Filming golden monkeys in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Looking for filming golden monkeys in Virunga National Park and the Kahuzi Beiga National Park Democratic Republic of Congo? Golden monkey monkeys are key features found only in the Virungas, Mgahinga, and Volcanoes national parks, and therefore, you can get a chance to film these rare primates in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This clearly indicates that in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the golden monkeys can be found in Virunga National Park and the Kahuzi Beiga National Park. Remember that you will need to film the golden monkeys that are already habituated and most of the golden monkeys are still in the process of gorilla habituation as several activities are done to make sure that the golden monkeys are used to the public for easy sighting and tracking.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the three countries that harbors the rare golden monkeys, the other countries being Uganda and Rwanda. Golden monkeys in the Democratic Republic of Congo are found only in Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga National Park. This makes it so much more interesting to film the golden monkeys in both national parks, where it is easy to make some good comparisons.

What will be your filming mix as you film golden monkeys in DR. Congo?

While filming golden monkeys in both Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga national parks in Democratic Republic of Congo, you will also be amused by other species such as the chimpanzees and the gorillas, both the endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and the Eastern Lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Beiga National Park. Other mammals, including buffaloes, antelopes, kobs, waterbucks, lions, amphibians, reptiles, and species of birds have been recorded, which, among others, include skimmers, ospreys, egrets, ducks, cormorants, and shoebills, among other species. The forest background is as interesting as your footage of the golden monkeys in Congo.

What to film other than golden monkeys in Virunga and Kahuzi Beiga national parks?

Filming chimpanzees: You will also get an opportunity to film the chimpanzees, whether on the chimpanzee tracking or when doing the chimpanzee habituation process. You will also need to buy the chimpanzee permit, especially when you want to film them during the chimpanzee habituation process at $100 per person plus other filming charges as you will be told.

Filming gorillas in Kahuzi Beigain Virunga National Park: As you film the golden monkey monkeys, you will also film the eastern lowland gorillas, which are found in Kahuzi Beiga, and the mountain gorillas seen in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Other things to see while filming golden monkeys in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Nyiragongo Volcanoes in Virunga Congo: This is the recently erupted volcano which attracts several visitors who come to the Democratic Republic of Congo to do hiking. Seeing this and filming it will be so amazing as the volcano features the ever-boing cater lake at its summit.

Seeing other wildlife: While filming gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo, you will be able to come across other animal species which you will see. These will include the monkeys living and staying within the forest, the amazing views of the Thomos kobs, there are also a lot of elephants and buffaloes, not forgetting the large concentration of hippopotamus which you can see at the shores of Lake Edward and other water bodies. You can also film these wonderful species in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

What is the cost of filming golden monkeys in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

All the visitors going on the filming adventure in the Democratic Republic of Congo must obtain valid filming permits. If you’re filming for personal use, you will just need to pay the park entrance fees and then the fees and do the activity, while if you’re filming for commercial purposes or documentary, it will be the Institut Congolais Pour la Conservation de la Nature that will issue the filming permit, depending on which destination you’re going to do the filming from. But generally, you will need to pay the park entrance fees and then a percentage levied for filming, as it will be well explained by the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature. We engage with the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature to ensure that we get for you the right and affordable Congo filming permit.

What do you need for filming golden monkeys in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

The first requirement is to obtain filming permits and clearance.

For any related filming activity to be done in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially in Virunga National Park and Kuhuzi Beiga national parks, all the filming crew members have to obtain the golden monkey trekking permit in addition to the filming permits, which are provided with permission by the authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo in order for you to continue with your filing in Virunga National Park or Kahuzi Beiga national parks. Other than the filming permits, you will also need to have your filming equipment cleared at any point of entry in the Democratic Republic of Congo, whether through the international airport or by using the land borders. The filming equipment is supposed to be cleared by the customs department, which is always stationed at the point of entry.

Therefore, as Africa Adventure Vacations, this is where we do help you a lot. By merely informing us of your intentions to do mountain gorilla filming in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we are very experienced in organizing for you the whole adventure activity, including processing for you the filming permits required, organizing for you the accommodation facilities, transportation help in obtaining for you the local authorities’ permits, as well as aiding you in clearing your filming equipment with the customs department of the Democratic Republic of Congo at your point of entry.

There is no formal process for the allocation of filming permits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, so this is handled by negotiations between the parties, which Africa Adventure Vacations is experienced in.Also, the DR.Congo government doesn’t authorize filming in the areas of interest, especially filming the military installation projects, filming of government buildings, as well as filming along the border areas, and this is illegal and you may be penalized in the courts of law or even have your equipment confiscated. If you want to do filming that will require you to shoot by the use of drones, market filming, or filming alongside the road whereby you will inconvenience traffic, such as filming in the cities or those in the national parks, then you will also need to get permission from the local authorities. To avoid inconveniences, you will need to contact Africa Adventure Vacations so that we can advise you accordingly when to do mountain gorilla filming in Virunga National Park and Beiga National Park.

Visas and work permits are required as part of the second requirement.

As you are aware, it is illegal to enter another country without a visa. It is important that all the film crew members obtain the visa to be allowed into DR. Congo. For the neighboring Congo countries of Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, you can get the visa immediately on arrival. For the DR Congo Visa, it’s a different story. Rather, you must apply for the visa in advance through your nearby DR Congo Embassy. The single entry visa in Congo costs $100 and is valid for one month. The one valid for two months costs $135, while for the one valid for six months, you will need to pay $400. The important thing to note is that the DR. Congo Visa will need to be applied for in advance, about 3 weeks or a month before your planned dates of travel to Congo for the filming, since this Visa cannot be issued on arrival as it is in her neighboring countries. The film crew members will not be allowed to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo to do mountain gorilla filming activities in Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga National Park without a visa. Another document here is the yellow fever vaccination card, and thus, please contact us at Africa Adventure Vacations for the best filming opportunities in DR. Congo.

Requirement 3: You must hire vehicles for golden monkey tracking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.

Yes, at Africa Adventure Vacations, we make sure that we make transport arrangements for you such that when you are in the Democratic Republic of Congo for filming, you don’t get stranded. We have got our own fleet of cars and we book and arrange the vehicle services for the film crew members depending on their interests, budgets, and the terrain of the area that is going to be filmed. For the film crew members going to film in the rough terrain, we advise them to use the 44 wheel drive vehicle that will be able to navigate the hilly terrain, especially in the Virunga National Park. We shall be able to tell you how much it cost in terms of the furl and the mileage covered in order to determine how much you will spend on the vehicle per day. Africa Adventure Vacations also organizes both chartered and scheduled flights within the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially for visitors who are interested in flying and do not have the time to drive long distances on the road.

Our hired vehicles will be manned by a well-experienced driver guide who has been in the Democratic Republic of Congo and knows all the corners of the country from the point of arrival up to the Virunga National Park and Kahunzi-Beiga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The driver fixer will be able to share with you the basic information about the Democratic Republic of Congo and will give you all the solutions required when it comes to film fixing, so you are lucky to book your golden monkey filming safaris with Africa Adventure Vacations.

Is filming golden monkeys in Virunga National Park and Beiga National Park safe?

It is very safe. Well, we all know that over recent years, DR. Congo has been affected by instabilities which have threatened investors as well as the tourism industry in the country. Such instabilities and disasters have come because of Ebola and other rebellion conflicts which have halted the filming process in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

However, as of recently, the Congo has returned to peace, with only a few cases of insecurity, and the filming industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is safe and thriving, so we can assure you that filming golden monkeys in Virunga National Park and Beiga National Park is safe.As Africa Adventure Vacations, we keep tracking and monitoring any security threat from time to time, and we are very cautious in that anytime we feel the threat, we can let you know. This advisory service is always given before the golden monkey filming in Virunga National Park and Beiga National Park starts. Always contact us at African Adventure Vacations for more information about golden monkey filming in Virunga National Park and Beiga National Park.

