Saving The Samango Monkey documentary will focus on highlighting the threats been faced by one of Zimbabwe’s endemic species and solutions to ensure these unique species do not disappear. 

The Eastern highlands is one of the five biodiversity hotspots in Zimbabwe. It is home to the endemic Samango Monkey which can only be found in that part of Zimbabwe, which has evergreen indigenous forests. This primate is the only mountain dwelling species of monkey, making one of the unique animals found in the country.  

Monkey’s receive the least amount of priority and attention.  For us, every species matter due to the fact that biodiversity is interconnected, losing one species may cause a chain of reaction. 

The Samango monkey looks very different from the more common vervet monkeys. They have dark grey fur, black hands, face skin, lower black limbs and hands. Their belly and throat are creamy white in color. Being arboreal, they spend their time in the tree canopies where they forage and eat.

The aim of the  documentary, Saving The Samango Monkey is to raise awareness about the plight of this elusive species, the important role it plays in the ecosystem and to use this documentary as an educational tool not just for showing people what this rare species looks like and why we need to protect it but to engage the community, conservation managers and decision makers as well to take action before it disappears.