Golden monkey habituation experience in Uganda : Golden monkey habituation safari experience is a physically demanding and exciting exercise that involves training wild golden monkeys to become accustomed to the presence of humans in preparation for trekking. Mgahinga gorilla national park is the only place in Uganda where golden monkey trekking safari and golden monkey habituation safari is possible. It is also the smallest national park in Uganda and can be found in the southwest section of the country in the Kisoro district. It shares a border with both Virunga national park in Congo and Volcanoes national park in Rwanda.
Golden monkey habituation experience.
Golden monkey habituation safari experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a wonderful safari activity that begins very early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations that must be followed while trekking. After the briefing, you will join a group of researchers, park guides, and rangers and begin trekking through the jungle following trails of leftover bamboo shoots and leaves. This will take approximately thirty minutes to five hours, depending on the location of the golden monkeys because they are active primates that like to move from one place to another. During your trek, you will have the opportunity to see other species of primates, and once you find the golden monkeys that are undergoing habituation, you will be given permission to spend four hours with them in their natural environment. This will give you the chance to learn and observe their behaviors, watch them climb trees, and observe them engaging in their daily activities such as feeding, playing, and breastfeeding. You will also be able to photograph and film these interactions to share with people back at your home.
Cost of golden monkey habituation permits in Uganda.
Golden Monkey Habituation Permit is a legal card that is given to tourists who are older than 15 years old. With this card, guests are granted permission to visit the golden monkey habituation family and spend four hours with the golden monkeys in their natural environment. Golden monkey habituation permits in Mgahinga gorilla national park cost 140 US Dollars per person for foreign non-residents, 110 US Dollars per person for foreign residents, and 120,000 Ugandan Shillings per person for citizens of East Africa.
How to book golden monkey habituation permits.
Golden monkey habituation permits in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park can be booked through a reputable tour operator such as Primate Holidays. If you are interested in trekking the golden monkeys, please contact us with the date, month, and year you desire to do so. Once you’ve gotten in touch with us, we’ll look into whether or not permits are available on the days you want, and as soon as we determine that there are openings, we’ll ask you to put down a deposit for the permit. After we have received payment, we will be able to make the permit purchase on your behalf and provide you with a scanned copy of the receipt as verification.
Best time to do golden monkey habituation.
Golden monkey habituation safari experience in Mgahinga gorilla national park can be had at any time of the year; however, the best time to go is during the dry season, which runs from June to September and from December to February. This is because, during the dry season, there is less rainfall in the park, and as a result, the vegetation will be sparse, which will provide you with clear views of the golden monkeys. Additionally, the golden monkey trekking trails will be dry and passable, which will make the safari activity effective.
What to pack for golden monkey habituation experience in Uganda.
When going for your golden monkey habituation experience, there are a number of things that you should pack, such as hiking shoes, insect repellent, a long-sleeved shirt and trouser, energy snacks and drinking water, a waterproof rain jacket, a warm sweater, a walking stick, camera and extra batteries, backpack, face mask and so on.
Where to stay in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Mgahinga gorilla national park has an assortment of accommodation facilities that span budget, midrange and luxury at which you can stay when carrying your golden monkey habituation experience including Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, Mgahinga Gorilla Triangle Lodge, Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp, Lake Chahafi Resort, Mucha Lodge, Travelers Rest Camp, Travelers Rest Hotel, Mutanda Lake Resort, Mount Gahinga Lodge, Lake Mulehe Hotel, Kisoro Tourist Hotel, Mount Gahinga Rest Camp, Mubano Hotel, Montana Guest House among others.
How to get to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the southern region of Uganda and may be visited by road transport means. Travellers will drive from Kampala via Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale, and Kisoro and then to the park headquarters, which will take approximately 9 to 10 hours of driving time.
There is also the option of flying to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Travellers can book scheduled or charter domestic flights with Aero link Uganda or Bar Aviation from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to Kisoro airstrip, and from there they can make their way to the park headquarters by road.
To get to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park from Kigali, Rwanda, visitors will first need to fly into Kigali International Airport. From there, they may make their way to the park headquarters by crossing either the Cyanika or Katuna borders, which will take between three and four hours of driving time respectively.
Golden monkey habituation experience is a fascinating safari excursion that may be combined with a variety of other adventures, such as gorilla trekking, a cultural tour of the Batwa people, a guided nature walk, mountain climbing, or bird watching, to name a few. You can get in touch with us at Primate Holidays for additional information about the golden monkey habituation experience in Uganda, or you can look through our website for reasonably priced safari packages in Uganda.