PLANTS AND PRIMATES TOUR from Durban

ABOUT YOUR TOUR

Visit Africa’s oldest Botanical Gardens before immersing yourself in a forest of Primates at Monkeyland KZN — an ethical primate sanctuary.

Start the day strolling through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanical Gardens with a passionate horticulturalist tapping into its history and their unique collection. Meet the loneliest man on planet Earth and learn about the secret to invisibility. Yes you heard right. 

Drop in at the vibey suburb of Umhlanga Rocks en route for a spot of lunch at the award winning street food dive, CaneCutters, and taste Durban’s Indian Heritage (own cost). Bunny Chows are their speciality. Ready for an immersive primate experience?

Monkeyland KZN is the world’s second free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary offering a range of experiences including monkey safaris where you will encounter species such as capuchin monkeys, black-and-white ruffed lemurs, buff-cheeked gibbons and black howler monkeys in their forest home. Connect with your primate friends at leisure.

PRICE

1950 ZAR per person

* This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. A surcharge of 50% will apply to solo travellers for the tour to run with only 1 person.

FULL ITINERARY

08h30 — Collection from your accommodation

09h00 — Durban Botanical Gardens with a passionate horticulturist Vishnu Moodley

10h30 — Lunch at CaneCutter Restaurant (your own cost)

12h30 — Visit to KZNSA Gallery

15h00 — Guided tour of Monkeyland KZN

16h00 — Drop off at your accommodation

INCLUDED ON YOUR TOUR

Tour guide

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

All specified activities

All entrance fees at gardens and sanctuary

Pick up and drop off from Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito or the airport

Bottled water (Still)

BUCKETLIST DESTINATION

Durban City

eThekwini, KwaZulu Natal

Considered by many to be South Africa’s most diverse city, Durban is where South Africa’s cultures collide beautifully. Home to over 3.5 million people to incorporates everything from Zulu traditions to Indian cuisine and British architecture. The city will surprise those who dare look beneath the surface.

Monkeyland KZN

Salt Rock, KwaZulu Natal

Monkeyland KZN is a free-roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary near Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. It's mission is to educate and foster greater understanding of our primate cousins and the threats and challenges they are facing. There is a strict no-touch policy at Monkeyland KZN.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Pick up will be at your accommodation at 08h00.
Drop off will be at your accommodation at 16h00.

* Please do not carry unnecessary items as there is limited space on the vehicle.

The itinerary, activities and accommodation are subject to change.

* These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has as little impact on your experience as possible.

 

BOOK YOUR SPOT

TOUR TYPE

TYPE : Mixed Group Tour

MAXIMUM : 06 People (Enquire for bigger groups)

PICK YOUR DATE

Please note: This tour can not be booked less than 12 hours prior to the itinerary start time.

FAQs

IS THIS TOUR WEATHER DEPENDANT?
Yes. In the event of very heavy rain or protest action this tour can be cancelled.

WHERE WILL WE HAVE LUNCH?
CaneCutters Restaurant. Lunch is at the travellers own expense i.e. it is not included as part of this tour.

AGE RESTRICTION
This tour is suitable for travellers of all ages.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy! This tour is not wheelchair friendly.

WEATHER & GEAR
Comfortable closed shoes and an umbrella if rain is forecasted.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 7 days or more for a full refund. A 50% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled between 2 and 7 days before a tour. A 100% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled within 48 hours of travel.

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