Best places to film Golden Monkeys in Rwanda

Where to film Golden Monkeys in Rwanda

Golden Monkeys are unique to the Virunga Mountains only found in DR Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Rwanda is one of the best places to film Golden Monkeys of the mentioned places. Golden Monkeys are found in the bamboo vegetation of Volcanoes National Park.

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park currently has two habituated golden monkey troops that are available for filming in the park both of which make about 80 members.

Gishwati-Mukura National Park

Filming Golden Monkeys in Giswhati Mukura National Park will also give you an opportunity to film chimpanzees that live alongside golden monkeys, L’Hoest, and Blue Monkeys. It is the only National Park in Rwanda where you can film Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys at the same time.

Requirements and permissions for filming Golden Monkeys in Rwanda

You will need to get a Rwanda filming permit and a Golden Monkey permit for you to be allowed to film Golden Monkeys in Rwanda. Rwanda filming permits are issued by the Ministry of Sports and Culture whereas Golden Monkey permits are issued by Rwanda Development Board. Filming permits can be secured directly by contacting this ministry. Film crew Fixers can assist you to do all the ground processes to secure for you the Rwanda Filming permits. Filming permits in Rwanda cost $30 valid for 15 Days and $50 valid for 3 Days the permit is strictly issued by the Rwanda Academy of Language and Culture. your filming equipment will also need to be cleared with customs at the Point of Entry in Rwanda. Contact us at Film crew fixers we will process both the filming permissions with Local Authorities in Rwanda, Golden Monkey permits, Accommodation, transportation for you as well guide, and help you with clearance processes at the point of entry into Rwanda.

Rwanda Press Accreditation

After securing the Rwanda Filming and Golden Monkey permits for filming Golden Monkeys in Rwanda, all film crew members must have press Accreditation from the Rwanda Media High Council to be allowed to film Golden Monkeys in Rwanda. For you to get the press accreditation in Rwanda you will be required to fill in the Rwanda Press Accreditation Application Form (Which we normally send to you) with all details and then attached the following;

• Official letter requesting for accreditation addressed to the Executive Secretary
• Two colored passport size photographs
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of visa except for those who come from countries that benefit from the Rwanda Visa Waiver For example From the East African Community member states, USA, COMESA Member states among others contact us here for more details
• A copy of a press card from your country of origin
• A receipt of Payment from the Rwanda Revenue Authority
• List of Filming equipment and kits to be used during your shoot

On top of this, we will need a letter from the filming company detailing who they are, why they are filming, where they will be filming, and details of crew members on this shoot. We will attach this letter to all details provided and send them to Rwanda Media High Council for press accreditation. This takes 2-3 working days for the press accreditation cards to be ready.

For you to secure the Rwanda Press Accreditation you are required to pay as follows to Rwanda Revenue Authority depending on the length of your shoot in Rwanda;

• $30 Press Accreditation Card valid for 01 to 15 days
• $50 Press Accreditation Card valid for 15 days to 30 days
• $100 Press Accreditation Card valid for 1 to 3 months
• $200 Press Accreditation Card valid for 3 to 6 months
• $300 Press Accreditation Card valid for 6 months to 1 year

Kindly note the rates above are used as a guide and these change from time to time. Contact us here for up-to-date rates.

Rwanda Visa Advice

You will need to purchase a Tourist or Business visa for you to get into Rwanda for Filming. Many film crews prefer getting their visas before they come to Rwanda but visas can be obtained easily upon arrival at any entry point and in this case Kigali International Airport upon paying either USD50.00 for Tourist Visa you will get it immediately. Those who come from countries that benefit from the Rwanda Visa Waiver For example From the East African Community member states, USA, COMESA Member states among others don’t need to pay for the Visa and they will be cleared upon arrival at any point of entry into Rwanda contact us here for more details.

Rwanda Vehicle Hire Services

Film Crew Fixers organizes transport for film crews depending on their interest, budget, and the nature of roads in such selected locations they are filming in Rwanda. For rough terrains, like in National Parks, we recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers which costs from USD200-250 per vehicle per day with Driver/Fixer or 4×4 Safari Vans from USD200 per Van per day with driver/Fixer. For us to estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to establish mileage and distance to be traveled. We also organize both charter and scheduled air transport for those that need to fly in order to reduce the number of drive hours.

Line Producers and Fixers in Rwanda for Golden Monkeys in Rwanda

All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers and most of them have been to almost all parts of Rwanda and are thus conversant with the local situations and can provide relevant information and fix any situation on the ground. These act as intermediaries between you and our office while on location in Rwanda.

What is the best time to film Golden Monkeys in Rwanda?

Filming Golden Monkeys in Rwanda is done throughout the year and the best time is during the wet season which happens in the months of April to May and November, during this time food is readily available in the forest for the Golden Monkeys and their movements are not very sparse making it easy to spot and film them in close proximity of the forest.

Why use Film crew fixers to film Golden Monkeys in Rwanda.

Film crew Fixers Uganda is a local fixer company, we assist filming companies and Production agencies in Uganda and East Africa as a whole. We handle all fixer services required with our professional team of local fixers and driver guides. We have all relevant connections with other service providers and government agencies in Rwanda to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are processed in the shortest time possible. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know to film Golden Monkeys in Rwanda.