How and Where To Buy Golden Monkey Permit in Rwanda.
Usually included on gorilla trekking safaris, golden monkey trekking in Rwanda offers a chance to see one of the rarest primates in Africa in their native habitat. The ticket allowing visitors to spend some time seeing the endangered small monkeys is a golden monkey trekking permit.
If you want to hike mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, schedule extra day there to see the golden monkeys; they are really unique. Their faces are round, hairy with a reddish-gold-back contrast between fur and watchful owl-like, deep-brown eyes.
Though they are somewhat different, they are often mistaken with the snob-nosed golden monkeys of China. Of course, the golden monkey is a close cousin of the blue monkey. The golden monkey has a golden-orange patch on the top flanks and back; the two are somewhat similar generally.
These monkeys still have regular lives that are somewhat unknown. Under the direction of a male, they form sizable, social groups ranging in count from 60 to even 100 individuals. Their food is mostly bamboo, hence they dwell and hunt only in the bamboo forests of the Virunga highlands.
Trekking golden monkeys in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is less demanding than gorilla trekking. As you adjust to the high heights on the first day, it makes a great beginning hike. But before attending the daily tour, you must have a golden monkey trekking permit, just as gorilla permits. Here are excellent guides on purchasing a permit in Rwanda.
Golden monkey trekking locations in Rwanda
Only in the bamboo forest areas of the Virunga Mountains—that is, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, and Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of the Congo—are golden monkeys found. Every national park provides daily trips and has some settled golden monkey tribes. Still, our main concentration is on Rwanda’s primate attraction, Volcanoes National Park.
Available for hiking, two golden monkey populations ranging in count from 80 to 100 live in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
Joining the daily expeditions starting at 08:00 am and spending roughly half of the day is made possible by the golden monkey trekking permit Outside the park, at the Kiningi briefing point, you will join two armed park officers and a small group of trekkers under the direction of the guide.
Following a safety briefing, you will travel to the beginning of the walking path into the rainforest wilderness. Your local guide will be in radio conversation with trackers for golden monkeys. It will take you from the edge of the forest into thick undergrowth until you come to the golden monkeys.
Once the golden monkey group is located, you will be let exactly one hour to watch the energetic monkeys. They could first be in bamboo trees and jumping all over the place, but after a few minutes they will descend to the forest floor where you can appreciate them at close quarters.
The permit cost is how much?
For a single trip, Rwanda’s golden monkey hiking permit is $100 per foreigner. East Africans and foreigners pay $80; residents of Rwanda pay RWF 4000; a foreign resident pays $65.
Golden monkey licenses are not as rare as those for gorillas. There are several golden monkey hiking permits even in busy season. To mix the activities in one trip, nevertheless, we advise reserving yours before your Rwanda trip. We handle all required details, including purchasing your permits before to your safari for treking.
Including what is covered by the permit?
Golden Monkeys Trekking Permission minimum age is fifteen years. One golden monkey troop at Volcanoes National Park may be seen by sixteen (16) persons maximum.
The permit comes with an experienced guide who guides your time with the golden monkeys and the complete trip into the jungle. You will only get sixty minutes with the golden monkeys; two armed rangers will accompany for security needs.
The permit excludes porter costs, meals, snacks, drinking water, lodging, or for that matter anything beyond the hiking expedition duration.
Where might one get golden monkey permits?
Golden monkey permits are directly available online at the IREMBO official website or at Rwanda Development Board (RDB) office in Kigali.
Deal with a tour operator to purchase the permits if you want to bypass the local hassles. Expertly purchase, handle, and plan your Rwanda safari with Katland.
How can one purchase golden monkey permits?
Though it is not as such demand as the gorilla permit, booking a golden monkey trekking permit depends on availability. Completing required forms, submitting appropriate supporting documentation, and paying the relevant costs constitutes the online application procedure.
Whether online or with an agent, all applications—including those involving agents—need complete information of the guest—that is, names, passport, email, and phone number—at the time of payment.
Either online or via a tour operator, permit bookings and reservations are handled first come first.
Last-minute golden monkey passes
Last-minute golden monkey trekking permits are commonly accessible, particularly with tour operators, even if 16 persons authorized to trek a single troop and few people interested in the activity.
Generally speaking, however, particularly if they want to add golden monkeys on their gorilla trekking vacation in Volcanoes National Park, we advise our visitors to book weeks in advance. Early booking guarantees that you will be guaranteed of obtaining the permits for the dates of trip.
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Permit terms and conditions
Unless rescheduled in advance a minimum of seven days before the visit date, the permit must be utilized two years following the purchase date.
You have to reserve the permit ahead of time with full payment; a booking deposit for the golden monkey permit is not taken.
Every tourist is requested to check-in at the visitor center for permit validation by park officials before the departure time, i.e., 07:00 am, before the park experience. The visitor shows their original copy of the golden monkey permit or booking reference number acquired from the RDB Sales & Reservation office.
The RDB acknowledges that sometimes it will be required to postpone the acquired golden monkey trekking permits either in response to unanticipated events or planned itinerary adjustments.
Rescheduling is only allowed with a seven (7) days ahead notice, permitted once and within 15 months of the date of purchase or booking. That is subject to availability, however.
The RDB management alone has the last say on whether or not to grant renewal.
How should one arrange a golden monkey safari in Rwanda?
Book your golden monkey safari in Rwanda with Katland Safaris Ltd.; we will handle every aspect of your adventure, including local logistics like arranging your golden monkey permit, lodging, transportation, and any other activity.
We can arrange for you to have a unique experience in isolated Rwanda whether your dream vacation includes seeing golden monkeys and mountain gorillas together.
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