Welcome to The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary located near Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Dolphin Coast. The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the four award-winning sanctuaries in the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA). This is the largest free-roaming, multi-specie primate sanctuary in Africa and SAASA’s first sanctuary in KwaZulu-Natal. Our sanctuary is currently home to eight different species of rescued exotic primates. A variety of indigenous wildlife occurs naturally in our stunning 23-hectare forest, including Natal duiker, Blue duiker, Bushbuck, Vervets, Banded Mongoose and Thick Tailed Bush Babies. There is also a huge variety of birdlife. Visitors are transported on safari vehicles from our reception site to our "hidden forest" where they will be met by their guide. On the guided walk of our forest, which takes approximately one hour, visitors will learn about our species’ unique behaviours and characteristics and the threats and challenges they face in the wild and in captivity. Tours are offered in English and depart from our reception every half hour so make sure to book your spot and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure. German guided tours can be pre-booked a minimum of 48 hours in advance - please note these are not always readily available so it is advised to contact us prior to booking a German tour. The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is an all-weather facility, we are open rain or shine, if it rains you will get wet, but we will be open. We recommend long pants; comfortable walking shoes and mosquito repellent. There is a gift shop, children's jungle gym, toilet facilities, prayer room and licensed pizza restaurant at the reception area.