Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort

About Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort

The Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort, is a privately owned, non-subsidised wildlife haven covering approximately 7 hectares along the slopes of the Magaliesberg mountain range. As one of only eight free-release primate sanctuaries globally, the facility focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating primates previously kept as household pets or bred for the illegal trade, allowing them to live freely in a natural indigenous forest environment.

Visitors can observe residents like squirrel monkeys, capuchins, and ring-tailed lemurs from elevated wooden walkways during 1- to 2-hour guided tours, which run daily between 09h00 and 16h00. Standard admission rates are R550 for adults, R450 for pensioners, and R350 for children aged 4 to 14, with the sanctuary situated adjacent to the Hartbeespoort Elephant Sanctuary for optional combined day itineraries. Pricing may vary in the future.