack

(27)

Folds into own pocket, 16L capacity, 125g. Takes up zero space in your main bag, deploys in seconds for day activities.

$49
10×42 Wildlife Binoculars
PREMIUM

Swarovski

10×42 Wildlife Binoculars

(28)

Austrian-made, ED glass, field-flattener, open-bridge design. Makes birding and wildlife viewing genuinely transformational.

$345
8×42 Field Binoculars
SALE
-16%

Nikon

8×42 Field Binoculars

(55)

Phase-corrected BAK4 prisms, wide field of view. Best mid-range pick for gorilla trekking and Kibale bird walks.

$125$148
Flexible Tripod (GorillaPod)

Joby

Flexible Tripod (GorillaPod)

(71)

Wraps around branches, rocks, anything. 3kg load rating. Compact enough to trek in. Named for the right reason.

$55
DSLR Rain Cover

LensCoat

DSLR Rain Cover

(49)

Fits all DSLR + telephoto lens combos. Fits over camera with lens attached, full controls accessible. Essential in Bwindi rain.

$32
Lens Cleaning Field Kit

Zeiss

Lens Cleaning Field Kit

(33)

Zeiss pre-moistened wipes, rocket blower, microfibre cloth, lens pen. Jungle humidity fogs glass. This kit fixes it.

$28
2-Person Ultralight Tent
ULTRALIGHT

Big Agnes

2-Person Ultralight Tent

(44)

Copper Spur HV UL2. 1.13kg, freestanding, 2 vestibules, double-wall construction. For Rwenzori expeditions and bush camping.

$295
Silk Sleeping Bag Liner
LIGHTWEIGHT

Sea to Summit

Silk Sleeping Bag Liner

(52)

Silk, 130g, mummy shape. Adds 10°C warmth to any sleeping bag. Doubles as standalone sheet for warm-weather lodges.

$58
Personal Water Filter
ECO

Sawyer

Personal Water Filter

(78)

Filters 100,000 gallons, 0.1 micron absolute. Eliminates plastic bottle waste in national parks. Screws onto standard bottles.

$32
The House Tee
ECO

Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris

The House Tee

(108)

100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris silverback emblem. A portion of every sale supports gorilla conservation, tracked through the Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris Ledger.

$42
The House Field Bottle
ECO

Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris

The House Field Bottle

(87)

18/8 stainless, double-wall insulation, 24h cold / 12h hot. Forest green with embossed Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris silverback emblem. Replaces 1,000 plastic bottles.

$38
The House Enamel Mug
ECO

Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris

The House Enamel Mug

(64)

Classic speckled enamel, 400ml, Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris silverback emblem. Campfire mornings in Bwindi. Dishwasher safe.

$28
Wildlife Conservation Journal
NEW

Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris

Wildlife Conservation Journal

(42)

A5, 192 pages dot-grid, FSC-certified cover. Gorilla family field notes. Quote from Jane Goodall on front. A portion of every sale supports Bwindi conservation, tracked through the Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris Ledger.

$26

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Every eco-purchase supports gorilla conservation.

A defined portion of every Conservation Goods sale is committed to gorilla conservation and community support around Bwindi, tracked through the Bwindi House Gorilla Safaris Ledger. The current allocation is available on request.

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