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Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour

Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$125.58
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg features one of the world's most significant archaeological sites and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This guided tour offers an immersive experience into the history of human evolution and the remarkable discoveries made in this area.

  • 🚌 Pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg to kickstart your adventure.
  • 📚 Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the Cradle of Humankind and the day's itinerary from your knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
  • ⛰️ Take a scenic one-hour drive to the Cradle area, soaking in the beautiful landscapes along the way.
  • 🕳️ Explore the Sterkfontein Caves, renowned as the 'anthropological treasure house of the world' and a site of ongoing paleontological research.
  • 🏛️ Visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre, designed to look like an ancient burial mound, featuring exhibitions on fossil formation and human evolution.
  • 🚤 Experience a magical underground boat ride that transports you through an artificial cave leading to the museum.
  • 🍽️ Savor a delicious buffet lunch at the Tumulus restaurant, offering stunning views of the Cradle area.
  • 🚙 Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for private transportation throughout the tour.
  • 💧 Complimentary bottled water to keep you refreshed during your journey.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible transportation options and facilities to ensure everyone can enjoy the tour.

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Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Personal Purchases

  • Johannesburg
    Pick up at your hotel. A general introduction and overview of the area and the guide will brief you about the program of the day. As you arrive, enjoy a scenic view of the Cradle area situated about 1 hour drive from the city of Johannesburg.
  • Sterkfontein Cave
    Explore the Sterkfontein Caves on an educational Guided tour of the underground cave. The Sterkfontein Caves located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind is described as the ‘anthropological treasure house of the world. It is the World's oldest and continuous paleontological diggings, having been worked on for more than 60 and holds about one-third of the World's ever-discovered hominid fossils.
  • Maropeng Visitor Centre
    After about 10 10-minute drive to Maropeng, We arrive at the Visitors Centre where you will be highlighted by a Guide then proceed on a magical boat road through an artificial underground cave that leads you to a Museum. The Tumulus at Maropeng is the main visitor and interpretation center for the Cradle. It is designed to resemble a grass-covered ancient burial mound from the outside. The museum comprises of exhibitions on the formation of fossils and the evolution of Humankind. The tour is both educational and great fun with interactive displays and magical underground boat cruises. After a 10 minutes drive we visit Maropeng Visitors Centre where you will be highlighted by a Guide then proceed on a magical boat road through an artificial underground cave that leads you to a Museum. We will enjoy a mouth-watering Buffet Lunch at Maropeng, the Tumulus restaurant that offers the best views of the Cradle area.
  • Johannesburg
    After this wonderful and fascinating experience, the guide will drive you back to Johannesburg or Pretoria where you will be dropped back at your hotel or starting point

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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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    Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour

    Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
    $125.58
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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