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Our
exploration starts in the ruins of The Great Temple.
Many years ago an ancient tribe built this temple to
protect a hidden valley filled with wondrous animals.
Here they performed human sacrifices to the river god
Nyami Nyami whose statues still guard the entrance.
In 1835 explorers discovered the valley and soon exploited
the natural resources and people. Trading stores were
established and diamonds were recovered from the riverbeds
using specially made crocodile proof cages. At some
point – we’re not sure when – everyone
in the valley disappeared. Some say the River god became
angry at the devastation and destroyed all who lived
here.
In 2006 the valley was rediscovered and it is here that
we will be traveling, hopefully with lessons learnt
so that we too do not anger the Nyami Nyami. And
without further ado, follow us into the Valley of Ancients…
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| A tropical house
inhabited by giant flying foxes, shy duiker and a magnificent
tank offering you an underwater view of Malawian cichlids
and baby Nile crocodiles will be your first encounter
as you enter this ancient temple. |
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| Beautifully coloured
Red river hogs and giant Nile monitors call this exhibit
home. |
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| Our resident Marabou
storks, Malcolm and Lyons, have moved to this exciting
exhibit and now share their new home with two endangered
Cape Vultures. |
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| Croc
Cage diving Encounter - Availble to visitors 12
years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be
accompanied by an adult during the dive. |
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Venture over
this deadly gorge via a hang bridge while 4 meter Nile
crocodiles keep a close watch on you from the Cage Diving
pool below. Meet the Valley’s largest carnivores;
Hannibal, Ma Baker and Sweet Sue. It is also here that
you are given the only opportunity in the world to get
close, very close to these super predators during a
Croc Cage Dive. |
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See the rare
Madagascar Ring-tailed Lemur in the exotic setting of
Lemur Island depicting the environment of Madagascar.
Hear the lemur’s haunting sound and staring eyes
which led early explorers to think of them as ghosts.
Sharing Lemur Island is a group of Greater flamingos
who will dazzle you with their pink plumage.
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Be enticed into
the heart of Africa with the Congo as your next stop
where Pygmy people and Pygmy Hippos fight for survival.
See the rare and elusive Pygmy Hippo once thought to
be a baby Nile Hippo and only classified as a species
in 1911. |
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Still in
Africa witness Spotted-necked otters frolicking
in the water underneath cascading waterfalls like
naughty children. |
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in awe by the bravery of your guides as they encourage
huge Nile crocodiles to take meat from their hands
whilst standing on a moving jetty! |
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these impressive birds that recently took up residence
in the Valley. |
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An interactive
lorikeet aviary where you are able to walk amongst
these colorful, inquisitive birds. |
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Due
to a huge demand for a family friendly facility,
the Cango Wildlife Ranch took the giant step in
ensuring our facility is the most child-friendly
attraction along the entire Garden Route with
the designing and construction of a children’s
water and play park.
A splash park with water jets and jumping jewels
was created and supplied for the first time in
Africa by a manufacturer in the United States,
making this the only one of its kind in South
Africa. Along with the splash park the kidszone
has two giant 6m high fun fortresses, with rope
ladders, a climbing wall and a 6 meter slide,
a jumping castle, roundabouts and water canons,
completing the experience for the older kids.
Additionally a specially designed and imported
Tiny Tots area was developed for the little ones
with your toddler’s safety in mind. Combine
all of this with phenomenal family fun as well
as a petting zoo where both young and old can
meet their favorite farmyard animal and you have
a play park as unique as the Ranch itself.
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The
Wallaby Walkabout granting you access to little
wallabies hopping around just waiting for you
to feed them. |
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| Grunts
Restaurant – our all new forest themed fast
food restaurant with its large deck overlooking Kuranda Forest. This 120 seater restaurant also offers spit barbeque facilities and is ideal for evening functions. |
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An enticing retail centre offering you a variety of curios.
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This
quaint little hut will provide hungry and thirsty
explorers with take-away meals and drinks. |
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Our Experiences hut where visitors taking part in any one of our Natural Encounters will receive a photo folder as proof of their bravery. This centre is also equipped with the necessary technology to burn your photos onto a CD and visitors also have the option of purchasing a Ranch DVD with their Encounter photos included on the DVD. |
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Valley of Ancients
promises to be so much more than you expect. The Valley
was developed with only one thing in mind – to entertain
you, the visitor, and is a thrilling experience for the
whole family.
WET YOUR PANTS
– WE DARE YOU! |
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Should
you have any queries with regards to Valley of Ancients,
please contact us or use our enquiries
page. |
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