Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda

                                                GORDEN MONKEY TREKKING IN RWANDA.

Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda is an exciting adventure that takes place in Volcanoes National Park, one of the top wildlife destinations for travelers seeking a unique Rwanda safari experience. The golden monkeys, a species of Old World monkeys, are commonly found in the highland forests of Volcanoes National Park, Mgahinga National Park, and the Virunga Volcanic Mountains, extending to Kahuzi Biega in the far eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. These incredible primates thrive in bamboo vegetation, offering a one-of-a-kind trekking experience for visitors.

These vibrant golden-orange monkeys are typically found in social groups of about 30 individuals. They feed primarily on fruits, insects, and leaves, and are listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss and other threats. Golden monkeys in Rwanda are considered a subspecies of the blue monkeys, as they share similar physical traits but stand out with their striking golden-orange fur on their backs and flanks.

For those visiting Rwanda, golden monkey trekking offers a fantastic alternative or complement to gorilla trekking in Rwanda. It’s a chance to explore the bamboo forests and immerse yourself in Rwanda’s incredible biodiversity. As part of your Rwanda wildlife safari, you can enjoy an up-close encounter with these playful and colorful primates, all while supporting conservation efforts in the Virunhttps://universalventuresrwanda.comga Conservation Area.

Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or an adventure traveler, golden monkey trekking provides an unforgettable experience in one of Africa’s most stunning and biodiverse regions.

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.

Universal Ventures Rwanda has made it easy for you to find the perfect lodge in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda during your gorilla Trek tour or golden monkey trekking safari. Next are the accommodations we picked for you; from Luxury to budget.

The luxury accommodation is Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge because it is high up on hill, has great views, cozy rooms with fireplaces and amazing service. We also recommend Virunga Lodge which is a beautiful eco-lodge but an hour’s drive from the trek starting point. When you already have to be up and ready at 6am adding an hour drive to that is not insignificant. For a medium budget the best choice is Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. It does not claim to be more than it is but it is very convenient and the rooms are quite spacious. For the more modest budget Le Bamboo Gorilla Lodge was perfectly comfortable

Volcanoes National park is a home for golden monkeys, a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects among other creatures which together make a complete Rwanda safari package. and that’s where the gorilla and golden monkey trek happens.

Volcanoes national park is a stop center for all Rwanda gorilla safaris sheltering the highest number of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Conservation area. The strategic location is roughly 2 hours drive from Kigali international airport make it the most accessible gorilla national park in the world.

Visit the Rwanda Directorate general of Immigration and Emigration : https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=28 which takes you to a visa application form which picks your personal information.

Depending on your travel plans, choose the best visa choice available;

• Single entry visa – allows entry in Rwanda alone for 30 days – 50 USD
• Transit Visa for 3 days – only you in the country for only 3 days – 50USD
• East African Tourists Visa – Allows you to cross to all East African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda – 100 USD

The supporting document to attach is your tour Itinerary if traveling to visit rwanda, Invitation letter, other document with respect to your travel intentions or your flight details in PDF format. You MUST ATTACH documentation at this stage or the visa request will not be processed.

How much is a golden monkey trekking permit?

• Just like in mountain gorillas, Travelers to see golden monkeys are required to buy permits which allow them to access and spend an hour with these amazing creatures. Fortunately, golden monkey permits are quite cheap costing $100 per permit in both Uganda and Rwanda. permits are bought from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in Rwanda.

Other Facts About trekking Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda

• Have a small backpack as it is useful to carry your water, packed lunch, camera and binoculars.
• You need light weight hiking boots for this activity/strong waterproof walking boots due to nature and altitude of the forest. So get shoes that have good ankle support (the ones that come above the ankle bone).
• Take a light jumper and lightweight breathable waterproof jacket/trousers as temperature is variable and weather conditions can change
• Lightweight long wool socks which are comfortable for a mountain tropical forest

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