Visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary | Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.
Monkeyland is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary.
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Duration
4 Hours
Tour Type
Theme Parks
Group Size
16 persons
Location
Knysna
Overview
Monkeyland, is unique in that the sanctuary caters for several species of primate, and they are not caged, they are free to move about the forest, and do so in harmony. It's mission is to educate and foster greater understanding of our primate cousins and the threats and challenges they are facing.
FREE ROAMING PRIMATES
The majority of primates living in the wild do so in large family groups. We care for rescued primates and do all we can to give them as natural a life as possible in the habitat we have access to.
ENJOY UNTAMED DIVERSITY
You can enjoy tours of the hidden forest on a monkey safari which allow you to spot the various species of primates that call the sanctuary their home, such as capuchin monkeys, ringtail and black-and-white ruffed lemurs, buff-cheeked gibbons, squirrel monkeys and black howler monkeys
The safaris are walking tours into the forest where the primates have been released and are free-roaming. The rangers will track the primates down & impart interesting information about them, the forest and anything else you come across. Part of the safari is across our 128 m canopy walk, which actually rises above the forest canopy for a birds eye view of this primate paradise.These walking safaris last an hour, and depart from reception every 15 to 20 minutes. The tours are open-ended which means that you can go on more than one tour on the day you are visiting us.
The main mission at The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is to educate and foster a greater understanding of primates as well as the threats and challenges they are facing.
There are restaurants at both Monkeyland and Birds of Eden. To visit the Twitter Cafe at Birds of Eden you require a ticket that includes entry to Birds of Eden. However visiting the Feeding Station Cafe at Monkeyland does not require a Monkeyland entry ticket.
Our safari guides are multi-lingual, languages spoken include German, Spanish, English, Afrikaans, Italian, French, Xhosa and Shangaan. .
We always advise visitors to try an allocate an minimum of 4 hours for their visit to Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and The Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary. If you allocate less time, you might miss out. Our sanctuaries are tranquil and worth hanging out at for the day.
Included
Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are open from 8am to 5pm, unless other times are pre-arranged
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary is open daily from 9am to 5pm - the last entry is strictly at 3:45pm
All our sanctuaries are all weather facility
Able to accommodate all ages and all group sizes
Entrance fee to Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Jukani is a day rate
At both Monkeyland & Jukani all the tours are conducted by our safari guides, tours at Monkeyland are 45minutes to 1 hour and at Jukani tours are 60 to 90 minutes.
Children aged 2 and younger are free
We offer a pensioner rate to all our South African Pensioners of 10% off our normal rate
Our sanctuaries are strictly no touch (hands off) facilities
All our sanctuaries and sanctuary facilities are wheelchair accessible
All our sanctuaries have curio stores and restaurant facilities
We have multi-lingual safari guides at Monkeyland (German and French)Please book your non-English tour at least 24 to 48 hours in advance
Remember to pack your cameras, Selfie-Sticks and GoPro extenders are not permitted
Remember to please wear comfortable shoes
Itinerary
Family fun at the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
Family fun at the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
During a walking tour of the forest, you can encounter beautiful natural wonders that photographers and Instagrammers will love. Make sure you buy some souvenirs of your visit from the gift shop in the reception area after your visit - we have pretty coll keepsakes in stock.
Birds of Eden
the Garden Route's very own free flight bird sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.
Birds of Eden
the Garden Route's very own free flight bird sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.
Birds of Eden is situated next to Monkeyland, and similar to Monkeyland requires no pre-booking unless a multi-lingual guide is required for a guided tour. The difference between Monkeyland and Birds of Eden is that you are able to stroll about the bird sanctuary without a safari guide whereas you cannot do so at
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa - where rescued big cats feel at home.
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa - where rescued big cats feel at home.
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary is located 7km before Monkeyland``s turn-off (see map below) and this sanctuary is home to big cats such as lions (white and tawny), cheetahs, tigers (Siberian, Bengal and white), leopard (spotted and black), jaguar, pumas, caracal and other wildlife species such as zebra, wild dog, springbuck, honey badger, and raccoons. Jukani opens at 9am and the last tours depart at 3:45pm. At Jukani you have the option to walk on your own or go with a Safari Guide
Travel Styles
Nature & Adventure
FAQs
Who conducts the 'monkey safaris'?
Our game rangers are all qualified safari guides, and conduct the one hour-long safaris into the heart of the forest with their visitor groups. Our guides are multi-lingual and can conduct safaris in a variety of international languages.
How many people per guided tour?
Groups consists of 1 to 16 people per tour, this ensures personal attention. When the sanctuary is not too busy, any visitor is entitled to request a private tour. It is always best to pre-book a private tour to ensure that we can assist you.
What type of primates will we see?
You can expect to see around 550+ primates, including the following species: the indigenous Vervet monkey, Brown-hooded capuchin, Squirrel monkey, Spider monkey, Howler monkey, Hanuman Langur, Saki monkey, Black and white ruffed lemur, Ringtail lemur, and white-handed gibbon.
Is Monkeyland wheelchair accessible?
Yes, at Monkeyland, we have easy access ramps for wheelchairs and we provide wheelchairs (to use) at our sanctuary for the elderly and visitors who walk with difficulty. It is always better to pre-arrange the use of our wheelchairs.
Can visitors walk in the Monkeyland forest on their own?
You cannot walk in the forest without having a safari guide, curator or sanctuary manager present. We offer one hour guided walks through the forest, where the guide will track down the primates and tell you more about them. Your entry ticket is a day ticket and this means that you are able to go on as many tours as you wish to on the same day.
Can I touch or hold any of the primates at Monkeyland?
No, touching and/or feeding of the bird is strictly prohibited. We don’t condone wildlife petting at our sanctuaries – it is a pure form of harassment.
How far do we walk on safari?
Monkeyland is about an 1km stop and stroll walk through the forest
How long has Monkeyland been open?
Monkeyland opened its doors to the public on the 6th of April 1998.
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Monkeyland is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary.
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