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Sasol Young Explorer – Mammals is a beautiful, exciting and multilingual app that introduces young kids (3–8 years old) to the majestic wild creatures of southern Africa. The app seamlessly blends
storytelling and game playing in a fun and educational way, which will keep kids engaged for hours at a time as they develop their reading and learning skills.
Young Explorer is beautifully illustrated throughout, with each animal presented separately and
shown in its natural habitat. It is packed with fascinating facts: where the animals live, what they eat, how big they are, what their tracks look like, and when they are active. Calls and videos of animals in the wild provide extra entertainment for curious young minds.
Challenging, age-appropriate games are thrown into the mix, adding extra fun and pleasure to the
learning experience.
There are four languages in the app – English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans. Kids can read
descriptions, listen to narrations and play games in any of these languages, and easily switch between them within the app.
Pub date: April 2015 Price: R99,99
Language: English,
IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans
Recommended age: 3–8 Designed for: iPad & Android tablets
File size: ± 300 mb
FEATURES •
Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans)
•
Tap and listen to text in all four languages
• • • •
• • •
Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist Record and listen to yourself reading Tap to play calls or watch videos
Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difficulty)
Fun for kids to use on their own, with friends, siblings or older family members Fosters a love of nature
No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links
(except in the Help section which is protected by a parent gate)
YOUTUBE: Check out our app videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw
WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com
MEDIA & BLOGGERS: For further information or to request review copies please contact: Joanita Nel JNel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za 011 327 3550
Pub date: August 2015 Price: R99,99
Language: English,
IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans
Recommended age: 3–8 Designed for: iPad & Android tablets
File size: ± 300 mb
Sasol Young Explorer – Frogs is the second app in the new Young Explorer nature series for kids. Colourful, informative and stimulating, Frogs introduces young children (3–8 years old) to 55 of the most common and rare frog species found in southern Africa. The descriptions of the animals – in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans – are written in easy and accessible language and narrated by professional voice-over artists. There are also calls for all the frogs, except one – the only voiceless species in the region – while videos for 29 species show these delightful creatures in their natural habitat. ‘Quick facts’ about the size, egg type, location and conservation status of each species are revealed by toggling between illustrations of the different features on the screen. The app includes a play section with four games: puzzles, memory card games, an animal naming game and a nature cleanup game. There are lots of opportunities to tap, toggle, touch and swipe, listen, watch, and learn. Perfect for pre-readers and young learners, the app will keep kids engaged and help them learn about the fascinating creatures that we share our world with.
FEATURES • • • • • • • • • •
Multilingual app in four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) Packed with accurate info written by a frog specialist Tap and listen to text in all four languages Ideal learning tool, especially for children learning to read, or learning a second language Expands kids’ vocabulary in a way that is engaging and relevant to them Record and listen to yourself reading Tap to play calls or watch videos Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difficulty) Fosters a love of nature No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com
PRAISE FOR SASOL YOUNG EXPLORER – MAMMALS
“My kids really loved it … fun and easy learning that inspired them to explore further. We really can’t wait for more apps in this series to be – Se7en Blog published.” “This is a brilliant app for kids. It is great for vocabulary stimulation and information building! It kept all three my kids – 8, 6 and 3 years – entertained.”
– Rabia Mohidien, Speech and Language Therapist
MEDIA & BLOGGERS:
For further information or to request review copies please contact: Joanita Nel jnel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za 011 327 3550
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Safety Keep safety in mind when Planning your trip - Samuel Chowles
Safety is of major concern to us when planning an adventure trip. Making sure that the activity is done safely is one of the aspects that will make people want to make use of your services again in the future. It is something that is not perhaps first looked at but there is very little room for error in this regard. A company can easily get a bad reputation if an incident occurs on one of its trips. While, if an incident does occur and it is handled really well, a company can build a good reputation. Ensuring that the activity is safe will allow people to focus on the objective to learn and have fun. It is also important to note that there is a legal requirement to ensure safety as far as possible. This legal aspect begins with understanding that you have a duty of care towards the customers that are partaking in the activity. Duty of care is defined as a legal obligation which is imposed on an individual requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could cause foreseeable harm to others. An example of a duty is when someone is cleaning a floor. When water is on the floor is becomes slippery. It is the duty of the person cleaning to display a sign, indicating that the floor is wet and slippery so that others are aware of it. If a paddling guide does not tell customers of an upcoming rapid in the river then he has breached his duty. If one breaches a duty of care then it may lead to negligence. It is beyond the scope of these articles to fully explain this concept and I would encourage you
to do further research on the topic if you are unfamiliar with it. Knowing that we have a duty of care to customers means that we must take measures to be aware of hazards and take steps to deal with or circumvent them. In the example of cleaning a floor. The hazard that the floor is slippery and someone can fall and hurt themselves exists. Therefore a warning sign is used to prevent this from happening. In an adventure setting when abseiling, the danger of a rock fall exists. Therefore helmets are worn to mitigate this risk. It is clear that it is important that we are able to identify the hazards in any particular setting. Once identified we are able to plan around the risks and thereby reduce the potential for incidents from occurring. To better accommodate for this type of circumstance we need to understand what a hazard and an incident is. Hazards are a source of danger. Danger is anything which may cause injury or damage to persons or property. Incidents are anything that requires some sort of remedial action and could be serious or not. An emergency is an incident which is time critical, that is the longer it takes to deal with the worse the situation will get. In order to prevent incidents as best we can we must identify what the potential for an incident is. Knowing the hazards allows us to better understand the potential for an accident.
There are two main categories of hazards, this is environmental hazards and human factor hazards. Here are some examples:
Environmental factors
When assessing the potential environmental hazards you need to look at three factors: 1) activity Static activities in which the environment is relatively unchanging (e.g. hiking) Dynamic activities in which the environment change changes very quickly in unpredictable ways (e.g. abseiling, rock climbing, biking) 2) location I n remote locations you need to exercise additional precautions. One common method of accomplishing this is to increase the danger rating by one level. For example in the mountains the chance of injury while walking is higher than in a town park. 3) season/climate Weather and the possibility of weather changes also have a significant impact on Accident Potential.
