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Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves Tour
- Duration5 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchaeology Tours, Bus Tours
Overview
The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” in Setswana, the main indigenous language in this area of South Africa. Our ancestors have lived in this area for more than 3-million years.
The Sterkfontein Caves – about 50km from Johannesburg – is the site of some of the most important discoveries concerning the evolution of man and have been declared a World Heritage Site. If it’s true that Africa is the cradle of all mankind, and most palaeontologists believe this to be so, then Sterkfontein Caves is surely one of the continent’s sacred sites. The Sterkfontein Caves have been described as the ‘anthropological treasure-house of the world’.
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What's included
Entry to Maropeng Visitor Centre.
Guided Sterkfontein Caves tour.
Bottled water.
Expert guide specializing in palaeoanthropology.
Comfortable, air-conditioned transport with pickup and drop-off.
What's Not included
Lunch (guests can buy their own at Maropeng).
Personal expenses (e.g., extra snacks or souvenirs).
Optional activities (if available).
Gratuities for guide or driver.
Travel insurance.
Itinerary
Start your day with a 45-minute scenic drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO site. At 10:00 AM, explore the Sterkfontein Caves, home to fossils like u201cMrs. Ples,u201d with an expert guide. Enjoy exclusive cave access and stunning stalactites. At 12:00 PM, relax with a local snack near the caves. By 12:30 PM, visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre for interactive exhibits and an underground boat ride tracing lifeu2019s origins. Optional fossil-hunting demo available. At 2:30 PM, savor a South African lunch with Magaliesberg views. Browse the gift shop at 3:30 PM for unique souvenirs. Return by 5:00-6:00 PM with a keepsake, filled with awe.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.