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 Road through IcelandRick Massar
Road through IcelandRick Massar Grand Canyon at sunrise IIRick Massar
Grand Canyon at sunrise IIRick Massar Scotland - Urquhart Castle at Loch NessRick Massar
Scotland - Urquhart Castle at Loch NessRick Massar Scotland - View of Loch CarronRick Massar
Scotland - View of Loch CarronRick Massar Scotland - View of Loch NessRick Massar
Scotland - View of Loch NessRick Massar Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - Typical Scottish Country Road with Stone WallRick Massar
Scotland - Typical Scottish Country Road with Stone WallRick Massar Scotland - Culloden Battlefield MemorialRick Massar
Scotland - Culloden Battlefield MemorialRick Massar Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar
Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar
Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar Scotland, Isle of Skye - Sea views during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar
Scotland, Isle of Skye - Sea views during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar Scotland - Mealt Falls waterfall on Isle of SkyeRick Massar
Scotland - Mealt Falls waterfall on Isle of SkyeRick Massar Scotland - View from Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - View from Old Man of StorrRick Massar Scotland - Rainbow with a view during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar
Scotland - Rainbow with a view during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Scotland - Wild camping overlooking the Isle of SkyeRick Massar
Scotland - Wild camping overlooking the Isle of SkyeRick Massar Scotland - Small river through the Scottish countrysideRick Massar
Scotland - Small river through the Scottish countrysideRick Massar Scotland - Eilean Donan castle during the rainRick Massar
Scotland - Eilean Donan castle during the rainRick Massar