Human factor hazards
When assessing the potential human hazards you need to look at these factors: 1) participants No awareness of hazards No skills to avoid hazards Resistance to instructions Irresponsible Careless attitude towards self, others, equipment Need to "prove" self, macho attitude Poor physical strength, stamina, fear, anxiety
2) equipment Worn rope Boots not broken in Improper clothing Inoperative equipment 3) guides Lack of knowledge of environmental hazards Inadequate skills to extricate group and self from hazards Poor safety judgement Poor teachers of necessary skills Instructions unclear Poor supervisor, does not correct problems Tiredness 4) group Group not yet formed, lacks cooperative structure Interpersonal frictions unresolved Poor communication patterns excessive competition Lack of concern for slow or different individuals Excessive pressure or stress to "perform" macho No practice in working harmoniously under stress In the next article we will explore what are some of the measures that one can employ to deal with these potential hazards
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At Teen Ranch we offer comfortable, affordable youth accommodation in Port Edward, on the Lower South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, to school, church and corporate groups of up to 180 people. Outdoor challenges await you at Teen Ranch with our adventure centre on a 47 hectare farm. Develop your team - team builing activities - discover your leaders - mould your mentors - plan a group get-away - relax and revitalize Teen Ranch's tropical farm setting, abundant bird life and picturesque dams ensure emotional and spiritual well being, while intellectual and physical growth is challenged by our outdoor adventure centre activities.
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Sasol Young Explorer – Mammals is a beautiful, exciting and multilingual app that introduces young kids (3–8 years old) to the majestic wild creatures of southern Africa. The app seamlessly blends
storytelling and game playing in a fun and educational way, which will keep kids engaged for hours at a time as they develop their reading and learning skills.
Young Explorer is beautifully illustrated throughout, with each animal presented separately and
shown in its natural habitat. It is packed with fascinating facts: where the animals live, what they eat,
Camping outdoors is perfecthow forbigSchool, and Team they are, Church what their tracks look like,buildand when they are active. Calls and videos of animals in ing camps. the wild provide extra entertainment for curious young minds. Challenging, games are thrown into the mix, adding extra fun and pleasure to the We are just 30 km from Somerset West,age-appropriate or 8 km from Grabouw. learning experience. We are right on the buffer zone of the unique Kogelberg & HotThere are four languages in the app – English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans. Kids can read tentots Holland Biospheres. Surrounded by the Cape Pines descriptions, listen to narrations and play games in any of these languages, and easily switch between Forestry pine trees – this is the ideal camping getaway for anyone. them within the app.
Pub date: April 2015 Price: R99,99
FEATURES • •
Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist
Initiative Activities) Language:Courses English, (Brain-Teaser • Tap and listen to text in all four languages Run on a daily basis and are completely IsiXhosa, Afrikaans Low RopeIsiZulu, & High Rope Courses (Teamwork Conquering of • Record and listen toand yourself reading customisable to reach the specific aim Recommended age: 3–8 Fear) • Tap to play calls or watch videos of the camp Designed for: iPad(Teamwork & • Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difficulty) Jacobs Ladder and Conquering of Fear) Android tablets • Fun Knots for kids to use on their own, with friends, siblings or older family members Raft Building and Learning Rope (Educational Adventure) File size: ± 300 mb • Fosters a love of nature • program that is excellent Paint Ball (Slingshots) • No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases,for advertising or external website linksCorporate Schools, Churches and Map Reading and Orienteering (Educational Adventure (except in the Help section which is Race) protected by a parent gate) Groups Zip-line & Canoeing (Fun Adventure) • Camps supplementing Night Hikes & Sleep outs (Outdoor Fun) Check out our app videos YOUTUBE: the curriculum with outdoor expehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw Fishing & Swimming (Fun and Relaxing) riences to ensure the best foundation Cycling & Hiking (Outdoor Fun) WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com for learning Camp Craft & Cooking (How to build shelters, get water, etc.) • motivate sports and work teams to perform By Special Arrangement: optimally together • to get the adrenalin pumping with some fast-paced or Paint Ball (Guns) fear-conquering activities Climbing Wall (Conquer fear) • to learn Drumming (Team build fun) more about the wonders of forest Archery (Team build fun) • , ideal for Kloofing (Outdoor Adventure) sports teams to prepare for an event MEDIA & BLOGGERS: Lazer Tag & Clay Pigeon Shooting (Top-G) while still having fun For further information or to request Flower & Fruit Picking Tour (Educational) • review copies pleasePrograms contact: for a break Joanitafrom Nel the daily routine Eskom Palmiet Hydro Electric Tour (Educational) away JNel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za Wagon Trail Tour (Historical Educational) * Combination of the above 011 327 3550
www.b2bcamps.co.za Main Camp Information:
The larger of the two campsites and can sleep 148 in army tents on bunk-beds. It has a maximum capacity of 250 people by means of extra dome tents pitched by special arrangement. It includes a fully equipped kitchen making catering a breeze. Pub date: August 2015
Sasol Young Explorer – Frogs is the second app in the new Young Explorer nature series for kids. Colourful,
Language: English, The smaller
species found in southern Africa.
Bush Camp Information: informative and stimulating, Frogs introduces young children (3–8 years old) to 55 of the most common and rare frog
Price: R99,99
of the twoThe campsites that sleeps up to 54 people on descriptions of the animals – in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans – are written in easy and accessible IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans bunk beds in army tents and to 150 in domevoice-over tents. artists. There are also calls for all the frogs, except one – the only language andup narrated by professional Recommended age: 3–8 voiceless species in It thealso region – while videos for 29 species Maximum capacity is 100 people. features a Marque tent show these delightful creatures in their natural habitat. Designed for: iPad & ‘Quick facts’ about the size, egg type, location and conservation status of each species are revealed by toggling doubling as the Hall for lectures, etc. Android tablets File size: ± 300 mb
between illustrations of the different features on the screen. The app includes a play section with four games: puzzles, memory card games, an animal naming game and a nature cleanup game. There are lots of opportunities to tap, toggle, touch and swipe, listen, watch, and learn. Perfect for pre-readers and young learners, the app will keep kids engaged and help them learn about the fascinating creatures that we share our world with.
