Golden monkey trekking permits in Mgahinga gorilla national park
Golden monkey hiking passes are legal cards that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) gives to tourists over the age of 15 that let them spend an hour with familiar golden monkeys in their natural setting. These permits can be used in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The only place in Uganda where you can find a golden monkey is in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which is the country’s smallest protected area and is in the southwest, in the Kisoro district. Mountain gorillas, forest elephants, bush pigs, giant forest hogs, and many types of birds live in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which is on the list of threatened species.
Golden monkey hiking passes in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park cost a lot of money.
Foreigners who don’t live in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park have to pay 60 USD per person to go golden monkey climbing. Foreigners who do live in the park pay 50 USD per person, and East African citizens pay 40,000 UGX per person.
Foreigners who don’t live in East Africa must pay 100 USD per person, while foreigners who do live in East Africa must pay 80 USD per person. East African people must pay 100,000 UGX per person. The prices for golden monkey hiking and habituation do not include the part of the entrance fee to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. That fee is 40 USD for foreigners who are not residents, 30 USD for foreigners who are residents, and 20,000 UGX for East African citizens.
How to get permission to hike with golden monkeys
You can book golden monkey hiking permits in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park through a reputable tour company like Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd. Just let us know when you’d like to see the monkeys. Once you reach us, we’ll check with UWA to see if there are any permits available. If there are, you’ll be asked to make a deposit. You can count on us to buy the pass for you once the payment is made.
When do I need to book permission for golden monkey trekking?
Golden monkey trekking permits in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park should be booked two to four months before the trek date to avoid being let down at the last minute. These permits tend to sell out quickly, especially from June to September and from December to February, which are the dry seasons.
What does the golden monkey hiking pass cover?
A golden monkey hiking ticket lets you spend an hour with the monkeys and comes with the help of an experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority park guide and armed guard guides to keep you safe.
A golden monkey walking adventure
In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, golden monkey walking is a fun and busy exercise that starts early in the morning, around 8:00am, with a talk about the rules, regulations, and what to expect. After the training, you will be split into eight-person groups and given a family of golden monkeys that you can walk with along with an experienced park guide. Because they like to move around in search of food, trekking golden monkeys can take anywhere from two to five hours, based on where they are.
While trekking, you’ll follow trails made of dead bamboo shoots and leaves. Once you find the golden monkeys, you’ll be able to spend an hour with them in their natural habitat, where you can watch them eat, play, and jump up in the trees. You can also learn more about their habits and behaviors, take pictures, and record the beautiful moments to show your family back home.
When is the best time to go golden monkey trekking?
You can go golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park at any time of the year, but the best time is during the dry season, which is June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. This is because the park doesn’t get much rain during these months, so the access roads and golden monkey trekking trails will be dry and easy to use. This is in contrast to the rainy season, when the trails are muddy and slippery, making golden monkey trekking harder.
There are other things to do in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Grants to go walking with golden monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Grants to go walking with golden monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Other fun things to do in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park besides golden monkey trekking include gorilla trekking, where you can spend an hour with mountain gorillas; bird watching, where you can see many bird species, including Albertine Rift endemics; mountain climbing, where you can hike Mount Sabinyo, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Muhabura; and cultural trail experience, where you can talk to the Batwa people who used to live in the forest before it was protected.
A guide on how to get to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Tanzania’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is in the southwest of the country. To get there, book a local regular or private flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro runway, and then take a road to the park offices.
You can also get to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park by car. To get there, you’ll need to drive from Kampala to the park offices, going through Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale, and Kisoro. The whole trip will take about 9 to 10 hours in a tour vehicle.
You can also get to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park from Kigali, Rwanda. To get there, you’ll need to fly to Kigali International Airport and then drive for three to four hours to get to the park offices via the Cyanika border in Kisoro or the Katuna border in Kabale.
How to spend your night in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
There are a few cheap, moderate, and high-end places to stay in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park that tourists can choose from during their golden monkey trekking safari. These include Mount Gahinga Lodge, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, Mount Gahinga Rest camp, Lake Chahafi Resort, Mucha Hotel, Kisoro Travellers Rest Hotel, Montana Guest House, Lake Mutanda Resort, Ichumbi Hotel, Mgahinga Gorilla Triangle Lodge, Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp, and Ikaze Cottages.
