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Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

4.9/5 Johannesburg from Stephenson Adventures
  • Duration4 hours
  • Max Travelers30 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAncient Ruins, Art Galleries

Overview

Escape the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg and Pretoria to explore one of the world’s richest concentration of hominid fossils with a tour of The Cradle of Humankind.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the region of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans and Kromdraai, the fossil sites cover an area 53,000 hectares, split across the border of Gauteng and North West provinces. Trapped in a bed of dolomite rock that was deposited 2.5 billion years ago, over 950 hominid fossil specimens have been discovered to date.

Rediscover your ancestral roots with Stephenson Adventures on this combination tour of Sterkfontein Caves and award-winning Maropeng.

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What's included

  • Fully guided tour

  • WiFi on board

  • Bottled water

  • Entrance fee

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Pickup & drop off in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas

What's Not included

  • Anything not mentioned in the tour package

  • Food and beverages

Itinerary

  • The combination of Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng is an ideal tour outside the city if you are keen on learning about the history and origins of humankind from millions of years ago to present.nnMaropeng is a Setswana word meaning u201creturning to the place of originu201d. It is an archaeological treasure house of Mrs. Ples (the oldest skull in the world aged 2.5million years), Taung Child and u201clittle footu201d.nnEvolution of humankind is shown through fun and interactive displays of scientist discoveries of many hominid and other animal fossils dating back to more than 4 million years ago to the birth of humanity. Visiting this place is like traveling through time to the place of origin and rediscovering your roots.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Reviews

4.9/5 43 reviews
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