Spotting African monkeys can be a highlight of any safari, providing hours of fascination with their cheeky antics. See all 164 African monkey species listed, with photos of the 10 most iconic.

Learn the different types of MONKEYS in Africa AND how to identify them. Which of these monkey species is your favorite?

This is a list of African type primates, containing all recent species of primates found in Africa including Madagascar. According to the IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group there are …

1 day ago · Yes! Africa hosts incredible monkey diversity. Explore where they live, from Mandrills to Baboons, their key habitats, and current conservation status. Learn more now.

Learn about the many incredible but lesser-known African monkeys species on a journey that will take you to every corner of the continent.

Mar 5, 2023 · African monkeys are a diverse group of primates that inhabit the forests, savannas, and mountains of Africa. They belong to the family Cercopithecidae, which is one of the largest …

Dec 19, 2025 · Baboon, (genus Papio), any of five species of large, robust, and primarily terrrestrial monkeys found in dry regions of Africa and Arabia. Males of the largest species, the …

Jan 7, 2026 · A new report finds thousands of African primates, including chimpanzees and gorillas, are being traded both legally and illegally. Most of the legal trade in great apes is for …

Aug 22, 2025 · Explore Africa’s rich diversity of monkey species and their habitats. Understand the distinctions between monkeys and apes on the continent.

From the tiny pygmy marmoset to the majestic mandrill, there is a wide variety of monkeys in Africa. Learn all about the different species and subspecies, their distinctive features, and how …