Tourists are advised against making erroneous, incomplete, or false applications. Such cases may include, among others, applying for the wrong product, uploading a false ID or visa, and uploading an expired ID or visa. Please be advised that verification of tourist documents is done at park entry gates. Tourists who submitted incorrect, incomplete, or false applications WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY TO THE PARK, regardless of whether they paid for and received a system-generated permit.

 

In case of any doubt about your application and supporting documents, please send your inquiry to Devine African Safaris Reservation Office at info@gorillasafariscompany.com

 

Rwanda Development Board accepts no liability for erroneous, incomplete or fraudulent applications.

Minimum age: 12 years

Guidelines

 

Requirements

The visitor information and registration centers at the Golden Monkey Park entrance open at 7:00 a.m.

To qualify for Rwandan or East African Foreign Resident status, foreign residents in Rwanda and East African countries must have a minimum of four consecutive months of residency status or work permit in their passport or diplomatic card.

A diplomat who has a residence visa can be allowed to use the applicable resident rates for his spouse and legally accepted children even if the spouse and legally accepted children do not have resident visas (reside outside of Rwanda).

 

Reporting East African residents need to provide EAC ID cards or passports.

A tourist with one Rwandan parent and a tourist with a Rwandan spouse will be considered Rwandan as long as the Immigration and Emigration Director General confirms it.

 

Restrictions

The minimum age for Golden Monkey tracking is 12 years.

A maximum of sixteen (16) people are permitted per golden monkey

 

Processing Time

A tourist permit will be automatically generated by this system upon completion of the application process.

 

Application Process

The application process is as simple as picking an available slot in the product of your choice, filling out mandatory forms, uploading the requisite support documents, and paying the applicable fees.

Applications are made with full details of the client (names, passport number, email, and phone number) at the time of payment.

Bookings and reservations are done on a "first come, first served" basis.

Rwandan nationals are expected to pay the full amount at the time of booking.

 

About golden monkey tracking

These striking primates are a treat for the eyes. With their bright orange fur contrasting the green rainforests of the Virunga Mountains, it's a photographer’s dream! Visitors meet with their guides at Volcanoes National Park’s Kinigi Headquarters, and the visit is done once per day; time will be allocated once booked.

Like their neighbor’s gorillas, the Golden monkey can be found in very few places outside of Volcanoes National Park, and their rich colors, energetic demeanor, and sizeable troupes of up to 30 individuals are truly a sight to behold. The gorillas may be what brought you to Rwanda, but it would be an absolute shame to leave without seeing any of the wonderful creatures they share a home with.