Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda : On the Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo, there are magnificent golden monkeys. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda’s south-west is where you may go golden monkey trekking in Uganda or in Volcanoes National Park.

For example, Golden Monkey Trekking can be more physically demanding than Chimpanzee or Gorilla Trekking since it takes place in a mountainous region and the monkeys are constantly moving, making it necessary to keep up with them because they are tiny and quick in their movements. To feed on new bamboo shoots, they prefer to dig through bamboo portions of a forest rather than other types of vegetation in the area.

Groups of up to 30 individuals traverse a vast region. To hike the golden monkeys, you must get a golden monkey trekking permission from your travel organization in advance.

A briefing at the park headquarters at 7 a.m. precedes the walk into the park. After seeing the golden monkeys, you spend an hour with them and learn more about them. Dependent on where they nested the night before as well as how far it is from their starting point, hiking typically takes 2 hours.

Where to do Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda.

Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park in Musanze is located around 2 hours from Kigali International Airport in the north-western part of Rwanda. Mount Sabyinyo has two habituated golden monkey families that may be trekked to everyday. It all begins with a briefing at the park headquarters, followed by a walk into the forest in search of the golden monkeys, which can take anywhere from 2 hours to several hours, depending on where they are found in the jungle. To find the golden monkeys you’ll spend hour learning about their habits, watching the lively monkeys climb and play in the trees, and snapping pictures for your friends back home.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park-Uganda.

Uganda’s Kisoro area is home to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which is located in the southwest. As the only place in Uganda where endangered mountain gorillas co-exist with habituated golden monkeys, this national park is sometimes referred to as a place where silver meets gold. Mgahinga gorilla national park golden monkey trekking begins with a 7:00am briefing on what to anticipate, laws and regulations.

After the briefing, you’ll be divided into groups of eight and begin your walk into the forest, which can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on where they’re hunting for food. On finding them, you will spend an hour with them in their natural environment, photographing and videotaping them as well as learning about their routines and mannerisms.

Cost of Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda.

If a tourist has a Golden Monkey Trekking Permit, this document allows them to hike the habituated golden monkey family wherever they are. Visitors who wish to hike golden monkeys in Mgahinga gorilla national park or Volcanoes national park must first get a permit. An entry fee of $50 for non-residents of foreign countries, foreign residents, and UGX 20,000 for nationals of East Africa is required for golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. All countries must pay $100 for a golden monkey hiking permit in the volcanoes national park.

This one-day pass allows you to spend an hour with the golden monkeys, watching them play, leap and feed among other things. It also includes the park admission price and a park guide’s services.

How to book your golden monkey trekking permit

Uganda Wildlife Authority, a tourist organization in Uganda, and Rwanda Development Board, a tourism organization in Rwanda, both provide golden monkey trekking permits. Booking the permits through a tour operator such as Explore Rwanda Tours will save you the hassle. Our team will verify the availability of permissions for you if you book through a tour operator, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Make a deposit and email us your passport information so that we may obtain a permit for you.

When you book with Explore Rwanda Tours, we’ll take care of everything, from the golden monkey trekking permit to the accommodations and other activities you may enjoy on your safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda or Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Golden monkey trekking permits may be purchased on-site, but it’s recommended that you reserve at least three months in advance of the trip date because they can be competitive and sell out quickly, especially during peak season from June to August, as well as from December to February.

Best Time for Golden monkey trekking safari in Rwanda and Uganda.

The optimum time to go golden monkey trekking is from June to August and December to February. Less rain falls in woods at this time, making access to national parks and forest trails easier than during the rainy season, when the routes become muddy and treacherous.

What to carry for your golden monkey trekking safari in Rwanda and Uganda.

• Insect repellent,
• Day pack for your lunch in case the trek takes longer than expected.
• Water for drinking
• Wear long sleeved shirts, trousers.
• Waterproof hiking boots and a good mood.
• Remember to pick a walking stick at the briefing point or your hotel; you will appreciate the support on the sometimes slippery paths.

 Conclusion: An unforgettable safari experience awaits you when you go on Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. It may also be coupled with other exciting activities like as Gorilla Trekking or a Nature Walk to make your safari especially special.