Uganda and Rwanda are not only homes to the only remaining mountain gorilla population but also have the highest concentration of primates in Africa. Each country has 13 primates species.

Primates trekking in Uganda

Uganda is a home to 13 primates species such as Chimpanzees, Black and white colobus monkeys, Olive Baboons, Grey checked mangabeys, Giant forest hogs, Golden Monkeys, Vervets, Blue Monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and many more. Among the homes of primates include Kibale Forest national park, Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth and Kaniyo pabidi forest reserve in Murchison falls national park. Mgahinga gorilla park is also famous for Golden Monkeys.
During the trek in search for chimpanzees and other primates, expect an encounter with over 350 bird forest species and forest mammals like elephants and Buffaloes.

Primates tracking in Rwanda

Nyungwe is the largest montainous forest in East and Central Africa. This is Rwanda's number one home to primates, with 13 species that include Golden Monkeys, Chimpanzees, large troops of Black and white colobus, Vervets, Redt tailed Monkeys, L'hoest's Monkeys, Mangabeys and many more. Its also a home to 288 forest bird species. Nyungwe Forest is also now popular for Canopy walking adventure.

Golden Monkey Tracking

In Rwanda, Volcanoes National park (Parc des Volcans) is also famous for tracking the endangered golden monkeys. The same activity is known in Uganda's Mgahinga National Park. Golden Monkey tracking is usually done in the morning and requires permits booking at the park head quarters.