The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is currently open from 8.30am to 4.00pm every day, including all weekends and public holidays.  Our guided tours depart reception every 30 minutes with the first tour leaving at 9am and the last tour at 3.30pm.  Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment. You can book your day tickets here. Please note that online bookings are only possible for groups of up to 10 people and for tours departing in more than 24 hours' time. If you would like to book a tour departing within 24 hours or for a group of more than 10 people, please contact us. For other ticket options, please contact us on 032 004 0178.  Please arrive at The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary at least 15 minutes before your tour time. 

Ticket prices - valid from 1st January - 31st December

Day tickets - valid for the whole day, join as many tours as you wish during the day, subject to availability.


1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2027
Adult R440 R470
Child (aged 3 to 12 years) R220 R235
Children under 3 Free of charge Free of charge


Family tickets - valid for the whole day, join as many tours as you wish during the day, subject to availability


1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2027

Family ticket (up to 2 adults and 2 children)

R1060       R1130


Annual Membership Tickets - incredible value for money.  Makes an ideal gift. Unlimited visits for 12 months and can be used at The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary and at our sister sanctuary, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay.


1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2027
Adult R880 R940
Child (aged 3 to 12 years) R440 R470
Family membership (up to 2 adults and 2 children) R2120 R2260

Please ask at reception about discounts available for Senior Citizens and email marketing@hiddenforest.co.za for school rates.

The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is a cashless facility. You can pay online with a credit/debit card or you can pay on arrival with credit/debit card, Zapper or make a digital payment with, for example, Apple Pay, Google Pay etc.

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