Colobus Monkey trekking experience at Nyungwe National Park, is one of the primate activities on can adventure during their Rwanda safari tour, visit to this tropical forest national park, having up to 13 primates recorded in the park.
The Angolan colobus monkeys (Rwenzori colobus monkeys) in Nyungwe tend to form huge groups, called “supergroups”, of more than 500 individuals, a phenomenon that has been observed to happen only among the colobus monkeys in Nyungwe National Park. Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda, therefore, offers the best sightings of the colobus monkeys in the world.
Watching the colobus monkeys feed and play around, as they socialize in their group, is breathtaking. The black courts, colored with their white ties, make them look so amazing. Just like the golden monkey trekking at Volcanoes National Park, the colobus monkeys can come as close as you can imagine.
During the colobus monkey trekking experience at Nyungwe National Park, you stand a great chance of spotting other primates in the park, as the park is home to over 13 primate species record, of course inclusion of other wildlife and the winged ones.
Colobus Monkey Trekking Experience Groups.
There are two groups of the habituated colobus monkeys that are ready for visitors at Nyungwe National Park. The Uwinka group, near the park reception and the Gisakura group, in the Gisakura area. Both troops are very big, and amazing, and you can choose which group to visit when you’re at the park reception for a briefing. The Uwinka troop has +500 individuals.
Colobus Monkey Trekking Experience Time.
Unlike other primate trekking experiences in Rwanda that must start early in the morning, the colobus monkey trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park has no time. You can decide to trek at any moment upon your visit. From early morning to late evening, the trek is open for visitors. You can as well as do the colobus monkey trekking, after, your done with other park activities such as chimpanzee trekking, canopy walk experience, waterfalls hike experience, and nature walk in Nyungwe forest
Colobus Monkey Trekking Experience Booking
You’re advised to book your colobus monkey trekking in advance for the ground arrangements. However, the permits are always available. You can also book on the ground, as there are no restrictions on the number of visitors to trek per day, and the time of trekking is open.
Age Restrictions Colobus Monkey Trekking Experience
Unlike other primate trekking’s that have age restrictions, for the colobus monkeys, there are no age restrictions. This is the only primate activity that do favor’s family. It is best for the family, as the children are also able to trek and see the monkeys. Good news is that children below 5 years old do not pay, it is free of charge.
Cost of the Colobus Monkey Trekking Experience
The colobus monkey trekking experience cost 50 dollars per adult in addition to the park entrance fees. Children below 5 years old, are free of charge.
Get in touch with One More Adventure Safaris, to arrange your colobus monkey trekking experience at Nyungwe National Park, during your Rwanda safari visit.
You can as well combine your colobus monkey trekking, with chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park and Gorilla trekking experience at Volcanoes National Park, or with Akagera National Park safaris.
You can as well as wind up your colobus monkey trekking experience at Nyungwe National Park, with a boat trip on Lake Kivu, as you enjoy a leisure time by the lake.
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