Trogon House and Forest Spa

Monkeyland

by mvtouring

We decided to visit Monkeyland which is located just a short distance from the beautiful Plettenberg Bay , it is the world’s first multi-specie free roaming primate sanctuary. Monkeyland opened its doors in 1998 and this unique primate sanctuary is currently the top eco-tourism attraction on the Garden Route. Monkeyland’s aim is to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates and the sanctuary caters for several species of primates who are free to move about the forest and go about their monkey business! It is wonderful to listen to the guide explaining how they de-humanise the monkeys before releasing them into the forest where they can be monkey's again and do what come naturally and not what was tough by humans. Currenlty they have three gibons that they are de-humanising and after three years, they still want to mix with humans and not other primates.
Monkeyland offers visitors the chance to experience a true primate safari, the reward being to see these interesting and amusing animals as they are meant to be: free and in a natural habitat. Watch small squirrel monkeys swinging in the trees or vervet monkeys going about their daily grooming rituals. On the guided safaris you can expect to see a large variety of primates, ranging from Gibbons to Lemurs. The expert rangers will tell you all about these fascinating mammals as you encounter them roaming free in the forest. They also point out, identify and explain the many other wonders of life in the forest, from the rich diversity of bird life to the intricate workings of the forest itself.

THE JEWEL OF THE CAPE 'PLETTENBERG BAY"

by PEE-WEE

"PLETTENBERG BAY."

In Plettenberg Bay,Autumn lasts until July and it has been well named "A Bay for All Seasons".

It is one of South Africa's top holiday resorts and for artists and photographers the subject matter is endless.

From Plettenberg Bay trips can be made to Robberg Nature Reserve, Kranshoek, Pheasant Hoek, The "Garden of Eden", Bracken Hill Falls, Noetzie, (Which has real castles), George Rex's grave, the Keurboom River, Keurboomstrand, arch Rock and Natures Valley.

The Keurbooms River ,6km from Plettenberg Bay , is navigable and runs through densely wooded hills.
The small holiday resort of Keurboomstrand is known for its fishing,swimming and scenic walks.