1-day golden monkey experience
Abunda Discoveries Uganda offers a unique chance to experience the breathtaking biodiversity of Uganda through their 1-day golden monkey experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. This outstanding day excursion is ideal for those looking for a short but thrilling adventure with Uganda’s distinctive wildlife, particularly the endangered golden monkeys.
The Virunga Conservation Area’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is well-known for its varied environment. Which includes mountain gorillas and vibrant and energetic golden monkeys. These uncommon creatures, native to the bamboo forests of the Virunga Volcanoes, are highlights for anyone interested in tracking monkeys.
This 1-day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari excursion departs Kigali and travels to the southwest of the country. Where the majestic Mgahinga volcanoes offer a picturesque setting for tracking golden monkeys. You will go on an exciting adventure with knowledgeable trackers and guides from Abunda Discoveries Uganda to locate these stunning animals in their native environment. With their lively golden-orange fur and active demeanor, golden monkeys provide an entertaining and visually stunning wildlife encounter, making for an unforgettable day in Uganda’s pristine countryside.
Daily Summary of the One-Day Golden Monkey Tracking Safari in Uganda
Day 1: Departing Kigali early in the morning and taking a scenic drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
You are picked up from your hotel in Kigali at the start of your one-day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari trip. With a skilled driver-guide who meets you at your hotel and gives you a rundown of the day’s plans. Abunda Discoveries Uganda guarantees a smooth and comfortable trip. Depending on traffic and border crossing times, the one-day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari trip from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park takes between three to four hours.
You will be rewarded with Rwanda’s breathtaking scenery as you depart Kigali, which is renowned for its terraced farmlands, tranquil rural communities, and undulating green hills. Beautiful views of the Virunga Volcanoes, which border Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, may be seen during the beautiful journey. You’ll enter Uganda when you get to the Cyanika border station, where the scenery is still breathtaking with its verdant vegetation and mist-covered mountains.
Your one-day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari trip will begin when you register at the park headquarters in Ntebeko. A briefing will be given by the rangers, who will go over the day’s activities, safety precautions, and fascinating details about golden monkeys, their habits, and the conservation measures used to keep them safe. Your trekking party, which is restricted to a few people, will be given a guide following the briefing, and then the journey into the Mgahinga bamboo forests will start.
Things to See While Traveling:
- Beautiful vistas of Rwanda’s famous terraced farms and undulating slopes
- The breathtaking Virunga Volcanoes, which include Mount Gahinga and Mount Muhabura
- Beautiful rural communities near the Rwanda-Uganda border
Tracking Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the Morning
The one-day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari adventure in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the highlight of your day. Since golden monkeys live in the lower bamboo zones of the Virunga Mountains. Tracking them is typically easier than the more strenuous gorilla trekking. Depending on where the monkeys are, the hike can take one to three hours. But the rangers are adept at tracking them and making sure you locate them fast.
The energetic and acrobatic nature of golden monkeys makes them extremely gregarious animals. Before you see them, you will hear their amusing banter as you stroll through the bamboo jungle. After you come across the troop, you will be able to observe them in their natural environment for up to an hour. The monkeys’ unique golden-orange coat and their inquisitive and active disposition make them an amazing sight. You will never forget seeing them scavenge for bamboo shoots or hop elegantly from tree to tree.
The behavior, ecology, and conservation challenges of these endangered primates will all be covered in your one-day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari trip. Golden monkeys are an important species for conservation efforts in the area. Because their population is limited to the Virunga Conservation Area. In addition to being exciting, the experience has an educational component that emphasizes how crucial it is to protect the fragile environments on which these monkeys rely.
Things to Look for While Tracking Golden Monkeys:
- The golden monkeys’ expressive faces and vivid golden-orange fur
- The golden monkeys’ gregarious and lively demeanor while they play, forage, and engage
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park’s bamboo forests are home to a diverse range of plants and animals.
- Additional possible wildlife observations include the park’s smaller primates and bird species.
Return to Kigali in the afternoon
You will return to the park headquarters at Ntebeko following your thrilling 1-Day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari experience, where you can relax and consider your journey. You will receive a certificate from the rangers acknowledging your involvement in this exceptional animal encounter.
A typical Ugandan meal will be served at a nearby lodge or restaurant for lunch. Where you may also enjoy the breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes. Your driver-guide will start the drive back to Kigali after lunch. With photo ops along the route, the trip back offers yet another opportunity to take in Rwanda’s and Uganda’s breathtaking scenery.
Your one-day Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking Safari will come to an end as you enter Kigali. And travel through the busy city streets. The tour will leave you with priceless memories of Uganda’s amazing wildlife and natural beauty, regardless of whether you opt to be dropped off at your hotel or the Kigali International Airport for your departure.
Inclusions and Exclusions for a One-Day Golden Monkey Tracking Safari in Uganda
- Included in the safari is a golden monkey tracking permit.
- Private transfer from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and back in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional driver/guide who speaks English
- All taxes paid by the government and park admission costs
- Water in bottles on the journey
- Packed lunch or dinner at a Ugandan lodge
- During the Golden Monkey Trek, the ranger and tracker services
- The Uganda Wildlife Authority’s certificate for tracking golden monkeys
Safari Exclusions:
- Individual travel insurance
- Visa fees for Rwanda and Uganda
- Extra meals or snacks that are not on the schedule
- Personal hiking equipment, such as hiking boots, a rain jacket, and gloves
- Advice for rangers, guides, and lodge employees: Possible mementos or purchases of regional crafts