FEATURES • • • • • • • • • •
Multilingual app in four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) Packed with accurate info written by a frog specialist Tap and listen to text in all four languages Ideal learning tool, especially for children learning to read, or learning a second language Expands kids’ vocabulary in a way that is engaging and relevant to them Record and listen to yourself reading Tap to play calls or watch videos Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difficulty) Fosters a love of nature Mail us on: No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links admin@b2bcamps.co.za
Contact Information:
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com
Office: +27 21 844 0000 Cell: +27 82 373 5162 Fax: +27 21 844 0000 or +27 86 545 8223
PRAISE FOR SASOL YOUNG EXPLORER – MAMMALS
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Directions: Our campsite is situated just 8km MEDIA & BLOGGERS: For further information or little to request from the wonderful town of review copies please contact: Grabouw. Joanita Nel jnel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za 011 327 3550
Glenrock is set on a large 640Ha Highveld farm, only 2 hours from Durban, and 4 hours from Gauteng.
Teambuilding, Leadership, School Curriculum excursions, Adventure Camps and Group Bonding.
The farm is between Mooi River and Greytown off the R622, about 34km from Mooi River, in the hills above Rietvlei.
Glenrock Game and Trout has 7 fully equipped, selfcatering units and three lovely dormitories.
The beautiful dams are stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout and add to the picturesque surrounds. Glenrock is a fantastic camp destination and boasts with a beautiful EduVenture centre. It caters for young and old and specializes in
A total of 160 people can be accommodated, 80 people in our dormitories and a further 80 people can be accommodated through-out the cottages. Glenrock EduVenture Centre was established in 2007 with the purpose of offering a good quality camp
experience to Schools, Churches and other organizations. The Edu-Venture Centre has grown exponentially over the years and we are very proud to be able to offer so many diverse camps. Our instructors are very experienced and excellent at facilitating groups with teambuilding and leadership camps. The activities on offer are well thought through and will bring out the best in everybody who takes part in these camps.
Office number: 087 808 5757 Besides the Camp facilities we also offer E-mail: douglas@glenrock.co.za some very exciting activities and things to do: Animal Farm; Play Park, 250m Zipline,
Cell: 0822295449 There is also awww.glenrock.co.za very large hall available. This Web: could be used for readings, activities or conferences.
Tree Climb, Hikes, Mountain Bike trails, Fishing, Bird Watching and Game viewing to name a few. We have a large Dining hall with a fully equipped kitchen, we can cater or you can hire the kitchen and cater yourselves.
Besides the Camp facilities we also offer
We have a large Dining hall with a fully
some very exciting activities and things to
equipped kitchen, we can cater or you
do: Animal Farm; Play Park, 250m Zipline,
can hire the kitchen and cater yourselves.
Tree Climb, Hikes, Mountain Bike trails, Fishing, Bird Watching and Game viewing to name a few.
There is also a very large hall available. This could be used for readings, activities or conferences.
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Creating Life Transforming Experiences
A campsite perfect for small and large school, church and sport groups, or for a family to enjoy a holidays in Jeffrey's Bay. Situated in the lovely Jeffrey's Bay, the campsite lies 200 meters from the main beach. It is a secure site, with safe parking for vehicles. Residents can walk from site to all the near attraction like, surfing, super tube, putt-putt, laser games, Billabong Village, craft coffee and beer restaurants, small shops and much more. As organisation we offer the following services: Facilitated programs for - leadership development, team building, rugby clinics, outcome based programs and tours. Catering - selected menu for camps, small functions, conference, platters, etc.
13 Drommedaris Street Jeffreysbay Eastern Cape
Accommodation: 7 Houses (max. 18 people) 4 Small Bungalows (max. 4 people) 1 Big Bungalow (max. 6 people) Facilities: 2 Conference Rooms (20 people) 2 Halls Spacious Stoep with braai facilities Large ablution facilities Laundry Room Volleyball Court (sand) 200m from main beach Bookings: 042 293 1159 sharnel@vcsv.co.za Facebook: VCSV Jeffreysbaai / UCSA Jeffreysbay Office Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 13:00; 14:00 - 16:00 CLOSED on public holidays, Saturday and Sunday
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Ligging – Ideaal geleë in die Ooste van Pretoria. Oornag fasiliteite – Gemeenskaplike kamers (15-20 kinders per kamer) met stapelbeddens, ideaal vir skool-, sport-, leiers- en spanbou kampe. Ons het ook enkel kamers waar die onderwysers/fasiliteerders kan slaap. Kwaliteit Kos – Kwaliteit kos gedurende u verblyf; ons weet dit is die belangrikste om warm te slaap en lekker te eet. Alhoewel u kan die selfsorg opsie ook kies. Persoonlike programme – ‘n Program kan uitgewerk word volgens u behoeftes. Pryse sal verskil afhangende van die hoeveelheid aande wat u slaap, die hoeveelheid maaltye sowel as die hoeveelheid aktiwiteite wat u wil doen. Hier volg die basiese pryse (Neem asseblief kennis dat dit kan verskil van u finale kwotasie): Pryse vir self-sorg sonder spanbou
3 dae en 2 nagte – R250p.p 4 dae en 3 nagte – R350p.p
Pryse met etes sonder spanbou
3 dae en 2 nagte – R550p.p 4 dae en 3 nagte – R800p.p Spanbou aktiwiteite is R25p.p per aktiwiteit: Fisiese aktiwiteite – Hindernisbaan, Blinddoek Hindernisbaan, Ultimate Challenge, Survivor, Paintball, Amazing Race, Minute to Win it, SkietPellet/Kettie/Boog Nie-Fisiese aktiwiteite – Blinddoek legkaart, Doolhof (Maze), Blinddoek telling, Menslike Knoop, Blinddoek Kelner, Blinddoek Vorms, Papiertoring, Rug-teen-rug, Bande Uitdaging, Gebreekte Vierkant Vir enige verdere navrae of versoeke, moet nie huiwer om ons te kontak nie! Groete Antoinette (0828022519) en Jackie (0826794496) info@adventurepeaks.co.za / www.adventurepeaks.co.za