How to get to Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga National Park

Found in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are several routes that you can use to get to or to access Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga National Park. Visitors can use air transport by flying to Kigali International airport in Rwanda and then driving to Gisenyi, then crossing to Goma Town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and finally to the Virunga National Park headquarters. It will take you about 2 hours from Gisenyi Town to Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga National Park. Some flights can link you to Kinshasa city, where you will later connect to the park. You can also access Virunga National Park from Uganda via Bunagana Boarder between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and later drive for just 30 minutes from the border to Bukima, where gorilla trekking is found.

Where to stay while Golden Monkey is filming in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

There are various accommodation facilities found within the Virunga National Park, ranging from budget, midrange, and luxury lodges where you can stay during filming. These include the Bukima Tented Camp and Kibumba Tented Camp, which are budget lodges and each night range from 90 to 100 United States Dollars per person, and Mikeno Lodge, which range from 200 to 400 United States Dollars per person.Therefore, you can choose one of the lodges depending on your interest, budget, and maybe the closeness of the lodge to the Virunga National Park. For visitors staying in Kahuzi Beiga National Park, accommodation facilities are available at lodges such as the Exodus Bukavu, Hotel Begonias Bukavu, and Lakeside Hotel Bukavu, among others. Thus, we shall book for you the best lodges depending on your interests and budget.

What to wear during filming golden monkeys in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

In order to have a successful golden monkey filming safari in Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga National Park in Congo, there are some of the items that you should not miss from your packing list, especially the right dressing code depending on the conditions available. Therefore, our visitors or the film crew members should put on or come with the following during filming:

• You need to wear long-sleeved shirts or long trousers while filming. It is good when they are waterproof, as these will protect you from being harmed by sharp tree branches and stones as well as thorns while in the Congo wildness filming.

• You need to wear water-proof shoes during filming. This will help you to navigate through the slippery trails that you will be following while filming in Congo as these will give you stability on the ground.

• Don’t miss out on putting on the gardening gloves when filming, which will be so influential in protecting your hands, and you can put them off when you feel you no longer need them.

• You also need to come with a rain jacket because, in most cases, filming is done in the tropical rain forests that are always wet, and this is why putting on a rain jacket is of great help to you.

• Since filming is always done in the wild, it is good that you have insect repellent with you to safe guard against various insects such as mosquitoes and any other biting insects.

Other clothes that you should not leave out are the water-proof safari back and jacket, as this will help protect your filming equipment from getting in touch with water. You can also put on the African safari hat, safari socks, and shorts that you can sometimes put on, among others.

What is the best time for golden monkey filming in Democratic Republic of Congo?

We can say that golden monkey filming in the Democratic Republic of Congo is done throughout the year. However, it has been established that the best time to film in Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Beiga National Park is during the dry season, which lasts from June to October and then from December to February.The Democratic Republic of Congo is covered with tropical rain forest and this has influenced the country to experience the tropical rain climate, meaning that at times you can also experience certain rains unexpectedly. Therefore, you need to prepare accordingly for the changing weather conditions.

Why should you choose Africa Adventure Vacations for your filming safaris?

Africa Adventure Vacations is a local company based in Uganda but operates in East African countries that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and South Africa, and we have over 10 years’ experience in aiding filming and production companies, especially those interested in filming nature-related wildlife and the culture of Africa. We provide services such as booking for the filming permits, clearing of the filming equipment, booking for the accommodation facilities, organizing transportation to the filming companies, all in the shortest period of time. We organize other wildlife packages to all of the above-mentioned countries, including gorilla packages to Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Therefore, you should not hesitate to choose us to be your film fixers in East Africa.