Golden monkeys are some of the rarest monkey species in Uganda. They are only found in Mgaghinga gorilla national park near Uganda’s southwestern border with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The golden monkey is only found in the Virunga conservation shared among Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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A well grown Golden monkey can weigh up to 13kgs
Where do golden monkeys live?
They live in the Bamboo forests of the Virunga conservation area. They are found in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Mgahinga gorilla national park, and Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What is the lifespan of golden monkeys?
Golden monkeys can live up to 19 years in the wild
What is the diet of golden monkeys?
Golden monkeys most feed on the same plants as the gorillas. Common in their diet is the bamboo shoots among other places within the Virunga conservation area eco-system.
How Big Are Golden Monkey Troops
The golden monkeys, like other monkeys; live in troops. The largest of their troops can stretch between 30 members and 80 members.
What You Need to See Golden Monkeys in Uganda
If you are interested in Golden monkey trekking, you can only buy the permits are the Mgahinga gorilla national park offices. There is no need for a prior booking. Mgahinga gorilla national park only offers the golden monkey tracking service to only walk-in clients.
In Uganda, the golden monkey trekking permit costs $60 per person for all foreigners. East African residents only need to pay 40,000 Uganda shillings. The golden monkey habituation permit goes for $100 for foreigners and 100,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens. However these costs do not include park entrances