WEDDING & ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Comfortable self-catering accommodation for families and groups of up to 140 people, Our new Wedding and Entertainment Venue will be available from 1st April in fully equipped chalets 2019. Located between Sabie & Hazyview on the 180 degree view over the Sabie R536 River Valley Exceptional views over the Sabie River Valley Centrally situated to view all the attractions on the scenic Panorama Route Excellent team building facilities in close proximity 35 km from the nearest entrance gate to the Kruger National Park Lapa available for functions – catering on request Excellent security
Weddings, Reunions, Church Camps, Conferences Corporate Groups, Sport Groups and Birthday Parties. On request we do catering for groups. Guests are welcome to get their own caterers for functions and weddings. Seats +/- 150 guest in our beautiful venue with a unique style, overlooking the Sabie River Valley Accommodation and parking available Magda Nel
marketing@sabaan.co.za
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Hidden amongst the majestic Lowveld mountains Window, Sabaan is located 30 km from Sa- tions like God's bie and 15.5 km from Hazyview Bourke’s Luck Pot Holes, Blyde River Canyon, the Mac Mac Falls on the R536 and many more. With a sparkling clear swimming Sabaan is in close proximity of pool offering spectacular views, a adventures beyond your imaginaplay area with slide, 2 trampo- tion: lines, jungle gym and swings, a Zip lines, aerial cable trails, big tennis court, snooker table, and swings and bridge jumps will get more, Sabaan is the perfect setting your adrenaline pumping, while close encounters with rescued elefor a group getaway. phants and chimpanzees promise With 22 self catering chalets, to be a touching, unforgettable sleeping up to 140 guests, Sabaan experience. is also the ideal venue for family Go hot air ballooning, caving, reunions, church and school quad biking, hiking or mountain biking, to mention but a few. camps and group functions. Catering for groups can be done This region is sure to keep you on request. entertained for days on end. Sabaan is ideally situated for visits to the Kruger National Park and to Facilities at the Resort explore the magnificent Panorama Lapa - The lapa, with braai faciliRoute, with world-famous attrac- ties and fully equipped kitchen, is
ideal available for birthday parties, family gatherings, church & school camps and company functions, at a nominal fee. Swimming pool - The swimming pool is a great attraction for everyone. You can either relax in the pool or take your chance on the famous adventure pole. The pool overlooks the beautiful Sabie Valley. Play Park - The play park is another area where kids of all ages can enjoy themselves at no cost. There are 2 trampolines, a slide, swings, climbing frames and volleyball. Games room - The games room includes a pool table, table tennis, darts and snooker table. Tennis court Contact us for your next tour and group tour.
The best camp ever!
Blyde Adventure Camp Not only do you have a huge selection of additional activities that you can book for your group at low fee’s…. But you have a whole host of FREE activities that we offer as well! We’ll help you design the perfect itinerary.
Activities at camp! Tubing l Obstacle Course l Kettie Paintball l
River Crossing l Bush Survival l River Ecology l Team building l Bonsai Workshops l Leadership Development l Leadership Identification l Natural Bum Slide l Night Activities l Traditional Games l Educational Nature Walks And so much more….it just depends what you want…so tell us what you want…what you really really want…
Activities at Camp and our surrounding area
But wait! There’s More!
A last little peek at what you can do at our venue‌
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Accommodation Three separate camps. Each with its own dining halls, volleyball courts, braai areas, chalets and dorms Two camps have en-suite dormitories. One camp has separate ablutions that has been built wheelchair friendly
Contact our office on • 079 388 2196 •
ronel@blydeadventurecamp.com
With our years of experience we’ll help you set up the perfect itinerary that not only suits your group – but your pocket too. And remember; we’re always open to negotiations. Visit our website for more photos of activities and accommodation. www.blydeadventurecamp.com
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Life Changing activities - Adventure Therapy
What is adventure therapy? Here I’d like to quote Wikipedia:
Adventure therapy approaches psychological treatment through experience and action. When we think “psychological treatment” the general population will think: “somebody is nuts, somebody receiving “treatment” is in some or other form incapable” Right? Oh so wrong….
I
principles, the more I saw these “Life Changers” It was as if my process became the We can then safely say and make a fairly bold statement that if we apply the principles learned in these articles, in the prescribed manner suggested by these articles, and by the facilitating it as explained in these articles, and fulfilling the role of the educator as learned, that what we offer can now very easily be turned into adventure therapy programs, if we design the program and run it as explained. Although I knew the process, and that it works, I could never figure out exactly why it could change lives in such a short period of time. The better I planned it according to a few
CIA
or
MI5
mind
programming “thing”, but in the positive way. Although I never knew when and where and who it will work for, the changes was there in some people and very drastic in some
individuals!
