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Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours

Johannesburg, Pretoria from lukunda shuttle services
  • Duration7 hours
  • Max Travelers12 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryArchaeology Tours, Bus Tours

Overview

*Title: Cradle of Humankind + Sterkfontein Caves Tour – Birthplace of Humanity*

*Description:*
Walk where it all began. The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 40% of the world’s known human-ancestor fossils. 1hr from Pretoria/JHB.

Go 40m underground into Sterkfontein Caves – “the cradle of humankind”. See where Mrs Ples, a 2.1 million year old skull, was discovered. Your guide explains the science + stories in simple terms.

Then visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre: interactive exhibits on evolution, human origins, and what makes us human. Touch a replica skull, see real fossils, and watch the boat ride .

*1. Classic/SEO-friendly*
UNESCO Sterkfontein Caves + Maropeng Visitor Centre. Explore fossils + human origins 1hr from Pretoria/JHB

*2. Punchy/Emotional*
Walk 3 million years underground. Sterkfontein Caves + Birthplace of Humanity tour

*3. Culture-focused*
From fossils to us: UNESCO Cradle of Humankind tour with caves + interactive museum

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What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

  • Original fossil display and a boat ride on an underground lake in maropeng.nIt is the world's richest early hominid sites

  • *Maropeng - Cradle of Humankind* nUNESCO site 50km from Joburg. Take an underground boat ride, explore interactive exhibits on human origins & fossils, and tour Sterkfontein Caves where u201cMrs. Plesu201d was found. Learn where humanity began 3 million years ago. 2-4hrs. Great for families

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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