Sight The Crags, Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
Monkeyland
A sight in The Crags, Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

Why go
Free-roaming primate sanctuary in The Crags with guided forest walks and a 128 m suspension bridge.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Bramon Wine Estate, 1.2 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Nature
- Neighborhood
- The Crags
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 2 closest curated picks in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Bramon Wine Estate
Coastal vineyard in The Crags making Méthode Cap Classique sparkling, with a relaxed restaurant.
Drinks · 1.2 km straight-line - 2Robberg Nature Reserve
Rocky peninsula in Plettenberg Bay with hiking loops, seal colonies and whale views in season.
Outdoors · 17 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Monkeyland is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
Another curated sight in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay. See the full Knysna & Plettenberg Bay guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay run from 20°C in July to 28°C in February; March is usually the wettest month. For Monkeyland itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Knysna & Plettenberg Bay from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Knysna & Plettenberg Bay weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Monkeyland, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Portion 11 & 12 of Kirbywood Farm The Crags, 6602, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -33.96484, 23.48294
- Destination
- Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
- Website
- monkeyland.co.za
Monkeyland: quick answers
How much time do you need at Monkeyland?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Monkeyland. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Monkeyland?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Combine with Birds of Eden next door on one ticket.
Where is Monkeyland?
Monkeyland is at Portion 11 & 12 of Kirbywood Farm The Crags, 6602, South Africa. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Monkeyland?
Monkeyland appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Monkeyland to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Knysna & Plettenberg Bay.
Plan Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
- Knysna & Plettenberg Bay travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Knysna & Plettenberg Bay weather by month
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek to Knysna & Plettenberg Bay 386 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
- East Head Café Food
- Brenton-on-Sea Outdoors
- Featherbed Nature Reserve Activity
- Thesen Islands Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.


