Best places for golden monkey tracking in Africa – Golden monkey permits in Uganda and Rwanda.

The greatest sites to go monkey tracking in Africa are Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. These two countries are home to the only remaining populations of golden monkeys in Africa, and you can see them in their natural habitat in the Virunga area.

monitoring golden monkeys entails a stroll through the forest, just like monitoring gorillas or chimpanzees. The trekker needs to put in some work to keep up with the active and constantly moving golden monkeys.

In their rapid search for nourishment, these little creatures dart swiftly through the bamboo stalk. The golden monkey is one of the most photogenic primates because it lives in small groups (typically no more than 30 individuals) and because it travels great distances (sometimes across several territories) in search of food in the forest.

The Golden Monkey Trek: How to Book It

Anyone hoping to go on a walk with these magnificent monkeys must first get a tracking permission. Please contact Monumental Expeditions and Safaris with the specific dates you would want to engage in this activity in Rwanda and Uganda, and we will assist you in arranging to get this permit booked for you.

You may get a golden monkey permit for USD100 per person per trek in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, or USD60 per person per trek in Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, plus USD40 for the admission to the park.

In Uganda, you may spend four hours observing golden monkeys in the presence of a study team from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, which will provide you more time and enjoyment with the monkeys. Even though they are evasive, these monkeys will get used to human presence after only four hours of training.

At 7:00 am, after registration, golden monkey tracking begins with a safety training at the park offices about what to do and what not to do when tracking these animals. Depending on their location and where they nested the night before, this process might take anywhere from two to four hours.

What is the best way to reach Mgahinga Gorilla National Park?

You may reach Mgahinga Gorilla National Park either by flying in or driving yourself. It will take around nine or ten hours to drive from Kampala/Entebbe International Airport to the National Park. On the way, you can stop at the Equator line for some photos and have lunch in Mbarara town.

Then, you’ll drive through verdant hills filled with banana plantations and grazing cattle. You’ll arrive at the park in the evening. From Rwanda-Kigali International Airport, you may reach Mgahinga National Park via the Kyanika or Katuna borders.

The trip, which takes around two to three hours, offers beautiful countryside views. The National Park is less than an hour’s drive from Kisoro Airstrip, which is accessible by plane from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip. Domestic and internal flights to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park may be arranged by Monumental Expeditions and Safaris for anybody interested in visiting or arranging a safari there.

Volcanoes National Park: How to Get There?

After a two- or three-hour journey from Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali, visitors may reach this national park. Stop at Kigali’s Genocide Memorial Center before setting off on your journey, timing is everything. You may also pass into Uganda via the Kyanika or Katuna borders if you’re going to the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in neighboring Uganda.

One travel operator based in Uganda that offers safaris and trips to any country in East Africa is Monumental Expeditions and Safaris Get in touch with us if you need assistance planning your safari; we’ll do our best to accommodate your interests, schedule, and budget.