The JGI SA Chimpanzee Eden is within the 1000 hectare Umhloti Nature Reserve, and is a home to chimpanzees that have been misplaced from their natural habitats in Central Africa. The world renowned Jane Goodall Institute has made this tranquil venue their South African sanctuary and is committed to the rescue and care of chimpanzees in need of refuge. Being the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa, this brings the world of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education and tourism. Entering the reserve, a mere 15 km from the bustling city of Nelspruit, visitors are captivated by the beautiful bush surroundings with plains game species free roaming. The reserve is located in a low risk malaria area
The goal of the JGI SA Sanctuary is to rescue some of the chimpanzees that have survived the bush meat trade; others have been orphaned and are traded in the illegal pet trade to zoos, circuses and medical research facilities. These chimps are the lucky ones, living out their lives in a risk free environment and provided with the necessary attention to recover from the trauma that they have experienced.
Visitors have a unique opportunity to see chimpanzees in semi-wild surroundings that are close to their natural habitat. The chimps now show normal social interaction and behavioral patterns. The enclosures also have viewpoints overlooking the forest and ‘foraging areas’ These areas provide the chimps with endless hours of fun and are essential for keeping boredom at bay, they also help to positively reinforce natural behaviour. Chimps, like other great apes such as gorillas and orangutans, are a constant source of interest and amusement to the general public. Viewing platforms provide visitors with a great opportunity to view at our closest relatives!
The Jane Goodall Institute South Africa
Fantastic tour, as always. So informative and interesting. Our students from Holland really enjoy this tour every year. - Twana-
The guide was very friendly and professional for the tour. Pur kids and the whole family loved. A very moving visit to grasp the work being done by the Institute. - Ravoux
Was a very interesting, educational and informative tour. I forget the guide's name but he was very knowledgeable, and patient with all our questions, and the tour lasted much longer than advertised, as there was a lot of interesting in the your from the participants. Keep up the good work. - Faridoun
We had a wonderful experience at Chimp Eden: a friendly welcome, a capable guide, and fascinating chimps that made me think again about who we are as humans and what the consequences of our actions are. As a photography enthusiast I took a few photos in an attempt to tell the story of chimps, reflecting our experience at Chimp Eden (see attached sample of photos). If you think Chimp Eden can benefit from using my photos for promotional purposes, you have my permission to use them. - Willie
Love the work you do giving the 28 chimps under your care a lovely life, the tour was informative and your team are passionate about their care. I was here 20 years ago so it was fascinating to see them again older! Thank you! - Kathy
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