Golden Monkey tracking in Rwanda – Primate Tours in Rwanda, Permit Prices, How to book and more travel guide
Golden Monkey tracking is an exciting tour activity to enjoy on a Rwanda safari. This East African country is blessed with these primates and they are found in the rainforests of Volcanoes National Park. Some clients especially primate lovers prefer combining golden monkey tracking with mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park. With Rwanda Parks, you get all the guide and tips on how to have a successful golden monkey tracking adventure in Rwanda. We also arrange tours to see these primates like 4 days Rwanda gorilla and golden monkey tracking tour.
Another interesting activity usually combined with golden monkey tracking is Dian Fossey hiking in Volcanoes national park. If you plan to spend more time in Rwanda then you can combine gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and Dian Fossey hiking because these activities are all carried out from the same park (Volcanoes national park)
Best time to book Rwanda golden monkey tracking Safari
The best time to book a Rwanda golden monkey tracking safari is during the dry months of June to September and December to February. This is because the roads to Volcanoes national park are in better conditions making it easy to meet the primates in their natural habitats. However, you can book a Rwanda golden monkey tracking safari any time of the year and it will be a success.
How much does a golden monkey tracking safari in Rwanda cost
The cost of a golden monkey tracking safari in Rwanda depends on the number of people on a tour and the number of days to be spent on a trip. Also, the accommodation type affects the price (mid-range, budget, and luxury accommodation). When you contact Rwanda Parks, we shall advise you on the cost of your safari based on the factors above.
What you need to know about golden Monkey tracking Rwanda
Apart from the popular mountain gorilla tracking, volcanoes national park offers a variety of amazing activities due to its rich mosaic of montane ecosystems that embrace evergreen and extensive bamboo forests that act as a home to lots of wildlife encounters, Several other primates including the Golden monkey troops that have been habituated for tracking and will give a different experience.
Golden monkeys inhabit the lower slopes bamboo forests at a high altitude of about 3,600 m above sea level, the walk to trek these amazing creatures is relatively easy compared to mountain gorillas. In contrast to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys are fast moving little primates, very entertaining as they swiftly jump from tree to tree or run after the other in circles around you. Watching these reddish gold back monkeys that blend in perfectly with the golden bamboo trees is an amazing experience.
Golden monkey tracking starts 7:00 am in the morning; visitors can see two troops that have been habituated for tourism in the park numbering about 80 individuals, a maximum number of 8 people are allowed to track golden monkeys for only one hour at cost of 100 USD per person. Visitors can arrange their permits in advance or get them at Kinigi the park headquarters where porters can also be hired at 10 USD.
There are several other interesting hiking trails in the forest that allow spend more time viewing other wildlife in the forest to give you a true meaning of a rain forest. Forest elephants, buffalos, forest hogs, bush pigs might be seen. Another beautiful route is the hike to the Crater Lake on top of mount Bisoke one of the volcanoes in the park.
The great way to pay out an extra day in Volcanoes National Park is to track Golden monkeys a rare and delightful experience never to be missed alongside gorillas and other wildlife.
How to book a golden monkey tracking safari in Rwanda
if you want to track golden monkeys in Rwanda then all you need to do is contact any of the tour operators in Rwanda and they will advise you on the best package to book. You can also book with us by contacting us through our contact form and we shall get back to you immediately with the best Rwanda golden monkey tracking safari offers.