The Monkey Sanctuary is a privately owned, non-subsidised sanctuary, covering approximately 7 ha, situated alongside the elephant sanctuary in one of the many kloofs of the Magaliesberg mountain range.
Monkey Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort, North West Province is one of only eight free-release primate sanctuaries globally. Our primates are received on the basis of public donations, and supported by funding generated by our guided tours and sales of our curios.
Primates, such as our squirrel, spider and capuchin monkeys, are given a new lease on life at Monkey Sanctuary. Previously raised as household pets, or bred for the pet trade, our monkeys are introduced to a wild world laden with waterfalls, lush vegetation, natural mountain springs and the chance to reside in as natural and environment as possible. Our goal is to give them the opportunity to live as they would in the wild.
Monkey Sanctuary recognizes the importance of community education. Not only are our tours highly informative, but we strive to create awareness toward the benefit of releasing primates into sanctuaries such as our own. Guests leave our tours with the understanding that monkeys do not make good pets, and that they are better suited to a natural, free-living environment.
We look forward to guiding you through our Sanctuary, and trust that you will enjoy the splendour of our natural environment to the fullest.
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Kids under 4 are for free – do not book or include them in your booking when you book online.
Tours depart on the hour and the last tour departs at 16:00. Leave all loose items in your car and only bring your camera as we have a few monkeys with some special skills.
Please take note that we are not wheelchair friendly due to elevated walkways, rocky slopes – but we can assist with a shorter walking tour that will still be 1 hour long.
Bushbaby and Monkey Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort Dam
It was fantastic! What an experience .. our guide on the day was phenomenal Our 2 year old Daughter also had a great time and we'll definitely be back to do it again - Marko
This experience was amazing! The guide was great and full of knowledge. The sanctuary was amazing for the monkeys. Would definitely recommend this experience. - Laura
hi there :-) We really had the most exciting day ! Loved the interaction and feeding thank you !!! - Bonita
We had an incredible time feeding the monkeys and lemurs. The staff were friendly and the walk was peaceful. It was hot in the sun crossing the bridges but the views were worth it. - Stacy
I really enjoyed the experience. The guide was wonderful. He put us at ease and was really knowledgeable and informative. I immediately trusted him with my safety and felt at ease being in the sanctuary. It was a privilege. - Helen
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