Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary: Guided Tour of Exotic and Indigenous Species in Plettenberg Bay
4.5
114 Ratings
Garden Route District Municipality
Experience the world's first and largest free-roaming primate sanctuary at Monkeyland in Plettenberg Bay. Book a guided tour to see exotic and indigenous species and explore the 12-hectare forest with trained guides.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary - The aim of the sanctuary is to afford these wonderfully intelligent creatures a healthier, more natural life and aims to raise public awareness about primates. Over 550 apes, monkeys and lemurs live at Monkeyland. On arrival in the parking lot you will go through a screening station where we require everyone aged 3 and up to have a form filled in and temperature taken from the wrist. You will then be escorted to reception where after you have your ticket one of our guides will take you on a 45 min to 1-hour tour. If you require a guided tour not to be in English but in Afrikaans, German or French then please book this at least 48 hours in advance. On your tour with one of the most experienced primate guides in South Africa, you will see an array of primates living out their natural lives in the 12-ha indigenous forest. This sanctuary is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Wheelchair accessible. All Weather facility Masks are required at all times.
What's Included
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- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Monkeyland is the world’s first and largest free-roaming primate sanctuary hosting 9 exotic and indigenous species and over 550 primates. At Monkeyland you will go on a 1-hour, guided tour into the 12-hectare forest with one of the trained professional guides. The guides will attempt to find many different species and give the you ample time to take photos and ask questions. Group size is limited to 16 guests.
You can book a guided tour in French but we would need a minimum of 48 hours notification and a set time of arrival to guarantee this for you.
On this platform you can buy a single ticket for Monkeyland or a combination with Monkeyland and Birds of Eden (world’s largest single dome aviary). That is a combo ticket. You can also buy a TripTic which is the best Per sanctuary rate for Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary. If you have a child who is not yet 3 you do not have to pay for them just bring them along as we are open to all ages.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to uneven surfaces, we have on offer a wheelchair for those with a walking disabilities at no additional charge
- Wheelchair accessible for non-motorized wheelchairs. We have manual wheelchairs available to use at no additional charge
Location
Monkeyland
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(114 Ratings)
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Quentin_b
Mar 21, 2024
What a day. It was so worth it! - We took the 3 in one and visited all 3 sanctuaries. The guides were very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with their knowledge and stories. Job well done to Itiaan and Elvis. It is really worth the visit and in the same time you support the great work these sanctuaries are doing.
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Velochic2
Feb 25, 2024
Monkey tour - Went there instead of the elephant sanctuary after reading such terrible reviews on it. The monkey sanctuary was a pleasant surprise. Very good guide and informative. Loads of different monkeys to see up close. Small group in the tour.
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Justin
Feb 7, 2024
Amazing experience. But be prepped for mosquitos. Worth the price. - We had a fantastic time, guided by the exceptional Enrique, who was very well informed and interested. There are loads of monkeys all over the place, amazing to be so close. I loved the gibbons best of all.
NB. Wear long pants and socks, the warnings by others on trip advisor about mosquitos are to be heeded. They are merciless. If you are prepared, with appropriate clothing and mosquito repellant, it will be a fantastic experience.
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Demie2024
Feb 6, 2024
Monkeyland, definitely one for the sightseeing list! - Monkeyland is definitely one for the list as a must see! There are monkeys from all over the world that are being kept as they cannot go back into the wild. These monkeys come from all walks of life including zoos as well as being kept as pets. Monkeyland has become their safe space and you get to learn so much about each species. The guided tour was great fun! Do lather yourself in the mosquito repellent they provide as the mosquitos are relentless especially during summer.
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Goldenjag
Dec 31, 2023
Lovely place to see monkeys - Would highly recommend for a visit. Monkeys look very happy in a large forest area. Very knowledgable guide. Good value for money.
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Brazandange
Dec 12, 2023
Brilliant - What a great place to visit. Your entrance fee of GBP£16 provides a guided 1 hour tour of the sanctuary where loads of monkeys have free reign. You walk through the forest feet away from monkeys on the footpath and in the trees. Gibbons, Howlers and plenty of Lemurs to take pictures of. Great place for kids to learn about wildlife in a "real" world environment.
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Neeratraveler
Nov 18, 2023
Fascinating place - Monkey land is a fascinating place to visit. It is a free roaming primate sanctuary. We had a private tour and it was wonderful to see them roam around on the ground and be on the trees. We saw many primates of various species.
The birds of Eden is next door - also worth a visit.
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Mslymfl
Nov 1, 2023
very fun and not to be missed! - This was fun – just make sure there’s no monkey in the tree above you! 😊 The guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. It was very low-key – just walking around with the monkeys and lemurs running here and there. Would be really fun with kids.
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Helenrb9770zh
Nov 4, 2023
Visit with the monkeys - Enjoyed this tour and seeing the animals up close. They appear to be committed to improving the lives of the animals and not exploiting them. Loved the lemurs. Guide was very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions
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Wodewic
Jan 10, 2024
Disappointing on a rainy day. Don’t do it when it is raining. - Very disappointing. It was a very rainy morning. We saw very few monkeys/apes and probably only about 5 different kinds. The guide mentioned that this was because of the bad weather. Our tour ended after appr. 35 minutes (instead of being between 45 and 60 minutes) We started the tour from 10 am too late and already finished at 10.44 h. They should mention the influence of the weather or give a discount on the ticket because there is almost nothing to see.
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