Animal Sanctuaries

MONKEYLAND IN A NUTSHELL Monkeyland, just outside of Plettenberg Bay, is the world’s first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary. Over the course of our tours – which we call “monkey safaris” – you’ll be able to see over 550 primates of various species – Capuchin Monkeys, Ring-tailed and Black-and-white Ruffed Lemurs, Gibbons and Howler Monkeys, to name a few. The 128-metre suspension bridge, which runs through the forest canopy, gives you the chance to see these primates from another perspective – and not only literally. In addition to the tour itself, Monkeyland has a restaurant, a souvenir store and a viewing deck. Many of our tour guides are multi-lingual and as such can accommodate speakers of English, Afrikaans, German, French and Spanish. Monkeyland was founded by Tony Blignaut, who dreamed of and saw the need for a forest sanctuary that could restore the freedom of ex-captive primates. In his research he found that many of South Africa’s captive primates lived in terrible conditions in people’s homes. The owners of these animals are often overwhelmed by and unprepared for the difficulties of keeping intelligent, wild animals as pets and, before Monkeyland, there was nowhere they could turn to find a more appropriate […]

We believe that all animals deserve a 2nd or 3rd chance so we will never put an animal down due to not being able to find them a forever home. We are realistic though, and when an animal’s life is insufferable due to illness, injuries etc, we will give them a loving passing on.

There are many ways you can make a difference, from donating cash, gifts and time, to supporting our events. If you’re especially keen, why not organise your own event! If you’re not sure how you can help, drop us a mail and tell us what your skills are and how much time you have on your hands.

There are many ways you can make a difference, from donating cash, gifts and time, to supporting our events. If you’re especially keen, why not organise your own event! If you’re not sure how you can help, drop us a mail and tell us what your skills are and how much time you have on your hands.