Track Uganda's golden monkeys and meet the region's oldest tribe
Watch endangered animals in their natural habitat, then bask in the Batwa community's unique hunter-gatherer culture
More...The Experience
Venture into Uganda's Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a private ranger-led trek to find endangered golden monkeys. You'll follow expert guides through bamboo forests, learning how to spot fresh clues and understand primate behaviours within the Virunga ecosystem. Then, you'll spend one hour observing and taking pictures of the troop as they climb trees. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a Batwa cultural encounter featuring a forest walk, survival skills demo, cultural performances, and more with the region's oldest tribe. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Locking eyes with golden monkeys, then learning Batwa traditions from the keepers of the forest.
The highlights
- Join expert rangers on a guided golden monkey trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Gain insight into tracking techniques and primate behaviour in the Virunga ecosystem
- Witness the troop in their natural habitat for one hour, and take photos of them interacting
- Immerse yourself in Batwa culture on a guided forest walk, survival skills demos, and more
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is valid until 31 May 2027
- Experience is for a minimum of 2 people
- Price listed is for 1 person
- The itinerary:
- 4:30–7 a.m. Private transfer departs
- 4:30 a.m. Departure from Kigali
- 5:15 a.m. Departure from Kabale
- 6:30 a.m. Departure from Lake Mutanda
- 7 a.m. Departure from Kisoro
- 8 a.m. Arrival and briefing
- 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Golden Monkey trekking
- 1–4 p.m. – Batwa cultural immersion
- 4:30 p.m. Private transfer returns
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Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted

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