Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary: Unveil the Mystical World of Primates in a Private Walk

Madibeng

Experience the enchanting world of primates on a private walk through the Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary. Get up close to monkeys and learn about their biology, behavior, and conservation. Also, take a guided stroll with African elephants and enjoy a delicious lunch in the game park’s lodge.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam - Get picked up at you local hotel with
qualified guide to elephant sanctuary that provides for orphaned and abused animals. Situated west of Hartbeesport Dam alongside the Elephant sanctuary it provides an environment where monkeys (primates) can be given their freedom in a natural environment. The sanctuary…

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or home
Entrance fees included
Tour with a qualified guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Soviniar (available for purchase)

Additional Information

Engage in an activity that places you within inches of primates (monkeys), dispelling any fear of attacks and drawing you into the authentic experience of the monkey world.
This excursion lets attendees amble alongside African elephants during a one-hour guided trek through the wilderness. Together with keepers, gain insights about the anatomy, habits,…

Location

Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam

R104 Old Rusternburg Road

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Richard_b

Oct 3, 2024

Elephant and monkeys - The opportunity to be close to these animals and knowing they are cared for as well was a good thing. Beware…the monkeys can unzip bags and steal The elephants will steal your heart though

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Gabrielle

Jul 19, 2024

Thrilling to be up close to elephants and monkeys - My guide Bobo was magnificent, he could tell me lots of information about Johannesburg and he was lovely company. The tour with the elephants was thrilling and awe inspiring. And the monkeys were such fun, silly and playful like children. The tour guides were brilliant and so pleasant to everyone. Their English was impecable, even their wonderful humor was in perfect words. The knowledge and politeness was very impressive. I loved it! Ten stars

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Barbaramcduffie

Nov 15, 2023

Fantastic Tour - My driver was excellent. He was engaging and made the one hour ride from the airport a lot of fun. I did the Monkey side first and the Guide was friendly, fun and very knowledgeable. The monkeys were fun to watch them grab their favorite snacks. The Elephant walk was next. Once again this guide was very engaging and fun.. he took his time to explain exactly how to do everything and all 15 people in this group were having a blast. Highly recommend.

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Beinspired43

Apr 8, 2023

Beautiful experience - Beautiful walking tour..small uphill hike during the tour but well worth it for the view.. monkeys roam freely and a couple of them know how to pick pockets LOL

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Maxine

Jan 25, 2023

Was Amazed and in Love - I loved the Elephant Sanctuary. We Fed the Elephants, brushed them walked with them, and learned a lot about them. They are unique & beautiful animals. After we went to Bush Babies & Monkey Sanctuary. We feed the monkeys, they were super duper cute. There were babies as well. Was in love with the Elephants and Monkeys.

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Jessica

Aug 3, 2022

Solo Trip - I had a solo tour with MK and it was wonderful. The actual "tour" is really just private transport to the Sanctuary, but MK added so much more so it would be a real tour. He told me about each area we drove though, and drove over the dam so I could see the beautiful view with a large waterfall. We stopped at a craft market for some shopping on the way to the Sanctuary, and he planned a lunch at the Lion Park after the Sanctuary visit. The Sanctuary exceeded my expectations, and I got to directly interact with the elephants, monkeys, and lemurs. The whole staff ther made sure I enjoyed my visit, and took many pictures of me with the animals using my camera. Be prepared with cash in Rands to give as tips to all the staff (tour guides and a group of animal handlers). Also be aware that at the craft market they are extremely pushy and insist that you purchase things. They keep placing items into your hands trying to get you to buy them without even looking around. It was nice of MK to include the additional stop, but if I went again I would stay in the car.

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Laura_jespersen

Aug 2, 2022

Amazing experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - This was such a lovely day!! I would recommend for both single travelers and families. Great and knowledgeable staff and guides, great fun, and 100% worth the money!

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73mariag73

Jul 11, 2022

Great close encounter with monkeys and elephants - Great half day tour tonged close (really close) to the monkeys and elephants a we went to safaris earlier in our trip but never had an experience like this with such close interactions with the animals. Highly recommended to go after your safaris!

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Lordp428

Feb 6, 2021

Magical - Fantastic experience lead by a team of knowledgeable passionate team members who manage smaller groups to make your experience that much more special. The animals look well cared for and the facilities unbelievably beautiful. This truly was a very magical experience.

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Donoas

Oct 29, 2022

Mpnkeys and elephants - Monkeys and elephants were very interesting. Learned a lot about both. Disappointed in that Bush Babies heads the name of this tour and the few bush babies are nocturnal so nothing to see. A little false advertising.

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From $202

up to 13 guests

1 Adult