Golden monkey trekking safaris in Uganda

Golden monkey trekking safaris in Uganda are done from Mgahinga gorilla national park located in Kisoro on the Virunga Mountains in South western Uganda.

Mgahinga gorilla national park is the only place in Uganda where Golden monkeys are found.

Golden monkeys are mainly herbivores in nature and their diet consists of Bamboo shoots. They live at high altitudes over 2,000 metres above sea level in the bamboo vegetation zone.

Golden monkeys are mainly found in Central Africa across the Virunga volcanic mountains in Uganda within Maghinga gorilla park, Rwanda within Volcanoes National park and a small group in Nyungwe forest national park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo golden monkeys are found in Virunga national park and Kahuzi-biega national park.

A day safari to Mgahinga national park allows you to trek the beautiful golden monkeys in Uganda. Golden monkeys are very social animals and they live in groups of 30 or more golden monkeys. Golden monkeys in Mgahinga gorilla national park are one of the 20 primates species found in Uganda.

Mgahinga gorilla national park is the smallest national park out of the 10 national parks in Uganda managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority covering an area of 33.7 square Kilometres.

Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga gorilla national park is usually done from the Ntebeko gate of Mgahinga national park unlike gorilla trekking in Mgahinga which can be done at the base point of Mount Muhabura and from Ntebeko gate.

The fees for Golden monkey trekking in Uganda are $60 per person for Foreign nonresident visitors, $50 per person for Foreign resident visitors and Uganda shillings 40,000 for East African citizens. These fees exclude park entrance fees for Mgahinga gorilla national park. For park entry fees rates, check out the UWA tariff or contact your Uganda tour operator for a golden monkey trekking safari quotation with park entrance fees.

A golden monkey trekking experience starts at 8:00 am Kampala time after briefing at the Ntebeko gate briefing point where you are allocated to your UWA ranger guide and trekking group. Golden monkey trekking takes 1 to 6 hours depending on the location of the golden monkeys.

You will start the walk from Ntebeko gate where you can receive a bamboo walking stick to move with to the forest and back.

Where to stay during a golden monkey trekking safari in Uganda

Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp also known as Mgahinga camp ground

Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp is located at the entrance of Mgahinga gorilla national park Ntebeko gate. It offers budget accommodation and a camp ground for budget travelers to Mgahinga gorilla national park for gorilla trekking safaris and Golden monkey trekking safaris.

Ntebeko Homestay

Ntebeko homestay is a budget accommodation located about 1.5 Kms from Ntebeko gate of Mgahinga gorilla national park and 12 Kms from Kisoro town.It is located in Gishondoro village, Gisozi parish, Nuramba sub county in Kisoro district.

It is a 5 minute drive from Ntebeko gate and 40 minutes drive from Kisoro town. Book your stay at Ntebeko homestay and the Golden monkey trekking safaris in Uganda with us.

Mgahinga Gorilla Triangle Lodge

Mgahinga Gorilla Triangle Lodge offers spectacular views of the Virunga mountain ranges and Mgahinga gorilla national park. Mgahinga Gorilla Triangle Lodge is a mid range choice of accommodation for those interested in a more upscale accommodation near Mgahinga national park. It is located along Mount Muhabura road in Nyarusiza, Musasa, Kisoro district centred between Mount Muhabura and Mount Sabinyo.

Mondi Lodge Kisoro

Mondi lodge is located along Bunagana road in Kisoro town. The place offers a perfect accommodation for your Uganda safari activities in Kisoro such as golden monkey trekking, Rwanda-Uganda gorilla trekking, volcanoes hiking in Uganda.

Golden monkey guest house

Golden monkey guest house is located in Kisoro 9.5 Kms from Mgahinga gorilla national park making it your good choice for accommodation during your Uganda gorilla trekking safari, golden monkey trekking safari and hiking the Virunga volcanoes from Uganda in Mgahinga national park.

Several Ugandan tour operators offer several Rwanda and Uganda safari packages from which you can trek the golden monkeys in Uganda and in Rwanda.

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