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Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves Tour
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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 sa...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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.
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.
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 “Mrs. Ples,” 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 life’s 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.
5 hours
Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves Tour
(27) Reviews
About
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 sa...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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.
Lunch (guests can buy their own at Maropeng).
Personal expenses (e.g., extra snacks or souvenirs).