In
one
instances the change was so “dramatic” that…. I better stop here because the pages it’s going to take to explain why as was questioned by a judge after such a change in a girl during a camp is just going to ruin what I’m trying to get you excited about….
leadership program and nothing in this regard was shared or even mentioned during the program, or “off time” chats that we knew off) First all the hairs on my body and neck going waco, but we all stood in amazement as, she now, completing the activity in “Rambo-andCliff-Hanger-style-risks-and-moves”, and almost in a matter of seconds, transformed in front of our eyes. From this “shy” and “timid” girl, she transformed into what I can only describe as “an-attitude-of-a-lionessBut many memories other than already
protecting-her-offspring-kind-of-woman”
shared in these articles, comes to mind, I’ll
From a place where we had to encourage
share one in particular which was one of
her, and just to try and get her to participate
those “Gold Nugget” memories that will enter in activities, she now became the one who the grave and later heaven with me:
volunteer at every activity to “go first!”, to the
A beautiful but fragile and timid grade 6
point where we had to refrain from always
Indian girl, who almost never said anything
letting her “go first” to give the others also a
during the camp, walking as if the world
chance to explore their bravery. She explored
weighed on her shoulders, hair all over, not
this newly found freedom whenever she could.
being taken care of (self-care), who had such
I understood that a year later she became a
a life change. Through the program she
prefect and if not mistaken, the Head Prefect
learned to conquer her fear during certain
of her school. Her change was instant, drastic
carefully sequenced activities. On the second
and very, very dramatic. It is not odd for us to
day of the program during a climbing activity, get phone calls in this regard from parents, suddenly, as an immense relieve like a
family, and even in one case neighbours,
pressure cooker going off, she loudly
enquiring about out program because of
exclaimed: “The demon of fear just left me!”
changed lives.
(This was not a spiritual camp but a
I always wondered what the underlying
Sometimes our memories that we record,
principles was that made it so effective. I
brings us smiles and sometimes it brings us
discovered the answer to this and many such
tears.
questions in my quite time with God.
Our brain is so powerful to protect us, in that whenever a memory is too tough or
My theory now: Replacing brain stem
traumatised for us to cope with, it will
knowledge
dissociate from the memory (consciously
From conception in the womb, until now, our
forgetting it) and be filled in the subconscious
brain records every one of the 5 senses (and
mind, somewhere where the conscious mind
many more science haven’t named yet) in our cant access it, even that what we can consider subconscious mind and some in the brain
“file 13”. Yet it always stays there and always
stem. As I have previously explained, we, in
effect our daily living, that’s why everyone
every situation, mostly respond to things with
should at some point receive counselling or
an emotion which also gets recorded.
life skills training, in how to deal with past hurts.
If you have ever seen how digital music is
Dissociating the memory is merely a gift from
recorded, it will give you a good idea of the
God, and can range from, in the conscious
process: -
mind, forgetting the experience to (in very severe traumatic experiences) forming another subconscious alter “person/personality”, who can handle the memory for us.
Each instrument is recorded by itself, sometimes with the artist listening to others, but still recorded alone. Imagine that the same is done with our senses:
In most cases that I have experienced, it is the knowledge) to his son in his frustration, (and subconscious parts of the mind that adventure in most cases not meaning to) but the boy therapy is mostly effective on. It is in this part
records it, with the intense emotions
of the mind that we hold onto memories,
experienced, fear, embarrassment,
without even knowing –The experiential
downtrodden etc. and later in life may
knowledge - of parents, teachers, any
develop an issue, thinking (sub-consciously)
authority figures, people we love or hate, who that he will never be able to do anything right has at some stage of our life’s taught us by
in his life, always feel as a nuisance and
feeding us with an experiential knowledge
dumb whenever he struggles with new skills.
memory (unknowingly or knowingly), and it
He may in 99.9% of the times not even know
might have affected our lives greatly, either
that these feelings of inadequacy stems from
positive or negative, but it always stays there,
an experience as a younger boy and will
whether you like it or not, whether we
probably not even remember the event.
remember it or not. Let me give an example:
These experiences can and probably do, in most instances stick around your entire life.
A small boy playing with a hammer and a
These experiences cannot always be wiped
nail, somehow the hammer gets the better
out by just studying the truth, because the
end of the thumb or car body paint and not
truth is in the conscious mind and the
the nail it was intended to hit. The boy starts
experiential knowledge is in the subconscious
to cry and his father (already frustrated with
mind. That is the reason most Christians, born
his car problem, angry and tired, working
again and Spirit filled will learn, repeat,
under the motor car after working a full shift,
ponder, quote and even counsels others in
will come out, grab the hammer away and
verses like “I can do all things through Christ
say something like: “Put that hammer down,
who strengthens me” Yet there very attitude
Dummy, geeee… you bothering me, will
and behaviour suggest otherwise. It’s in the
never be able to do things right in life, your
conscious mind this learning takes place.
such a nuisance.”
Either the verse is lying or there is a much
Now, the Father might have spoken a
stronger dimension at work, countering this
negative word (a lie or negative experiential
spiritual truth.
It doesn’t matter how long I
room and subconscious
walk alone at night through a
tell you my 14 German
room. A “Lights on” room
dark alley? It’s the lies
Shepherds are placid, trained and a “Dark” room (Load
received from movies in most
and are actually like puppies
shedding room if I may) The
cases that makes your neck
on steroids, and that the
Light room, the conscious,
and arm hair stand on end,
barking is just a game when
where we can learn, program even if you know that you
they wag their tails in
and change info as we wish.
know there’s nothing-
excitement to see you, if you
The Dark room, the
Subconscious knowledge rules
had a previous “experience”
subconscious, where we
logic knowledge.
with dogs, you will not enter
cannot access information as
my yard like almost every
and when we want, but it’s
visitor refuses to, because of
from this room that our life’s
the warped stories there is
get controlled. We respond
about this breed and previous from the Light Room, but we experiential knowledge.
react from the Dark Room.
