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Cradle of Humankind/sterkfontein caves & Apartheid Museum Tour
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Experience: This isn't just a visit; it's an immersive, chronological journey through apartheid. Your entry card assigns a racial classification, setting the tone.
Key Focus: Follow the literal and metaphorical Long Walk to Freedom exhibit path. Understand the brutality of the system, resistance movements, pivotal figures (Mandela, Sisulu, Biko), and the arduous transition to democracy.
Impact: Prepare for powerful multimedia, personal testimonies, artifacts (like Mandela's prison cell replica), and confronting displays on segregation laws, violence, and resilience. It's essential context for modern South Africa.
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Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Apartheid museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Cradle of Humankind/sterkfontein caves & Apartheid Museum Tour
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Apartheid Museum: Take a Long Walk to Freedom
Experience: This isn't just a visit; it's an immersive, chronological journey through apartheid. Your entry card assigns a racial classification, setting the tone.
Key Focus: Follow the literal and metaphorical Long Walk to Freedom exhibit path. Understand the brutality of the system, resistance movements, pivotal figures (Mandela, Sisulu, Biko), and the arduous transition to democracy.
Impact: Prepare for powerful multimedia, personal testimonies, artifacts (like Mandela's prison cell replica), and confronting displays on segregation laws, violence, and resilience. It's essential context for modern South Africa.
Cradle of Humankind (Sterkfontein Caves):
World Heritage Site: Explore the caves where some of the world's most significant hominid fossils were discovered (like "Mrs. Ples" and "Little Foot").
Human Evolution: Your expert guide will bring the story of our ancestors to life – how they lived, evolved, and migrated.
Geology: Learn about the unique dolomitic limestone rock formations, how the caves formed over millions of years, and why they became such perfect fossil traps.
Experience: Descend into the caves (be prepared for some narrow passages and stairs!), see excavation sites, and visit the on-site exhibition centre.
Apartheid Museum:
The Long Walk to Freedom: This isn't just a phrase; it's the core narrative of the museum. The exhibits chronologically guide you through the rise, brutal reality, and eventual fall of apartheid.
*We start our tour at 7:30 we then visit Sterkfontein caves-2 hours guided tour 9:00-11:00
*Maropeng museum 11:30-13:00
Lunch-45 min
Apartheid museum-2 hours
