Golden Monkey Trekking Uganda

Golden Monkey Trekking Uganda – Golden monkeys are yet another absolute highlight activity and so rich in experience, the golden monkey species belong to the old world monkeys that reside in the Virunga volcanic region of East and Central Africa, the Golden Monkey belongs to the family with the botanical name (Cercopithecus Kandit). In Rwanda, the Golden monkeys specifically occupy the North-western part in Volcanoes National park, while in Uganda; they occupy the southwest in Mgahinga National park. Indeed one can agree that it’s restrained to boundaries of highland forests, it is also significant to note that the Golden monkey is red-marked on the “list of seriously endangered species.

Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park-Uganda

Golden monkey trekking was introduced in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to complement one Nyakagezi gorilla family in Mgahinga national park. The main purpose was to diversify tourism in Mgahinga gorilla national park and increase the number of travelers to and tourism activities offered in the Park.

There are approximately 3000-4000 golden monkeys in the higher altitudes of the Virunga conservation area of which Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is part. Golden monkey trek usually takes place in the mornings and visitors are granted chance to last with the monkeys for about an hour where a golden monkey permit in Uganda costs USD 50 per person.

Unlike the mountain gorillas, golden monkeys live in big numbers in that a group has a range of 60 – 80 members or above. This ensures travelers high chance of seeing the golden monkeys as they feed, play and do different roles in the family.

They leave their sleeping areas and wonder in the forest searching for food after which they return to sleep. Golden monkeys sleep up in the bamboo trees in groups of four or more individuals. A trekking permit for golden monkey cost $50 per person per trek which is accessible from the National Park head offices in Kisoro district or at the starting point (Ntebeko village). A permit allows the visitor to interact with the golden monkeys for about an hour maximum, which is quite to travelers. The best time to trek the golden monkeys is in the morning and evening hours in all year around

In conclusion, therefore, golden monkeys among the two countries are rare species still surviving in the wild. Travelers should therefore take time to interact and spend with the rare species for a phenomenal and extraordinary experience where you should not forget to add golden monkey trekking in your package and enjoy your time to trek and learn about these remarkable creatures that will leave beautiful memories in your minds as silver meets gold (silverbacks and golden monkeys).