The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary

Our Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is home to multiple species of exotic primates that were previously kept as pets or are surplus zoo animals. Our primates roam freely through their 23-hectare forest home. Visit our sanctuary and get into the "swing" of things. Have fun with the whole family a mere 20 km from Ballito and 43 km from Zinkwazi Beach.

The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is the world’s first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary, and at 23 hectares, is the largest free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary in Africa. The main mission at Hidden Forest is to educate and foster a greater understanding of primates as well as the threats and challenges they are facing.

At Hidden Forest you can enjoy tours of the hidden forest on a monkey safari which allow you to spot the various species of primates that call the sanctuary their home, such as capuchin monkeys, ringtail and black-and-white ruffed lemurs, buff-cheeked gibbons, squirrel monkeys and black howler monkeys. During a walking tour of the forest, you can encounter beautiful natural wonders that photographers and Instagrammers will love. You can also buy some souvenirs of your visit from the gift shop in the reception area after your visit - we have pretty cool keepsakes in stock.

When you start to feel a bit peckish you can make a stop at our pizza restaurant and enjoy a light meal with the whole family. There is also an outdoor children’s play area at The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary and an environmental cinema to keep the kids entertained at all times during their visit. Our eco-attraction is 100% family-friendly and can be visited no matter what the weather may bring. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable, closed shoes during their visit and to apply a decent layer of mosquito repellent as well.

When visiting, please remember to tell us you saw us on JAMii.

DIRECTIONS:
- From the N2, take exit 222 for Tinley Manor Beach / Shakaskraal;
- Head inland towards Shakaskraal and stay on this road for approximately 16kms;
- After 6kms, at the junction with the R102, cross straight over the R102 towards Glendale;
- You will find the Sanctuary a little under 10kms further down this road on the left-hand side.

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