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Cradle of Humankind tour: Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Centre
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$230.13
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Sterkfontein Caves, nestled within the Cradle of Humankind, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a remarkable glimpse into our ancestral past. This extraordinary destination, rich in history and fossils, invites you to uncover the secrets of human evolution over the last 3 million years.
- 🏷️ Cradle of Humankind Tour: This package includes a comprehensive guided tour of both Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Centre, providing a full day of discovery.
- 🚐 Pickup included: Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from designated locations.
- 👨🏫 A knowledgeable English-speaking guide will lead you through the fascinating history and significance of the sites.
- 🔦 Explore the depths of Sterkfontein Caves, descending 197 feet (60 meters) below ground to witness the remarkable fossils, including the famous Mrs Ples and Little Foot.
- 🗿 Discover over 1,000 hominid fossils and learn about the tools our ancestors used throughout history.
- 🏛️ At the Maropeng Visitor Centre, experience the unique Tumulus building, designed to reflect the caves where these ancient fossils were found.
- 🚣 Enjoy an interactive boat ride that illustrates the evolution of humanity in the Cradle of Humankind.
- 🦴 Get up close to authentic fossils and stone tools that date back over a million years, reinforcing the significance of this world heritage site.
- 🎧 Helmets are provided for your safety and comfort during the tour.
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Cradle of Humankind tour: Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Centre
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Helmet
- Pick up and drop off in an air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance and guided tour
- Items of personal interest at the shops
- Optional
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Sterkfontein CaveA guided tour of the Caves which descend 60 meters below the ground will leave you with memorable and informative experience. You also go on a journey of the types of tools/equipments humans have been using from olden days. You learn about fossils on display including the famous fossils:Mrs Ples and Little foot. About 1000 hominid fossils have been discovered at Sterkfontein Caves. We give you an opportunity to discover one of the richest and most productive Polaeo-anthrological sites in the world; the birth place of Humanity, ancestors lived here million years ago. Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind. Allocated time include travelling time.
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Maropeng Visitor CentreExplore the unique Tumulus building exhibition, structured to represent the Caves, where fossils of Proto humans and stone tools they used were discovered. You are taken through the interactive exhibitions and ride the boat illustrating the evolution in the Cradle of humankind. View the authentic fossils and stone tools dating back, one million years ago,up and close, for evidence that the Cradle of Humankind, world heritage site is truly where the modern man race comes from. You do the boat ride depicting elements of nature
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Cradle of Humankind tour: Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Centre
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$230.13
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!