For travellers intending to go to Uganda in 2025 – 2026 onwards, and want to go Golden monkey trekking, the price Of a golden Monkey permit in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is;
- Foreign Non-residents pay $60 per person/permit.
- Foreign Residents pay $50 per person/permit.
- East Africans pay Uganda Shillings – UGX40,000 per person/permit.
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- The minimum age for Golden Monkey trekking is 12 years.
- The above prices exclude park entry fees for Mgahinga National Park.
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How much is park Entry to Mgahinga National Park?
Park Entry fees are essential as this admits you into the Park. You will not be accepted into the park for Golden Monkey trekking unless your park fees are paid.
Adults (15 years and above) pay;
- Foreign Non-residents pay $40 per person/day.
- Foreign Residents pay $30 per person/day.
- East Africans pay Uganda Shillings – UGX20,000 per person/day.
Kids or Children (5 – 15 years) pay;
- Foreign Non-residents pay $20 per person/day.
- Foreign Residents pay $10 per person/day.
- East Africans pay Uganda Shillings – UGX5,000 per person/day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Money Trekking in Uganda
Besides understanding what the price for Golden Monkey permits in Mgahinga National Park, you have got to all understand the following; Click on the subject to jump straight into the information.
- When it is best to go golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park.
- How to book or buy your Golden Monkey permits in Uganda.
- Procedure of booking your Golden Monkey permits in Uganda.
- What to pack for Golden Monkey trekking in Uganda.
- What to wear for Golden Monkey trekking in Uganda.
- What is the best camera for photographing Golden monkeys?
When is the best time to book or buy a Golden Monkey permit for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park?
The best time to plan, reserve/book or buy a Golden Monkey permit is 02 – 04 months in advance. Remember Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the only place in Uganda where you can trek to see the Golden monkeys. This therefore means the permits can easily get sold out, especially during the peak season months of June – September, and December – February.
How can I book my Golden Monkey permit for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park?
The most convenient, yet safest way to book or buy a Golden Monkey permit in Uganda is through a licenced local tour Operator like Realm Africa Safaris™. We are registered with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB/RTT/TO/2022/100386) which gives us access to the reservation and booking system run by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) a government parastatal that oversees all the issuance of valid Chimpanzee Permits in Uganda.
UTB Licence – Realm Africa Safaris (1)
The price of attempting to do business with an unregistered company is high, Refrain from buying your Golden Monkey permit from non-registered tour operators.
Procedure for booking or buying a Golden Monkey Permit through Realm Africa Safaris™
- Contact us via email: info@realmafricasafaris.com or our WhatsApp number +256704669088.
- Provide us with at least two (02) preferred trekking dates.
- Advise us on the number of persons travelling in your party and how many permits you would like booked. Remember all participants must be 12 years and above of age. Talk to us about the chance of a minor (under 12 years) getting a chance to trek Golden Monkeys – yes it’s possible!
- Kindly attach a copy of each participant’s passport. Remember, passports must be valid for at least 06 months of travel.
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