Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

The world’s first free-roaming, multi-species primate sanctuary. Covering an area of 12 hectares of indigenous forest and providing ex-captive primates a healthier, more natural lifestyle. Home to over 550 primates including gibbons, howler monkeys, vervet monkeys, langurs, sakis, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, spider monkeys, ring-tailed lemurs and the critically endangered black and white ruffed lemurs. An Eco-Tourism experience that will stay with you a lifetime.

Also visit Jukani and Birds of Eden.

Please note:

Tours start at 8:30am in the morning and there is a tour available every 15 – 20 minutes. The last tour departs strictly at 5pm.
The Sanctuary is open every day of the year including all public and religious holidays
Your ticket is valid for 1 year as of the date of purchase if not redeemed = (stamped for entrance)
For example, should you buy a ticket for 2 or more sanctuaries, you may visit one of the sanctuaries on the day (or then a later day) and have a whole year to visit the other(s)
Entrance to Monkeyland is a day rate, which means you can spend the whole day at the sanctuary once your entrance has been redeemed (ticket stamped) and go on as many tours as you like
Persons with disabilities do not pay an entrance fee
We offer affordable annual sanctuary memberships
The sanctuary is wheelchair accessible
Child rates are determined for children between and including the ages of 3 to 12 years old – Children under 3 enter free of charge.
It is a no touch (Hands off) facility – interaction is not allowed
You go on a walking tour with and English or Afrikaans speaking guide and will walk for about 1.3km at a leisurely pace stopping for photo opportunities as you walk through the forest.
German, Spanish & French speaking guides are available if pre-arranged
Dress appropriately for the weather on the day and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring along a hat, water sunscreen as you will be outdoors during your time in the sanctuary. We do sell disposable ponchos, should you not have packed a raincoat
It is an all-weather facility and suitable for all age groups
There is an outsourced concessionary restaurant at Monkeyland reception – You need not buy a ticket to make use of the restaurant facilities at Monkeyland.