We are excited to announce that our sister sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay - Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary - is yet again open to the public.
Visit MonkeylandKZN near Ballito in Kwa-Zulu Natal, the sister sanctuary to Plettenberg Bay’s Monkeyland - the world's first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary.
A true primate sanctuary
MonkeylandKZN is a free-roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary near Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. 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.
Support Monkeyland KZN
You can support our cause by visiting the sanctuary, visiting our shop, volunteering, or donating money or food for the animals to help preserve our sanctuary!
Award-winning Sanctuaries
The South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA) consisting of Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and The Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary are winners of the Lilizela Service Excellence Awards - Best Visitor Experience 'Wildlife Encounters'; Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award - Best Major Attraction; winner of the 'Best Animal Welfare Initiative' and overall winner of the World Responsible Tourism Awards.
Book your adventure now!
- Adult ticket: R350
- Children (aged 3 to 12): R175
- Children under 3: Free of charge
- Family ticket (up to 2 adults & 2 children): R840
For additional information, or groups larger than 10 people please contact us on 032 004 0178.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monkeyland-KZN situated?
Monkeyland-KZN is situated on the Glendale Road, Shakaskraal, in the Dolphin Coast region of KwaZulu Natal, just 20kms from Ballito.
Monkeyland-KZN is also just 38kms north of King Shaka International Airport.
How do you get there?
To find us, simply put Monkeyland-KZN into Google Maps or Waze. The simplest route is to take Exit 222 from the N2 (Tinley Manor Beach / Shakaskraal) and head inland towards Shakaskraal. After 6kms, you will reach the junction with the R102. Cross straight over the R102, heading towards Glendale. Monkeyland-KZN is 10kms further down this road on the left hand side.
What species of primates live there?
Capuchin Monkeys, Black and White-Ruffed Lemurs, Ringtailed Lemurs, Buff-Cheeked Gibbon, Squirrel Monkeys, Spider Monkeys and Black Howler Monkeys.
Will you breed with the primates who live there??
No we will not breed at all. All the male primates will have vasectomies before being released into the Monkeyland-KZN forest.
Can I hold, touch or feed the primates at Monkeyland-KZN?
No you cannot. As with all of the SAASA sanctuaries, we have a strict hands-off policy. Touching and petting monkeys is a form of harrasment. Follow the hashtag #HandsOffOurWildlife
What else will there be to do at Monkeyland-KZN?
Other than the guided forest tours we have a gift shop, a children's jungle gym and a licensed pizza restaurant, serving delicious wood-fired pizza.
How much does a guided forest tour cost?
We also offer membership tickets which are valid for 12 months. Members can visit as often as they choose during that year. These are R700 per adult and R350 per child. Contact us for rates for school groups.
Do you offer memberships or discounts?
We also offer membership tickets which are valid for 12 months. Members can visit as often as they choose during that year. These are R700 per adult and R350 per child. Contact us for rates for school groups.
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About Primates
The primate family can be devided into two different groups and then into five subgroups, which encompass all 234 species of primates. To begin with, we need to define what it is exactly that makes an animal part of the primate family and how these physical characteristics assist the animal in its day-to-day life.
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DIRECTIONS
MonkeylandKZN - Dolphin Coast, Kwa-Zulu Natal
From the N2, take exit 222 for Tinley Manor Beach / Shakaskraal. Head inland towards Shakaskraal and stay on this road for approximately 16kms. After 6kms, at the junction with the R102, cross straight over the R102 towards Glendale. You will find Monkeyland-KZN a little under 10kms further down this road on the left-hand side.