The Jane Goodall Institute
Wildlife experiences and tours of sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees near Nelspruit in the Lowveld Legogote region.
Established in 2006 by the Jane Goodall Institute, Chimp Eden near Hazyview, White River and Nelspruit is the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary of its kind in South Africa. Our mission is the rescue and care of chimpanzees that have been orphaned, traded, abused or survived the bush meat trade.
The Jane Goodall Institute was founded in 1977 to continue her groundbreaking studies on chimpanzees. The Jane Goodall Institute is dedicated to raising awareness through education and eco-tourism. Understanding the lives and the plight of rescued chimpanzees is the best way to start the change.
Our tour guide Zack was so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the chimps here. We had an ama... - Sherry Jenson.
Sherry Jenson
Our tour guide Zack was so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the chimps here. We had an amazing tour and every member in my group decided to sponsor a Chimpanzee after hearing their stories and getting to meet them. This organization clearly put the animals first and it shows how much they care, its not about the tourism. Thankyou for all of the hard work you do here to give these animals their lives back.
Sherry Jenson experienced the Chimpanzee Tour
Ales Vesely
Absolutely worth it! A great place to visit when in Mbombela and learn about the chimpanzees in the sanctuary. The tour was excellent thanks to the knowledgeable guide who cares a lot about the chimpanzees. It actually exceeded my expectations and I'm glad I decided to visit the place.
Ales Vesely experienced the Chimpanzee Tour
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Peet Venter
We took our two grandchildren to Chimp Eden for a tour. They thoroughly enjoyed the very informative tour and the antics of the chimpanzees, and ended up each adopting their favourite.
Peet Venter experienced the Chimpanzee Tour
