Rwanda Golden Monkey Tracking — Volcanoes NP
Track the endangered golden monkey in bamboo forests beneath the volcanoes
Tour Overview
The golden monkey — a beautiful species with a distinctive gold and black coat — is endemic to the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Uganda, and DRC. Just 5,000 remain in the wild. This half-day trek takes you into the bamboo forests on the lower slopes of the volcanoes. Your experienced tracker locates a habituated troop, and you spend an hour observing their playful acrobatics through the bamboo canopy. It's a perfect complement to gorilla trekking.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The golden monkey is found only in the Virunga volcanic mountains. Track a habituated troop through bamboo forests for a magical encounter with one of Africa's rarest primates.
Meals: Lunch included
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- Golden monkey permit ($100)
- Expert tracker guide
- Park entrance
- Lodge transfers
Not Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- International flights
How to Get There
Fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL). Direct flights from Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Brussels, London. 2–3 hr drive to Volcanoes NP.
Best Time to Visit
June–September (dry season). Gorilla trekking year-round. Short rains Oct–Nov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting from
$250
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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