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The Jane Goodall Institute

Wildlife experiences and tours of sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees near Nelspruit in the Lowveld Legogote region.

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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.

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We enjoyed our visit to Chimp Eden. It is heartbreaking hearing how people have treated some and the...  -  Jean Marie Sowa.

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Jean Marie Sowa

We enjoyed our visit to Chimp Eden. It is heartbreaking hearing how people have treated some and then heartwarming to learn all the good works being done by the staff and supporters for these intelligent and beautiful chimps. I wish we didn't need fences and that we could abolish all cruelty. Thanks to the staff for all their hard work!

Jean Marie Sowa experienced the Chimpanzee Tour


Dricot Floriane

Super interessant ! On a appris enormement de choses. Merci beaucoup pour tout ce que vous faites !

Dricot Floriane  experienced the Chimpanzee Tour


Michael Fuchs

This was an experience like no other. Where else would you be able to spend that much time with and learn so much about chimps? For me, this was eye-opening. It is impossible to not see the similarities to us humans. Also, I got the most amazing close-up pictures of some of those fascinating personalities.

Michael Fuchs experienced the Chimpanzee Tour


Francesco Cimino

well organized, slow pace with time dedicated to answer a lot of different questions. It seemed from very beginning that the way the tour is organized is to ensure full respect for the Chimps.

Francesco Cimino experienced the Chimpanzee Tour


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