Golden monkeys live in the bamboo zone of the Virungas, and tracking them is a different experience from tracking gorillas: faster, more open, and often within an hour of walking.
Golden monkey permits are separate from gorilla permits. Many travellers combine the two, trekking gorillas one morning and golden monkeys the next.
01
Kigali to Musanze
Drive north to the foothills and settle in, with an afternoon free for the twin lakes or the local market.
Meals: Dinner
02
Golden monkey trek
Morning briefing and trek into the bamboo zone, then the drive back to Kigali.
Meals: Breakfast
Permit information
A golden monkey permit is required and is separate from the gorilla permit. It is easier to obtain at short notice.
What’s Included
- Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a driver-guide
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation as described, on a bed and breakfast basis unless stated
- Meals listed in the day-by-day itinerary
- Park, activity and permit fees listed above
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Government taxes on the services we provide
Not Included
- International flights and airport taxes
- Entry visas and travel insurance
- Gorilla, golden monkey and chimpanzee permits unless quoted
- Drinks, tips and personal items
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Anything not expressly listed as included