Entire Cottage
Rubin’s Cottage – A Primate Sanctuary Getaway
Tzaneen, Limpopo, ZA
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Josie
Tzaneen, South Africa · Joined April 2025
I'm originally from UK, but now run a primate sanctuary in South Africa. Trustworthy & reliable with a great love for animals.
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Hot water
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Closet / drawers
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Free parking on premises
Scenic views
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
Transportation
Tour Guide
If booked in advance it is usually possible for us to organise a tour to places such as Kruger National Park during your stay and other options with a guide for a fee. We also have details of a local reliable taxi. It may be possible to get a lift into town or lodge on the days we go also. Car hire is possible in Tzaneen. Opportunity to book a day volunteer experience with a staff member for those wishing to help care for monkeys (for an additional fee).
Overview
Capacity
2 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
1 night
Maximum stay
90 nights
Check-in
Flexible
Booking window
Available year-round
Monthly discount
10% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Double
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
We are approx 1.5hrs from Kruger National Park, 3hrs from Blyde River Canyon, 45mins from waterfalls. A restaurant nearby the river has vegan sushi and can accommodate a few other options, there is also a nearby lodge & spa 15 mins drive.
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Location
Tzaneen, Limpopo, ZA
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
The cottage is located at the Vervet Monkey Foundation (an internationally accredited vegan sanctuary) on 25 hectares of indigenous bush land in the sub-tropical paradise near Tzaneen. Guests have the cottage to themselves and may like to sit by the fire pit or take a walk up the hill to see the views and watch the sunset. The outdoor eco-toilet, sink and hot shower is shared with a few other people. Observe the wild monkeys & bushbabies roaming around in nature alongside the sanctuary. See other listings - Lankora Landing, if you wish to book another cabin if others are joining you less than 100m from this accommodation.
The space
Shared eco-toilets and hot outdoor showers & sinks. Wardrobe, wash bin, side lamp, yoga mat and 2 camping chairs to use outside are provided. The cottage has additional security bars on the door and windows. A fan is provided in the cottage but no aircon. Bedding, pillows and mosquito nets are provided and once a week cleaning. A vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner can be provided on request for an additional fee by our cooks (check in advance). The fee includes room only, teas & coffees. Our community kitchen is fully vegan. There is a patio area to eat outside under cover where sanctuary staff and volunteers also eat and also a lounge area. Teas and coffees can be made in the communal kitchen. Situated on a hill at an internationally accredited primate sanctuary on 25 hectares of land.
The kitchen
The vegan kitchen is communal, we have an area for the cooks and an area where people can make tea / coffee / breakfast. Kettle, toaster, shared fridge available.
Other things to note
Parking available on site. There are a few dogs and cats on site. Out of season between Feb - September is generally much quieter when there are lower numbers of volunteers. Wifi is available on site.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Lock on bedroom door
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Not suitable for companion animals
No smoking
Long-term stays allowed
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
All windows and doors must be closed when not in the room so wildlife can't get in and for security. No touching of the monkeys in enclosures allowed and strictly no feeding wildlife. No loud music.