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Durban: Visit a Museum of living Plants and a Sanctuary for Primates

5.0 (one review) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Durban: Visit a Museum of living Plants and a Sanctuary for Primates

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
7 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Wild Routes Africa

Ages: Adults (6–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Durban Botanic Gardens

    one hour

    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.

  2. Stop 2

    45 min

    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?

  3. The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary

    3 hours Admission included

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Ballito Manor
  • Florida Park Hotel
  • Quarters Hotel
  • Marmalade Boutique Hotel
  • The Marilyn Boutique Hotel
  • Metro Lodge Catheral
  • Signature Holiday Lettings
  • Zimbali Resort
  • Regal Inn Ballito
  • Hampshire Hotel
  • Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel
  • Belaire Suites

and 70 more pickup points

Travellers are requested to be ready and waiting at the reception or lobby of their hotel or guesthouse.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Durban: Visit a Museum of living Plants and a Sanctuary for Primates

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