Our Partner Properties
These four sanctuaries are united by a shared commitment to wildlife conservation and education across South Africa. The Elephant Sanctuary, operating since 1999, runs sites at The Crags in Plettenberg Bay and Hartbeespoort Dam, both offering intimate elephant interactions. The Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary sits alongside the Elephant Sanctuary at Hartbeespoort, while Mont Eco Private Game Reserve near Montagu is home to the Big Five. They form a network promoting hands-on wildlife experiences and responsible animal care nationwide.
Elephant Sanctuary, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay
The Elephant Sanctuary in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to meet and learn about African elephants up close. Located along the Garden Route, the sanctuary provides guided, educational elephant experiences focused on their behaviour, personalities and social interactions. Ideal for families, couples and groups, it’s a memorable wildlife experience and popular attraction near Plettenberg Bay.
Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
In the heart of the enchanting Klein Karoo, where the golden light kisses vast, untamed landscapes, lies Mont Eco Private Game Reserve – a sanctuary of serenity and wonder. Here, time slows, and nature’s symphony unfolds in perfect harmony, inviting you into a world where luxury and wilderness entwine.
Venture into the wild on expertly guided game drives, where seasoned rangers reveal the hidden poetry of the bushveld. Watch as giraffes move with elegant grace, elephants traverse ancient pathways, and the spirit of Africa pulses in every rustling leaf and distant roar. Wrapped in warmth beneath soft blankets and hooded ponchos, you will journey in comfort, enveloped by the vast, untouched beauty that stretches beyond the horizon.
Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort Dam
The Monkey Sanctuary is situated next to the Elephant Sanctuary, nestled within one of the many kloofs (gorges) of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Surrounded by lush vegetation, waterfalls and natural mountain springs, the sanctuary provides a beautiful environment where rescued primates can live as naturally as possible.
Primates, including our squirrel, spider and capuchin monkeys, are given a new lease on life at The Monkey Sanctuary. Many were previously kept as household pets or bred for the pet trade. Here, they are given the opportunity to explore a more natural environment, free to roam, climb and interact with one another within our spacious, free-release enclosure.
Join us for a family-friendly Monkey Tour and discover these fascinating primates living freely in a natural mountain environment.
