It will take around forty-five minutes by car to reach Gavrilo’s Monkey Paradise from Moshi. It’s situated alongside one of Kilimanjaro’s smaller rivers.
You can leave Moshi between 7am and 8am and head to the Gavrilo’s Monkey Paradise where you will experience monkeys in their free space with a lot of quiet and tranquility.
When you get here, you will take a walk along the river and you will keep interacting with monkeys along the way. There are other primates here like the baboons and very many species of monkeys.
For bird lovers, expect a lot of birds here. There are a few mongoose that you will see on your lucky day.
You will have a chance to explore the nearby village and enjoy local meals prepared by the locals.
Best Time to Visit Kilimanjaro Area
If you are thinking about trekking the highest mountain ranges in Africa or have you have already booked your trip? The most common thing will be what’s the best time to visit. And the other terms and conditions for the hike.
It’s possible that you can trek the Kilimanjaro any time throughout the year but some months are covered in cold weather and rains and snow especially the top and yet some are dry and a lot more favorable.
Its best advised to hike the Kilimanjaro is between the months of December to February and Mid June to September. Ideally these are the dry months but even then, sometimes it can and gets a bit messy.
The wet months are March to Mid June and October to November.
Pricing for the Excursion to Gavrilos Monkey Paradise (Per Person)
| 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 USD | 105 USD | 95 USD | 90 USD | 85 USD |
Important Notes
- Maximum 5 participants per trip to avoid disturbing the monkeys.
- Minimum age is 12 years.
- Departure from Moshi is standard. Transport from Arusha, Machame, Marangu, or Kilimanjaro Airport is available upon request for an extra cost.
- Wear solid shoes with socks and long pants. Mosquito repellent is recommended.
- A portion of the tour price is donated to the nearby village school and for preserving the monkey habitat.
- Rates apply only to groups booked together, regardless of the total number of participants on the day.
Included Services
- English-speaking guide
- Private transport from and to Moshi
- Traditional local breakfast
- Bottled water
Payment Policy
- Payment accepted in USD or Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) on the day of the tour.
- Please note: USD notes printed in 2006 or earlier are not accepted.