Experiential knowledge rules
Have you ever grab
logic knowledge.
someone’s hand and with a grim look on your face, walk
The brain is like a house with
purpose fully and force fully to
two rooms, the conscious
a stove? Once they see the stove and realise what you’re up to, they’ll fight you all the way, they react, they won’t walk with you, reasoning logically that you will never do such a thing and reason if the plate on the stove is actually hot or not, they’ll fight! Subconscious knowledge rules continues logic. Have you
Even if we switch the light on in the one room (conscious), through learning, counselling or education, there will never be complete light in the other room from this learning(subconscious Dark room). The Light Room is our present knowledge, reason and responding (logic knowledge) The Dark Room is our subconscious, recorded experiences and all our old “forgotten” memories where we react from (mostly
Let me explain again: I can know and believe
experiential knowledge)
with my logic, that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”, but
Experiential knowledge rules over logic
when it comes to action, I might always be
knowledge. (If you have burned your hand
too scared to act and do things, whether I’ve
once on a stove, you will always make sure it
done my calculated risk and SWAT analysis,
is not hot before you touch, no matter who
I’ll always refrain out of fear because of past
says it is not hot.)
failures and I will disappoint even my own faith by such failures to respond, especially if I
It is almost impossible to expect light in the
did not “work through it” in in some form or
dark room, if a lie is believed (like your
way.
ugly….through experienced knowledge from
I can also believe in the logic that “God has
bullies) and is present. And no matter how
not given me a spirit of fear”, but if the lie is
hard we try to switch on the lights (solve it in
imbedded in my memory area that there is
counselling) with a truth in the other room
“someone in the dark”, it overrides all logic
(through conscious training/counselling-
thinking and I will never walk through or enter
telling someone who believes they’re ugly,
certain dark areas, all due to past
“you’re beautiful”)
experiences.
That is why all fears seem illogic; it is because they most often are! For that person, they are real. They are rooted in the subconscious part of the brain, backed 99.9% of the time with a real experience (not just movie) and powered by an intense emotion experienced at the time. The experience itself might not be the truth, but a child or person might experience
“Dr Ed Smith- Beyond tolerable recovery”
it as “truth”. Like seeing something in the dark (be it a cat, dog or whatever that was there at the time of the experience), but if a child’s mind has told him that those noises he heard was a monster staring at him in the dark, to him it is “a monster in the dark”. Never underestimate the power of the subconscious mind ruling your present day actions and decisions! This lie or experience of “there is someone in the dark” might always override any conscious logical truth and later in life can become a phobia if the experience was a traumatic fear. (And no matter how many verses of scripture or words of logic reality we pump in a person, only another experience and certain alternative counselling will most probably replace that fear).
How to “switch on the lights” Did you read the last two paragraphs? Did you get it? Read it again! In my opinion there are only two major ways of switching on the lights in the dark room.
memories” where a divine meeting with the Creator takes place and He offers a new truth embedded in the subconscious mind, he designed the brain, he knows where to “tweak it”. It is not the aim of this script to explain, or argue these processes. I do not believe that education, learning or The second method is to provide a similar traditional counselling can do the complete or other meaningful experience with job, I have only met people that have
certain “principles” evident. A different
learned how to live with his/her “hang-
experience (overriding, safe and new, but
ups” through traditional counselling and
similar in meaning as has been
psychological therapy methods. I have yet
experienced at the time the lie or
to meet someone, who has 100%
experiential knowledge was formed) must
concurred their phobias or hang-ups (if I
be offered to form a new experiential truth,
may call it that) through normal or
overriding the old knowledge.
physiological counselling methods. I do not downgrade these methods, it has
With experiences explained in the chapter
its place, but although it is part of the
of success and overcoming, we can rewrite
process, it has its limits.
the memory tabloids. This result is a person leaving his burdens, (lies or old
I will refrain to utter my opinion of
knowledge of the self) behind and (if
hypnoses as the spectrum of how and
you’ve experienced it) seems to let a
when and by whom it’s applied is too wide participant start a new life, completely and in most cases dangerous.
different to the way he/she has lived before, because of this new input
The first method that I like to mention is
(experiential knowledge) that has been
through a prayer therapy, in such methods offered to them. as “Theophostics” and “Healing of
It is incredible to witness such dramatic
ven more so when God pitch up, he is so in
changes in people over such a short period of love with people that he’ll use every excuse to time. I also see the lights go on in smaller lies heal the people he love, and with all my heart believed about the self. These lies can range
I believe he sometimes crashes the “adventure
from something as small as believing snakes
experience” party and do some additional
are slimy and “gross” to touch, to dark
healings an miracles while we are “at it” with
embedded lies, that caused someone to live
our abseils, rock slides and paddles. I
in depression, because they always believed
sometimes think he “is responsible” in the
they can never mount up to anything good in
way we plan or change programs so we are
life or they can’t do nothing right.
more effective.
Similarly these “new” truths can have small
Memories comes to mind of such instances
but lasting effects such as buying a pet snake
(as I said I believe) where God intervenes and
after a phobia left, to such a dramatically
uses our activities to heal the broken hearted
change (which I witnessed numerous times)
(shattered person). Healing range from
that the once rebellious and suicidal
Father/child hurts through the ADHD and
teenagers neighbours will phone you and ask even of spiritual negative mind-sets. I have what you have done to the guy next door,
even experienced people, one in particular
because they want to send their son too.
who was professionally diagnosed with DID (multiple personality disorder), fusing
Again I want to mention that this kind of
identities during programs over several
therapy does not replace traditional
weeks, where traditional counselling
psychology, counselling or such disciplines,
normally, can last years.
but it enhances and aids it in its shortcomings and can speed up a healing process with
Adventure therapy is a powerful tool in the
many months.
hand of a skilful and trained facilitator.
I cannot even try to tell of all the healings we
Apply the principles learned here, and stand
have experienced at Choose Life Ministries
back in amazement: Adventure heals!
and GAP year (not the Choose Life church in Pretoria).
Till next time-Choose Life Rubin
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Lions Top of most visitors’ wish lists is the king of the jungle, and since 2013 uMkhuze has been home to some fine specimens. Last month, two young males were brought in from the Limpopo province to join the population and strengthen the genetics, and today the lads will be released from the bomas into the freedom of the Park at large. Hopefully they won’t clash too heavily with the resident pair of Kalahari boys, who continue to thrill visitors like Andre Vorster, who photographed them recently (above right).
