Tour Ref MSA 1715
Morning drive to starting point for a safety briefing, you’ll be driven to the start of the trail you’ll take to reach the golden monkeys. These little-known primates, Cercopithecus kandti, are a subspecies of the Blue Monkey. Although you might not get as close to them as you might to the gorillas, you will enjoy their behavior. They live social groups of up to 100 individuals and are very entertaining as they constantly swing through the bamboo.
The monkeys can move fast in search for food hence sometimes necessitating moving at speed to catch up with them. Paths on the treks can be slippery and muddy, so sturdy walking boots are essential and a walking pole. One must be 15 years of age and above to participate in this tour. Even during dry season, a waterproof jacket is essential due to occasional downpours. We recommend trousers because we are trekking through patches of thistles, nettles and brambles.
You’ll be placed in a group of a maximum of 8 people, accompanied by your trekking guide and an armed park ranger. The duration of your trek depends on the location of the golden monkey group. The monkeys can cover a fair amount of distance daily, so it can sometimes take long for the trackers to locate them. Once you’re with the golden monkeys, you’re allowed an hour, maximum, with them before heading back. When you’re with your group, you should try not to make sudden movements and to keep your voices low so that the group remains relaxed.
The two groups of habituated monkeys are getting more used to their human visitors, so don’t be surprised if they jump quite close, and be aware of standing directly underneath a group in the trees, as little ‘presents’ can drop down at times!
We do not provide meals during this trip except some drinking water. You may buy some snacks from your lodge to carry along.
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