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Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
- Duration7 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Adventure Tours
Overview
The Cradle of Humankind was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 because of the area’s exceptional contribution to our understanding of the history of humanity, over 3-million years. All together, there are 15 major fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind, of which Sterkfontein Caves is the most famous.
The fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” were both discovered at the Sterkfontein Caves, as well as thousands more fossils of hominids, which are human ancestors, as well those of plants and animals.
More hominid fossils have been found in the Cradle of Humankind than anywhere else on Earth.
During this tour you will have access to the exhibits and get the full pictures of remarkable fossil findings.
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What's included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
A bottle of water
Itinerary
You will never forget your visit to the Cradle of Humankind and its two visitor center u2013 the main one packed with exciting, interactive exhibits at Maropeng Museum, and a smaller one which is the gateway to the fascinating Sterkfontein Caves and their secrets about nnThe Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years.nnOn arrival, you will see a massive burial mound called the Tumulus, which is your entrance to learning the secrets of our ancestry.nnAdventure: Tour 2500mu00b2 of exhibits with an underground boat ride.nnAward winning: Winner of the 2008 Tourist Attraction category at the South African Tourism Welcome Awards and many othersnnThe pick-up time for the tour will be 9:30am from the tourist hotel, 1hr :30mins drive from your hotel in Johannesburg.nnPLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STERKFONTEIN CAVES OPEN FROM TEUSDAY TO SUNDAY EVERY WEEKS
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
casual dress code
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.