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The 8 Best Golden Monkey Trekking Tours in Rwanda

8 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $320

The golden monkeys live in the bamboo below the Virunga peaks and cost a fraction of a gorilla permit to visit. These 8 treks are shorter, gentler and easy to bolt onto the day after the gorillas, with prices, walking times and which include the park transfer.

4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek - Day one: golden monkeys before the Uganda border
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4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek

1.4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $2,770Our pick

Trek golden monkeys, mountain gorillas, chimps, and safari wildlife across Rwanda and Uganda on this packed four-day private tour.

“I would highly recommend booking your next trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Frena Adventures! A friend recommended them also to me and did not disappoint. From the beginning everything was well explained before going on our trip. We diRead more”

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One Day Golden Monkey and Cultural tour

2.One Day Golden Monkey and Cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $400

Track Rwanda’s golden monkeys, share local songs and dances, and visit a brew-making community on a private day trip from Kigali.

“This company really goes above and beyond. I came wearing the wrong clothes but they were so helpful and accomodating. Excellent tour.”

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Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek - Day 1: Bamboo forest and the road to Bwindi
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Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek

3.Private 2 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,731

Review of a private two-day Rwanda and Uganda safari with Golden Monkey trekking, Bwindi gorilla trekking, practical timing, costs, and tips.

“My wife and I had a fantastic time on our honeymoon with Frena Adventures! We did a 2 day trek in Rwanda and Uganda, and our guide Farouk was amazing! He was perfect and we were so lucky to have him as our guide! It was a wonderful way to kick off the honeymoon. Farouk was very knowledgeable, made us feel so comfortable, and was a fantastic driver!”

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Golden Monkey Trekking with lunch - The early drive from Kigali to the park
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Golden Monkey Trekking with lunch

4.Golden Monkey Trekking with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $320Best value

Review of Rwanda’s golden monkey trek from Kigali, with park access, lunch, guide service, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Fantastic guide. Beautiful landscape. Nice drive in the sunrise! Got really close to the monkeys.”

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3 Days Private Bwindi Gorillas and Volcanoes Golden Monkey Trek - Day 2: The Bwindi gorilla search
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3 Days Private Bwindi Gorillas and Volcanoes Golden Monkey Trek

5.3 Days Private Bwindi Gorillas and Volcanoes Golden Monkey Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,060

Review of a private 3-day Rwanda and Uganda primate tour, with golden monkeys, mountain gorillas, Kigali, transport, value, and practical tips.

“Working with Frena Adventures and going for the Gorilla/Golden Monkey trek was amazing. Fred handled all the logistics/ planning /payments seamlessly and was very prompt with all my queries before I left for Africa.”

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3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Safaris - Day one: Kigali before the road to Kinigi
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3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Safaris

6.3 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $5,500

Review of a 3-day Rwanda gorilla and golden monkey safari, with Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, cultural visits, meals, lodging, and value advice.

“Amazing company, they take care of every part of this trip. Very well organized everything. Experience itself is amazing, worth money and time spent for trekking. I recommend it to everyone.”

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2 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Safaris - Golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park
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2 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Safaris

7.2 Days Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $715

Review of Rwanda’s 2-day gorilla and golden monkey safari, with canoeing, transport, lodging, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“If you are looking to explore Lake Kivu, look no further than Kingfisher Journeys. I went on their two day kayak trip and could have not asked for a better experience. Leading up to the trip, the team was extremely responsive and helpful in finRead more”

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From Kigali: 3 Days Gorillas and golden monkeys trek Adventure - Day 1: Kigali to Musanze, then the Mukungwa River
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From Kigali: 3 Days Gorillas and golden monkeys trek Adventure

8.3 Days Gorillas and golden monkeys trek Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,150

Track Rwanda’s mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, paddle the Mukungwa River, and return to Kigali in three active days.

“My family and I spent nearly a week in Rwanda where we did the gorilla and golden monkey treks. The trip was well-organized and well thought out in terms of timing and itinerary. We made a stop to the Ellen Degeneres/Dian Fossey centRead more”

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