Golden Monkey Trekking

Golden Monkey Trekking Experience Golden monkeys are species of the old monkeys that are found in the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Mgahinga national park Virunga Volcanic Mountains as well as Kahuzi Biega in the far eastern Democratic Republic of Congo These are commonly found in highland forests nearby Bamboo vegetation They live in social groups of about 30 individuals and mostly feed on fruits insects and leaves and are listed as endangered species Golden monkeys are believed to be sub species of the blue monkeys since both look alike and they have a golden orange patch on the upper back and flanks Golden Monkeys also prefer most habitants with bamboo and fruits and move to different areas depending on seasons For example when the bamboo shoots are available they will stay in that particular area and when the fruits are available in a certain place these same primates will be encouraged to remain in the same place It was recently studied that golden monkeys prefer areas with bamboo than any other place so they will always be located in such places