Golden Monkeys are among Uganda’s 20 primate species. Golden Monkeys in Uganda Can be seen only in Mgahinga Gorilla National park. In this park, you could also see the Mountain gorillas of Uganda.
Golden Monkey trekking In Uganda is done in Mgahinga National Park no other park. Mgahinga National Park is not only home to the golden Monkeys of Uganda but also home to approximately 80 resident mountain gorillas. Golden Monkey trekking In Mgahinga combines well with a Gorilla trekking experience In Mgahinga. Mgahinga National Park is close to the Uganda – Rwanda border post Of Cyanika in Kisoro – 5 hours away from Kigali – Meaning travelers can fly Into Kigali and trek both Gorillas and Golden Monkeys in Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park.
What is the price Of a Golden Monkey Tracking Permit in Uganda?
Golden Monkey Trekking Permit In Uganda (Mgahinga National Park) cost;
- Foreign Non – Residents pay $60 per person.
- Foresign Residents Pay $60 per person.
- East African Citizens pay UGX40,000.
When is the best time to go on Golden Monkey safari In Uganda?
While Golden monkey trekking/tracking in Uganda can be done all year round, the best time to go is during the dry season months from mid – June to August. During these months, the forest trails are fairly drier and less slippery as compared to the wet season months (April, May, or November) when everything is wet, muddy, and slippery.
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Preparing for your Golden Monkey Tracking/trekking In Uganda: We advise that you pre-book your Golden Monkey Trekking Permit well in Advance – we can help you with this. We usually ask our clients to pre-pay in full all Permit fees, and we then pre-book and fully pay for your Golden monkey permits at least 03 months in Advance. After we are sure we have fully secured your Golden monkey permit, we then go ahead to book your accommodation and also make other necessary arrangements for transport – whether flying in or driving to trek Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga.
Your Responsibility: While we bother about booking your Permits, accommodation, and transport, acquiring/applying for a travel visa STRICTLY remains your responsibility. We only can send you a detailed itinerary for you to attach to your tourist visa application.
Depending on what your flight itinerary is, there are two (02) ways to get to Mgahinga National Park for golden Monkey Trekking. You could opt to fly into Kigali and drive a mere 5 hours to Mgahinga Park via Cyanika Border post (the cheaper Option), or otherwise fly into Entebbe and then get onto a scheduled local flight to Kisoro where you will meet up with our driver guide who will transfer you to your accommodation in Mgahinga National Park ahead of your next days Golden monkey Trekking experience(Costs you a little more over the Cheaper option).
Note: Other tour operators might recommend driving from Entebbe to Mgahinga Park, but stand warned that it will take you 9 – 10 hours from Entebbe to Mgahinga.
What to Pack for your golden Monkey Safari In Uganda:
Being that Golden Monkey Trekking In Uganda is done in Mgahinga National Park which is also a mountain gorilla trekking Park, the list of things to bring for Golden Monkey trekking does not differ from that of Gorilla trekking, it is important that you wear the right clothes, and gear. We recommend packing a pair of trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, hiking shoes, a raincoat, hat, a daypack to carry your valuables – food & water and don’t forget to bring a camera plus extra battery and memory chips, and binoculars.
Other things to see & do in Uganda other than Golden monkey tracking