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Hyaena Another animal that transits fenced boundaries successfully is the hyaena – and surprisingly little is known about these evocative beasts. Exciting research is underway to expand our information and assist in managing these animals, and an ongoing project undertaken by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has resulted in at least 56 identified individuals in uMkhuze to date. Another project focusing on carnivores is in process with the use of 250 camera traps spread evenly throughout the reserve, which should provide the most comprehensive data yet on the distribution and density of these species.
Elephants The uMkhuze section currently has approximately 106 elephants following a donation of thirty individuals to the Zinave National Park in Mozambique last year. At the upper reaches of a sound number for the reserve’s ecological capacity (taking into consideration drought cycles), 75% of the adult females received a repeat contraceptive vaccine this month. Importantly there will still be a few individuals that can conceive, including the matriarch – so one may still see young calves in the mix.
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members. We can organise and operate the entire camp for you or just take care of certain specialist activities such as abseiling, rock climbing, hiking, high ropes or raft building while you look after the rest.
Our emphasis is on providing experiential learnAlthough We have our own dedicated VFI Adventure Cen- ing through adventure tre in the mountain wilderness activities with educational and self-development outarea of the Hex River in the comes. Activities range Western Cape we can run camps anywhere in the country from the physically easy or internationally at any suita- to high activity challenges all incorporating personal, ble venue. team and mental chalWe can source venues to suit lenges to learn from. Acyour program and budget and we have our own portable infra- tivities are presented on a challenge-by-choice founstructure so that we can run dation, we will encourage quality programs in even the you to overcome but not most basic or off-the-beatenforce you to. track venues. Our camps are tailor made to Many aspects of the school sylsuit your requirements and labus can also be covered in the budget. outdoors and we also offer opportunities to learn additional life skills such as first-aid, outdoor survival, life saving and outdoor cooking.
You can choose from various options such as venue, activities, menu and the level of involvement of your own staff
Some of the activities we can provide on camp include: High and low ropes challenge courses
Abseiling, climbing, caving, hiking, zip lines and other adventure activities, raft building, canoeing, kayaking and other water adventures.
Obstacle courses and gladiator games. Lateral thinking, problem solving challenge course Outcomes-based group games Beach games and other sports
Contact Venture Forth Telephone: +27 21 555 3864 Fax:: + 27 86 617 3449 Office mobile: +27 84 700 2867 Email: info@ventureforth.co.za
Take our youth Back to the theatre
SYNOPSIS OF SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS - Ester Nasser (TDT) / Theo Buccolli (Co-Directors School’s Programme)
Peter and the Wolf This production introduces children to the various instruments in an orchestra and the brightly localised characters that represent the different instruments, making it both a learning and highly entertaining programme. Both before and after the performance the children get in interact with the characters about their roles and what impact music, instruments and various situations in life have on our lives in general.
The Environmental Programme This production takes the children on a journey of discovery and questions the way we treat our environment. Why is the Rhino endangered? What do oil-slicks do to the sea and the seals etc. that live in that environment? What is the impact of cutting down our forests and the wild life that considers it their natural habitat? So meet the wonderful characters who will journey with The children to discover what we can do to help now and in the future.
Lecture/Demonstration This production is a rocking lecture/demonstration to help inform students what it takes to be a performer. What styles are used in the big musicals, and what training does one need to meet the demands of being a performer in today’s theatre world.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream This Beautiful funky production of Shakespeare’s tale is set to delight, entrance and entertain students who are studying any Shakespeare set work. It will involve the audience and the performers. After the performance there will be a guided dialogue between performers and students arguing and discussing issues of the work. For more information and bookings contact Bev Geldenhuys on 084 651 6306 or go to www.statetheatre.co.za
Johannesburg A visit to the past ....
The Museum is home to the largest collection of money formerly used in South Africa, as well as housing extensive historical records stretching back to the early origins of Johannesburg. As the only banking and money museum in South Africa, it is the custodian, not only of South Africa’s banking history, but also of the economic, political, and social changes that are often so dramatically reflected in these currencies. +27 11 350 6889 www.absa.co.za Situated in the grounds of the South African Institute for Medical Research, the museum houses stimulating exhibits - a pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, dental museum, hospital, optometry, video room, coach house and authentic reconstruction of a African Herbalist Shop. Booking is essential for guided tours. +27 11 432 1482 Priceless musical instruments and scores dripping with rich cultural and historical heritage is preserved in this exclusive museum. +27 11 717 2067 The old potato sheds behind the Market Theatre Complex have been converted into an art centre, focusing on the needs of children and young people. On offer is programmes such as visual arts, craft and design, dance and music, media as well as a children’s parliament. www.artfactories.net/Afrika-Cultural-Centre 11 Albermale Street is the first house which Gandhi moved into in Johannesburg after two years of a bachelor’s existence and sleeping at the back room of his law office. This is the only house in Johannesburg where there is evidence that Gandhi, even if it was for a brief stint then lived as a father to his three sons and a husband to Kastuba, his wife. +27 11 232 1000 www.joburg.org.za Considered one of the best theatres of its times, the Alexander Theatre is said to have never been replicated, has no obstructed views from any of the seats and is currently the only privately owned major theatre in Braamfontein. +27 11 403 6714 www.thealex.co.za
