Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga gorilla national park

Golden monkey trekking safaris takes place in  only 3 national parks found in East and Central Africa which include Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Uganda, and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Golden monkey trekking is a unique activity offering unique experiences to travelers. The primates feature striking colors involving the black and orange patch that are on their flanks. Golden monkeys stay in groups of around sixty individual’s majority living in bamboo forests because of their nature of feeding in bamboo leaves and fruits.

Golden monkeys are rare in Uganda because they are the most endangered species in Uganda and Africa in general. However, visitors to Uganda will have a chance to trek these golden species. Golden monkeys in Uganda are only found in Mgahinga Gorilla National park which is situated in the Southwestern park of Uganda. Visitors can book for golden monkey trekking safaris in Uganda though the safaris are not common compared to gorilla safari or chimpanzee trekking safaris.

Like any other primate, before tracking you need a tracking permit obtained from Uganda Wildlife Authority. The Golden monkey trekking permit costs cheaper compared to the prices for chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking safaris. The cost of a golden monkey permit costs 100 US Dollars for foreign residents and foreign residents.  East African residents pay 20,000 Ugandan shillings.

While trekking to golden monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National park. Visitors will get a chance to see other primates such as baboons, monkeys, and others. While on the trail, you may encounter mountain gorillas. Therefore you can secure your golden monkey trekking permit in Uganda for your memorable experience.

Tracking golden monkeys  starts early in the morning with a briefing of the does and the don’ts. And then after rangers and trackers will traverse the forests onlook of the golden monkeys. Once you spotted them you will spend only one hour while seeing them feed and behave. Tracking Golden Monkeys is not strenuous as trekking gorillas but you need to hike while looking for them. You can book with Vibrant Holiday safaris to a better golden monkey tracking safaris in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.