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 today.

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 designed crocodile-proof cages. At some point (and 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 do not anger the Nyami Nyami as well. And without further ado, follow us into the Valley of Ancients…

 A tropical house inhabited by giant flying foxes, the shy blue 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.

Beautifully coloured Red river hogs and giant Nile monitors call this exhibit home.

 Our resident Marabou storks, Malcolm and Lyons, have moved to this exciting exhibit and now share their new home with endangered Cape Vultures.

 Croc Cage diving Encounter - Available to visitors 12 years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during the dive.

Venture over this deadly gorge via a suspension 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.

See the rare Madagascar Ring-tailed Lemurs in the exotic setting of Lemur Island, depicting the environment of Madagascar. Experience 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.

 Be enticed into the heart of Africa with the Congo as your next stop where Pygmy Hippos lurk in the murky water. The rare and elusive Pygmy Hippo, once thought to be a baby Nile Hippo, was only classified as a species in 1911. They are magnificent creatures...and what they lack in size... they make up for in attitude!

 Still in Africa - witness the Spotted-necked otters frolicking in the water underneath cascading waterfalls.

 See these mighty beasts leap for their lunch and stand in awe of the bravery of your guides as they encourage huge Nile crocodiles to take meat from their hands while standing on a moving jetty!

Meet these impressive birds that recently took up residence in the Valley

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 design 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 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, a place for phenomenal family fun.

The Wallaby Walkabout grants you access to little wallabies hopping around just waiting for you to feed them.

Grunts Restaurant – is 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. We also cater for children's parties.

This quaint little hut will provide hungry and thirsty explorers with take-away meals and drinks.

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 save your photos to a CD and you also have the option of purchasing a Ranch DVD including your Encounter photos.

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!

Should you have any queries with regards to the Valley of Ancients, please contact us or use our enquiries page.