Built in 1892 as a prison to control the influx of the uitlanders (foreigners) by the then President of the Zuid Afrikaans Replublik Paul Kruger. The prison then became a Fort after the failed Jameson Raid of 1896 until 1899 when it became a prison for the second time with inmates like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Joe Slovo, just to name a few. +27 11 381 3100 Gandhi’s contribution to the struggle for liberation and justice has recently been acknowledged by the City of Johannesburg. The site of the city’s first courthouse, formerly named Government Square and later Van der Byl square, it was renamed in Gandhi’s honour in 1999. +27 11 232 2000 www.joburg.org.za The gallery is the biggest gallery in the sub-continent, with a collection larger than that of the South African National Arts Gallery in Cape Town. Some of the pre-eminent artists in the collection is Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissaro, Claude Monet and Edgar Degas. The comprehensive South African collection includes works by Gerald Sekoto, Alexis Preller, Maud Summer, Sydney Khumalo and Ezrom Legae. +27 11 725 3130 South Africa’s foremost receiving house of live entertainment - presenting the very best of world class theatre, sourced both locally and overseas. The theatre expertly balances its recognition as an internationally acclaimed venue for global touring theatre.. +27 11 877 6800 www.joburgtheatre.com The Johannesburg Planetarium has a history starting in the year 1956. Explore the wonders of the Universe, the stars and the planets, with the planetariums Zeiss MKIII star projector. +27 11 717 1392 www.planetarium.co.za One of Gauteng's most recent landmarks, the Nelson Mandela Bridge, was opened on 20 July 2003, as part pf the celebrations for former president Nelson Mandela’s 85th birthday. This magnificent bridge links Braamfontein to Northern Newtown +27 11 887 6800 www.jda.org.za
Built in 1892 as a prison to control the influx of the uitlanders (foreigners) by the then President of the Zuid Afrikaans Replublik Paul Kruger. The prison then became a Fort after the failed Jameson Raid of 1896 Until 1899 when it became a prison for the second time with inmates like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Joe Slovo, just to name a few. +27 11 381 3100 Gandhi’s contribution to the struggle for liberation and justice has recently been acknowledged by the City Of Johannesburg. The site of the city’s first courthouse, formerly named Government Square and later Van der Byl square, it was renamed in Gandhi’s honour in 1999. +27 11 232 2000 www.joburg.org.za The gallery is the biggest gallery in the sub-continent, with a collection larger than that of the South African National Arts Gallery in Cape Town. Some of the pre-eminent artists in the collection is Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissaro, Claude Monet and Edgar Degas. The comprehensive South African collection Includes works by Gerald Sekoto, Alexis Preller, Maud Summer, Sydney Khumalo and Ezrom Legae. +27 11 725 3130 South Africa’s foremost receiving house of live entertainment - presenting the very best of world class Theatre, sourced both locally and overseas. The theatre expertly balances its recognition as an internationally acclaimed venue for global touring theatre.. +27 11 877 6800 www.joburgtheatre.com The Johannesburg Planetarium has a history starting in the year 1956. Explore the wonders of the Universe, the stars and the planets, with the planetariums Zeiss MKIII star projector. +27 11 717 1392 www.planetarium.co.za One of Guateng’s most recent landmarks, the Nelson Mandela Bridge, was opened on 20 July 2003, as part Of the celebrations for former president Nelson Mandela’s 85th birthday. This magnificent bridge links Braamfontein to Northern Newtown +27 11 887 6800 www.jda.org.za
The centre is the largest science discovery centre in Africa with collection of interactive exhibits providing hours of fun for kids and adults of all ages to discover, explore and play with science and technology. From LEGO pits and mini-construction sites to understanding the principles of electromagnetism. In addition to our exhibition hall the centre offers an annual programme of workshops, exhibitions and public talks for schools and the general public. +27 011 639 8400 www.sci-bono.co.za Against the backdrop of the magnificent Witpoortjie Waterfall, this Garden covers almost 300 ha of landscape and natural areas, consisting of mosaic of grassland and savannah, with dense bush in kloofs and Along streams. . +27 11 958 1752 www.sanbi.org/sisulu The Worker’s Library, and Museum is housed in a restored municipal workers’ compound in Newtown. Used until the 1970’s, the compound was renovated with one wing being developed as a museum and the Other house meeting rooms, offices and a library. The buildings are a recognised National Monument. +27 11 832 2477 www.jda.org.za/newtown/projects The Apartheid Museum tells a story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity and oppression. The museum has been conceptualised by a multidisciplinary team of curators, film-makers, historians and designers. +27 11 309 4700 www.apartheidmuseum.org Every conflict South Africa ever took part in is depicted in the Museum. Veterans and reserve soldiers see the South African National Museum of Military History as their headquarters. Today, the museum has a collection of 44 000 items ranging from medals, uniforms, weapons, vehicles and memorials from the World Wars to the Anglo-Boer wars. The museum library boasts with an unique collection of journals, archival materials and historical books. The development of warfare weaponry is also exhibited, such as combat uniforms and medicines. +27 11 646 5513 www.militarymuseum.co.za
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Situated within the beautiful 1,000 hectare Umhloti Nature Reserve, 15 kilometres outside Nelspruit, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) South Africa Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to chimps that have been misplaced from their natural habitats in Africa. Chimp Eden was established in 2006 and is home to 33 chimpanzees. This JGI chimpanzee sanctuary brings the world of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education end eco-tourism. The goal of the chimpanzee sanctuary is to rescue chimpanzees that have survived the bush meat trade, been orphaned, traded in the illegal pet market, or rescued from being traumatised for entertainment in circuses, beach resorts and night clubs.
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Charlie The chimpanzees at Chimp Eden are the lucky ones, living out their lives in a risk free environment and being provided with the necessary attention to recover from the trauma they have experienced. The chimpanzees spend their days in semi-wild enclosures, and show normal social interaction and behavioural patterns as group members. The South African chimpanzee sanctuary is proud to be part of the Jane Good Institute, which is a global leader in the effort to conserve and preserve endangered species and habitats, and in particular chimpanzees.
On your guided tour, each chimpanzee is introduced and their often sad stories are told in an effort to create awareness and educate the guests on the struggles wild chimpanzees face and what we all can do to help save an protect these beautiful creatures for our future generations.
Martha The sanctuary is open to the public 7 days a week. Two chimpanzee families are visited on the 3 daily tours (10:00am, 12:00pm &14:00pm)
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The sanctuary is a non-profit organization and rely greatly on donations from the public and the guests that visit the sanctuary and support us by doing a tour, becoming a chimpanzee guardian or simply buying a unique gift in our curio shop.
What is a chimpanzee’s favourite flower‌? A Chimp-Pansy
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Adult: R185.00 Pensioner: R145.00 Children under 12: R80.00
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