Place to visit
Monkeyland, South Africa: what it is and when to go
Monkeyland is a visitor attraction in South Africa (The Crags). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is July to April. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- South Africa · Kirbywood farm, Monkeyland Road 11, 6602, The Crags
- Best time
- July to April.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 197 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
- Website
- monkeyland.co.za
- Coordinates
- -33.96571, 23.48166
What it is and where
Monkeyland is a visitor attraction in South Africa (The Crags).
It is in The Crags, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -33.96571, 23.48166; the nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 197 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in South Africa. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Monkeyland is July to April.
- JanBest time14:02
- FebBest time13:13
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:14
- JunPossible9:45
- JulBest time9:57
- AugBest time10:44
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:48
- DecBest time14:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | July to April | May to June |
| Wildlife | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Monkeyland has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Africa
To enter South Africa there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with two blank pages and 30 days to spare”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Africa checklist. Currency: South African rand (ZAR); plugs: Type M and N · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter: the large plug with three round pins); emergencies: 10111 police · 10177 ambulance · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Birds of EdenZoo in Western Cape, South Africa393 m
- Elephant Sanctuary, The Crags, Plettenberg BayWith kids · Wildlife527 m
- BramonWinery928 m
- Lawnwood snake sanctuaryWith kids · Wildlife964 m
- Jukani Wildlife SanctuaryWith kids · Wildlife4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Africa guide.
More in South Africa: With kids
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden: botanical garden
- Pretoria Zoo: zoo in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Two Oceans Aquarium: aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Bloukrans Bridge Bungy: commercial bungy jumping site in South Africa
- Hantam National Botanical Garden: botanical garden just outside Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa
Every South Africa place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monkeyland?
It is a visitor attraction in South Africa.
When is the best time to visit Monkeyland?
July to April. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Monkeyland?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 197 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Africa is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Africa map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Birds of Eden, Elephant Sanctuary, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, Bramon. The rest is in the South Africa guide.
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