Reviews: Golden Monkey Trekking
Below are independent comments from 52 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Mrs A.
S. Carolina
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge on 22 Sep 2022
"Wonderful morning.
The monkeys were great to watch and photograph," Read more about this whole safari
The monkeys were great to watch and photograph," Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
UK
N&J
West Sussex
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 12 Sep 2022
"This was a delightful trip to do, although having experienced the Gorillas the day before in a group of 8, we were a little unlucky to be in a much larger group for the Golden Monkeys - 16 or more.
The Golden Monkeys themselves were active as a group and wonderful too watch in a sceninc bamboo grove, which is only a short hike.
Perhaps because of the size of our group, there was less interaction from our guide - although we were able to spend a good hour observing the Monkeys close up." Read more about this whole safari
The Golden Monkeys themselves were active as a group and wonderful too watch in a sceninc bamboo grove, which is only a short hike.
Perhaps because of the size of our group, there was less interaction from our guide - although we were able to spend a good hour observing the Monkeys close up." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Laura
Vienna
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 6 Sep 2022
"Superb - very accessible and a real joy to be able to get so close to the monkeys - the guide was also great!"
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Overall
Excellent
Ms
Redondo Beach
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 21 Aug 2022
"This is a short hike through the farmland and is well worth the trip. The trek was timed. So that many monkeys were in the potato fields gathering food. There was approximately 30 all sizes running around us. Very cool."
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Overall
Excellent
Honeymooners
Malta
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 19 Aug 2022
"This experience was a great warm up to the Gorilla trekking we had booked for the next day. The trek was not intense although we still engaged a Porter at the beginning of the trek to support the community - as advised to do by both Expert Africa and our guide, Aimable.
You are given ample time to experience the abundance of Golden Monkeys in their natural habitat, whether sitting and playing in the trees or scavenging for potatoes in nearby fields.
We were not advised that we needed to wear a protective facemask prior to heading out on this trek and missed out on around 7 minutes of viewing the Golden Monkeys waiting for someone to bring us a mask.
We highly recommend that one experiences this before the Gorillas as sadly it would be an anti-climax to see these creatures after..." Read more about this whole safari
You are given ample time to experience the abundance of Golden Monkeys in their natural habitat, whether sitting and playing in the trees or scavenging for potatoes in nearby fields.
We were not advised that we needed to wear a protective facemask prior to heading out on this trek and missed out on around 7 minutes of viewing the Golden Monkeys waiting for someone to bring us a mask.
We highly recommend that one experiences this before the Gorillas as sadly it would be an anti-climax to see these creatures after..." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Glos
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 27 Jul 2022
"Easy walk to the golden monkeys which were in fields close to the village.
Excellent views." Read more about this whole safari
Excellent views." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Good
Liz C
Sussex
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge on 22 Jul 2022
"A fun trip to see another local monkey."
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Overall
Excellent
Mrs J
Vancouver
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 3 Jul 2022
"The Golden Monkey trek was the least demanding.
They are very close to the edge of the forest. There were so many.
Loved every minute." Read more about this whole safari
They are very close to the edge of the forest. There were so many.
Loved every minute." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr/Mrs E
Wisconsin US
"Golden Monkey Trekking review"
Based at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge on 7 Jun 2022
"This was an excellent "warm-up" for the gorilla trek we did the next day.
I was somewhat skeptical beforehand about this excursion, but this turned into an excellent opportunity to see golden monkeys at close range, and also to have a "dry run" of common elements with the gorilla trek: wake up and move-out, equipment, and acclimating to the altitude.
This was extremely enjoyable and we highly recommend!" Read more about this whole safari
I was somewhat skeptical beforehand about this excursion, but this turned into an excellent opportunity to see golden monkeys at close range, and also to have a "dry run" of common elements with the gorilla trek: wake up and move-out, equipment, and acclimating to the altitude.
This was extremely enjoyable and we highly recommend!" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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