The dense bamboo forests of Mgahinga National Park are home to golden monkeys, one of Africa's rarest and most charismatic monkey species. They get their name from their beautiful fur, which shines in shades of gold, copper and black when sunlight falls through the leaves. With their lively eyes and playful nature, they bring colour and energy to the cool mountain jungle of the Virunga Mountains.
The golden monkey lives in social groups that are constantly on the move. They jump effortlessly from branch to branch, picking young bamboo shoots and communicating with soft sounds and expressive gestures. Their graceful movements and curious nature make them a fascinating subject for photography and observation.
This photo collection shows the vibrancy and beauty of golden monkeys in their natural habitat: from subtle portraits to dynamic scenes among the bamboo. It is a tribute to the diversity of Mgahinga - a park where golden monkeys and mountain gorillas live side by side, and where every encounter offers a glimpse of the richness of Africa's mountain forests.
                                
 Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar
Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar
Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar
View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar
Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar
Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar
Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar
Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar
Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar
Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar
Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar
The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar
Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar
Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar