Golden monkey trekking from Italy

January 20, 2025 | Bujo Safaris

Golden monkey trekking from Italy 

Golden monkey trekking from Italy. Did you know that golden monkey trekking can only be done in three countries in the whole world?  Yes! Golden monkeys can only be found and trekked in either the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, or Uganda. In Uganda, golden monkey trekking is done in Maghinga National Park and takes about 30 minutes to 3 hours. the time of trekking depends on the location of the primates and the trekking pace of the tourists or visitors. In Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, golden monkey trekking can be done in the Volcanoes National Park. 

Can I do Golden Monkey trekking in Uganda coming from Italy?

Yes! you can very well do a golden monkey trekking activity in Uganda as a tourist who is coming from Italy. This Uganda golden monkey safari, trip or tour can be organized with the help of a well-experienced and genuine travel company like ours. A customized itinerary can be made for you to ensure that you to ensure that all the activities you want to carry out are done. The customized itinerary will also ensure your enjoyment of the golden monkey safari. 

How will I communicate during the golden monkey safari?

When it comes to communications, you will be provided with an Italian-speaking guide who will help reply to all the questions and attend to your needs during the Golden Monkey safari. 

Can I eat Italian food in Uganda?

Yes! you can very much eat all kinds of Italian dishes when you visit Uganda for a golden monkey trekking safari. The Italian dishes can be got from different Italian restaurants and hotels found in Uganda.

What are the requirements needed to do golden monkey trekking in Uganda?

Just like going into any other country, there are various requirements to enter Uganda for the golden monkey trekking safari. Some of the requirements needed for visiting Uganda include a tourist visa which our travel company can help you acquire. Each tourist visa costs approximately 50USD for Uganda or you can decide to purchase all East African tourist visa at about 100USD. With the all East African tourist visa, you will be able to visit any of the East African countries. With this type of visa, you can also do a combined Uganda and Rwanda or Rwanda and Congo, Uganda and Congo golden monkey safari. 

Is it safe to do golden monkey trekking in Uganda?

Yes, it is safe to visit Uganda for golden monkey activities since the country has well trained and armed security personals that provide the country with high standard security. Some of these security personals include police officers, army rangers. Some of these are recruited in the tourism industry as game rangers to provide security to the tourists. In other words, Uganda is a safe country to practice tourism from or carry out tourism activities from. 

What to pack when coming for golden monkey trekking in Uganda?

Since Uganda is a country with different weather conditions from Italy, there are certain things that you should consider packing while coming for golden monkey trekking in Uganda. These things or items should be packed so that you have a good experience and comfortable Uganda golden monkey safari. Some of the things you should consider packing or bring along include, drinking water bottle(refillable), camera plus extra batteries, sunscreen, insect repellant, to mention but a few.

Facts/What to know about golden monkeys in Maghinga National Park

Golden monkeys are very playful and exciting creatures to watch. Unlike other primates, golden monkeys happen to love flashes so cameras with flashlights can be used to take photos of them. 

They are also not that afraid of people instead they come along in the open when they happen to see people. Golden monkeys naturally have long tails but some tend to have short tails, this is because their tails get stack between bamboo trees and they get cut off when they try pulling them out. 

Golden monkeys offer nice photography sights since they also happen to love being in front of cameras.

Golden monkeys in Maghinga National Park are also known as Cercopithecoidea considered to be the old-world monkeys divided into two subfamilies which are colobine and cercopithecine.

Golden monkeys in Maghinga National Park feed on bamboo shoots, bamboo leaves, seasonal flowers, sprouts, and leaves, to mention but a few. 

 Golden monkeys are also led by a dominant male alpha and live in groups of about 100 monkeys. Unlike mountain gorillas, golden monkeys live in a place for a long time. 

Once you encounter the primates, you are given 1 hour with them and this helps you to learn about their ways of doing things daily. Take memorable photos of these golden monkeys jumping up and down. This activity is worth doing because it exposes you to a new world of these primates as you get to learn about their world.

What is the cost of a golden monkey permit?

A golden monkey trekking permit is a special document given only by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to individuals who are above the age of 15. A permit costs about USD 60 for foreign nonresidents, approximately USD 50 for foreign residents, and about UGX 40,000 for East African citizens. The cost of this permit excludes park entrance fees but covers trekking and the utmost one hour spent with these primates.

How to get a golden monkey trekking permit in Maghinga National Park?

A golden monkey trekking permit for Maghinga National Park is obtained through an agent or a trusted tour operator and our company can help you with the bookings and obtaining it. Since the golden monkey trekking permits always sell like hot cake, it is best you consider making early bookings. 

What are the Rules and regulations for golden monkey trekking In Maghinga National Park?

1. You are advised not to feed these primates once you get in contact with them.
2. You are not allowed to smoke or chew anything while in front of the monkeys because they might be attracted to you thinking you are eating food like bananas.
3. Do not spit on the vegetation in the forest because this is food for the animals.
4. Always use a camera without a flash because this light irritates and chases away the primates.
5. Always create a reasonable distance between you and these primates because this prevents you from being charged.
6. Do not ease yourself in the forest, in case you feel uneasy, always ask the guide and the rangers to show you where you will ease yourself without infecting anyone.
7. If you have any communicable diseases, you are advised not to participate in the trek because the primates might contact them and spread them to other animals in the forest and the park at large.
8. Golden monkey trekking is strictly for persons above the age of 15. Any child below that age is not allowed to carry on with this activity.
9. Avoid too much loud noise when you encounter the primates because it might scare them away to other far-right places where they feel comfortable.

If you are interested in doing golden monkey trekking in Uganda, feel free to get in contact with our experienced group of tour consultants. We shall be glad to help out with any inquires or making bookings.