Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
This full package covers everything at unbeatable prices—from park fees and transport to meals—ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. Led by expert guides, you’ll explore lush bamboo forests and observe the playful, endangered golden monkeys in their natural habitat, all while enjoying personalized service and breathtaking landscapes
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Volcanoes National Park
Tracking golden monkeys is an enchanting experience that brings you up close to the most playful and endangered primates. Found in the lush bamboo forests at the base of the volcanoes, these vibrant creatures are known for their golden-orange fur and lively behavior. Your adventure begins with a briefing at the park headquarters, where expert guides share insights about the golden monkeys and their habitat. The trek takes you through dense vegetation and picturesque landscapes, offering opportunities to spot other wildlife and enjoy the serenity of the forest. Once you locate the troop, you’ll spend up to an hour observing their playful antics as they leap between trees, forage for bamboo shoots, and interact with one another. This unique encounter provides incredible photo opportunities and a deeper appreciation for Rwanda’s biodiversity. Whether you're a nature lover, photographer, or simply seeking a memorable experience - get a rare glimpse into the vibrant ecosystem of Rwanda.
Options
Golden Monkey Tracking Day Pass
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
We provide Ponchos and hiking sticks
All Fees and Taxes
Complimentary coffee and tea are available at the park entrance, providing a warm and refreshing start as you prepare to join your fellow hikers for the adventure ahead.
We offer coffee and tea at the park café to start your morning before the hike. Breakfast is also available at your own cost for those who wish to enjoy a hearty meal before the adventure.
Pickup points
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Meeting points
Volcanoes National Park
Musanze, Kinigi Ruhengeri Rwanda
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Golden Monkey - A hiking shorter and easier than the one to see the gorillas.
bluebay06,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Activities at Volcanoes NP require advance booking and payment and you must be at the Kinigi Visitor Information Center before 7 AM, bringing your passport. Since we were a self-driving couple, we arrived well in advance, they let us in with the car, checked us and photocopied our documents. The center quickly filled up with other visitors all accompanied and followed by local drivers. After a complimentary coffee we were divided into several groups, some for the gorillas and others for the golden monkeys and we were given a short briefing. Having seen the gorillas on the Ugandan side, we had booked for the golden monkeys paying 100 USD per person. At the end of the briefing, the participants take back their cars and each group formed a column of cars to reach the starting point of the tracking. Being the only ones self-driving, the ranger who was leading our group got into our land cruiser with the other cars following us. After passing Kinigi in a north-westerly direction we went along secondary roads until we reached a point where we parked and found another ranger and some porters waiting for us. They provided us with hiking sticks and, not knowing what awaited us, we all took the porters to carry our backpacks (10 UDS for porter). The path immediately appeared very simple: after a couple of hundred meters slightly uphill, in a cultivated area along the outside of the stone wall that borders the NP, the ranger gave us a mask to cover our noses and mouths. Even though we were told at the briefing that golden monkeys are difficult to photograph because they constantly jump between the branches and bamboo canes, in front of us, in a potato field, there was a large group of monkeys completely unconcerned by the presence of humans, meaning us and the farmers. At a distance of a few meters we had an hour to photograph them. Busy feeding, they were very easy to photograph and film even with cell phones. Beautiful animals with their incredible golden fur. Taking pictures and observing the interactions in the social structure of the group, the time passed quickly and after less than two hours we were back at our cars. A hiking shorter and easier than the one to see the gorillas.
Tour was fantastic, time bound and reflected our outside world class
sandej2026,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good ambience, affordable costs and time bound
An unforgettable and well-organized golden monkey trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, highlighted by expert
goldenhillssafaris,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day tour with Golden Hills Safaris to see the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park was truly unforgettable, with smooth organization and a knowledgeable, friendly guide. We enjoyed incredible close-up encounters with the playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat, making the experience both exciting and unique. I highly recommend Golden Hills Safaris for their professionalism and exceptional service when visiting Rwanda.
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