GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING IN RWANDA

Golden Monkey Trekking In Rwanda is done in Volcanoes National Park – Rwanda’s Prime National Park popular for Mountain Gorillas. Although most popular for Gorilla Trekking Safaris, Volcanoes has more than just gorilla tracking to offer to travelers visiting on a Rwanda Safari. Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park is just one of the many things to see and do in Volcanoes NP and traveler like to combine the two; Mountain Gorilla with Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda.

All travelers visiting Volcanoes NP for Golden Monkey Trekking require a Golden Monkey Permit which costs USD100 and should be booked in advance. Golden Monkey trekking In Volcanoes National park starts at 07:30 a with a briefing at the park headquarters and thereafter you transfer by vehicle to the start point. Unlike the mountain gorillas that roam the entire park, Golden Monkeys are usually confined to the Bamboo vegetation which makes up for up to 70% of the golden Monkeys diet. The golden monkey diet primarily consists of young bamboo leaves, fruits, bamboo branchlets, bamboo shoots, invertebrates, flowers, and shrubs. Generally speaking,  golden Monkey trekking is still less strenuous compared to mountain gorillas, and the two combined make a great Rwanda Gorilla and golden Monkey experience all in Rwanda’s Prime Gorilla Safari Park.

BEST TIME TO GO GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING IN RWANDA

The Best time to go Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National park is the drier months of December to early March and June to September. December to March is generally a long dry season for Rwanda, with temperatures going up to 29°C for some days while the months of March – Mid May, July to September, on the other hand, are regarded as the rainy in the country.

Overall Rwanda has a good weather throughout the year but the dry season is preferable if planning to Visit Rwanda. The weather is generally good in addition wildlife viewing is also more common during this time. For tourists visiting Rwanda, this is also the best time to Visit Volcanoes national park for golden Monkey trekking safari holiday since there is a minimal chance of rain during the trek and a good hiking terrain in the rainforest. However, we still advise you carry waterproof clothing even during these drier months, as this Equatorial climate still remains very unpredictable. This period is also a peak season; hence the prices can be higher on things like accommodation, car hire, and general safari planning – we recommend Planning, booking and pre-paying your Rwanda Safari accommodation, permits, and activities in advance.