How Much Does a Golden Monkey Trek Cost In Uganda
Overview;
Many travelers ask, ‘How much does golden monkey trekking cost in Uganda?’ Golden monkey trekking with Kyooma Gorilla Safaris offers an adventurous experience and is one of the major activities you shouldn’t miss during your tour in Uganda.
Where is the trekking done?
Visitors trek to see golden monkeys in Mgahinga National Park, the smallest park in the southwestern region of Uganda, in the Kisoro district. This unique and active experience involves exploring tropical rainforests to find golden monkeys. Once trekkers locate them, they spend an hour observing them in their natural habitats.
How much is the Golden Monkey trek in Uganda?
Visitors over the age of 15 can obtain a Golden Monkey trekking permit in Uganda. This document allows them to visit the habituated golden monkeys in their natural habitat, Mgahinga National Park. The cost for a Ugandan Golden Monkey trekking permit is $60 for foreign non-residents, $40 for foreign residents, and 40,000 Ugandan shillings for East African citizens per person per trek.
How to book a trekking permit in Uganda.
There are two options for booking Golden Monkey trekking permits in Uganda, for example, booking directly from “UWA” (Uganda Wildlife Authority). UWA is the government body that governs the tourism body and environmental conservation. They can be reached via email or phone calls. Another option for booking a Golden Monkey trekking permit is booking through a trusted tour operator or company. Through them, you can also learn about any updated Golden Monkey trekking costs.
What is the best time for golden monkey trekking in Uganda?
Golden monkey trekking in Uganda can be done year-round. However, the recommended time is during the dry season, which is also known as the high season. This period runs from June to September and from December to February. During the dry season, the park experiences less rainfall. This makes the trekking trails dry and passable. Additionally, the vegetation cover is thinner, which provides an advantage for viewing the golden monkeys and other wildlife.
Where to stay while on the golden monkey trekking in Uganda.
Visitors trekking with golden monkeys in Uganda can choose from several accommodation options in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, catering to both luxury and budget preferences.
Notable places to stay include Mountain Gorilla Safari Hotel, Kisoro Tourist Hotel, Mount Gahinga Lodge, Amajambere Iwacu Camp, and Mubano Hotel.
How to get to Mgahinga for Golden Monkey trekking?
Visitors can access Mgahinga National Park in the southwestern part of Uganda by both road and air transport.
By road;
When you travel by road from Entebbe International Airport, drive along the Entebbe-Masaka Road to the Mbarara-Kabale Road, and then connect to the Kabale-Kisoro Road. This journey takes around 9 to 10 hours.
By Air;
Here, you can book a scheduled or charter flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajansi Airfield to Kisoro or Garuga Airstrip in Kihiihi, and then connect to the park by road. Your tour operator can help you book these domestic flights.
