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The primates are therefore not
found on predetermined points displayed on a map, the
emphasis is to search for them, and the reward is to see
them as they should be free and in the
wild.
Monkeyland is a modern primate sanctuary
established in a pristine natural high canopy forest
which is well suited to those primates fortunate enough
to live there. Perhaps the most significant aspect of
the sanctuary is that it is both a multi specie and
free-roaming facility. Monkeyland which is only three
years old, is totally self sustaining from the revenue
it derives from tourism, this revenue is generated by
taking visitors out on monkey safaris, and these safaris
are conducted by enthusiastic rangers. The safaris which
are fun and exciting, are also educational and generally
result in our guests leaving the sanctuary with a whole
new focus on the primates of the world and the problems
they are facing.
Monkeyland has through the
establishment of the Touch a Monkeys Heart Foundation; a
non-profit organisation or as they are better known in
South Africa, a Section 21 Company, secured the future
of all the primates which reach Monkeyland. Over and
above being the sole custodian of all the primates at
Monkeyland, The Foundation is also responsible for the
development and implementation of The Eden Syndrome,
which is the process used at Monkeyland to prepare
previously caged primates for their eventual release
into the sanctuary.
Possibly the important aspect
emanating from the existence of the sanctuary, is that
Monkeyland is a living example that these wonderful
creatures can be kept in an almost wild state. From this
must surely come the realisation that re-introducing
primates to their habitats of origin from this wilder
state must stand a far greater chance of success as a
result.
Lunch in the lively forest of
Monkeyland is a unique experience. It is the only eating
spot in the world where you can actually sip your coffee
while you watch a large variety of primates, from all
over the world, playing - enjoying their newfound
freedom.
Entrance to Monkeyland is free,
however there is a fee for the guided safaris. Note that
these guided safaris are open ended which means that one
may go on as many safaris as you wish, in a given day,
having only paid for the first excursion.
A visit to Monkeyland is a must
for every local resident of, and visitor to The Garden
Route. So swing by visit this awesome monkey
kingdom
WHAT CAN YOU DO AT
MONKEYLAND?
Visitors to Monkeyland are taken on
monkey safaris in our indigenous forest by our game
rangers. On these safaris you can expect to see many
species of monkeys ranging from the Gibbons of Asia and
Howlers from South America to the Lemurs of Madagascar.
All our primates behave, feed and live in a natural
environment. At Monkeyland you are privileged to step
into their world to explore, and learn fascinating facts
about primates, first hand.
Our knowledgeable ranges will tell you
all about these fascinating creatures as you encounter
them free roaming in our magnificent forest.
They will also point out,
identify and explain the many wonders, of the wild from
the rich diversity of bird life to the intricate working
of our indigenous forest.
Part of the safari, for those who
wish, includes walking across a rope bridge which spans
a canyon above the forest canopy giving you a birds eye
view of a section of the forest and its inhabitants
otherwise seldom seen.
The arrival of any new primate at
Monkeyland is important, as this signifies possible the
only chance that that primate will ever have of being
free. It is difficult to believe when seeing
Monkeyland’s free-roaming primates moving about the
forest, enjoying their new found freedom, that they were
previously caged.
One of the true joys of our
safari is finding and observing the various species in
the forest, as they go about their daily routine,
foraging, chatting and doing those things wild monkeys
do. These lovely primates have had to delve deep into
their natural instincts to reacquire the knowledge that
is necessary for them to live life naturally again. Most
of them have lived years in captivity prior to being
rehabilitated and released by Monkeyland.
The safari ends at the Main Lodge
building, which boasts a large sunny deck, Banana Gialla
restaurant and Forest shop. You will be pleasantly
surprised by the friendly service offered by our staff.
Weather you choose to order something from the Kitchen,
indulging in a cocktail at the bar, or just relax in our
forest ambience. Watching monkeys forage, interact and
glide majestically from tree to tree.
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