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Cradle of Humankind tour with Sterkfontein Caves
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$159.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Visit Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind which was declared A WORLD HERITAGE SITE by UNESCO in 1999, because of its exceptional contribution to our understanding of Humankind History, and development over more than 3 million years.
The Ape-man skull discovered by Robert Broom in 1947 is one of the fossils on display. The skull was later named Mrs. Ples; this skull rocketed Sterkfontein Caves into World prominence. The skull is estimated to be more than 2.3 million years old.
Professor Ron Clarke discovered the little foot; an almost complete hominid skeleton aged about 3.5 million years old.
Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind.
Visitors are welcomed in a A 20 metre tall concrete visitor centre housing the following:
- Homonym exhibition hall with highly informative displays.
- A charming souvenir shop
- A restaurant offering spectacular view of the surrounding and refreshments
The Ape-man skull discovered by Robert Broom in 1947 is one of the fossils on display. The skull was later named Mrs. Ples; this skull rocketed Sterkfontein Caves into World prominence. The skull is estimated to be more than 2.3 million years old.
Professor Ron Clarke discovered the little foot; an almost complete hominid skeleton aged about 3.5 million years old.
Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind.
Visitors are welcomed in a A 20 metre tall concrete visitor centre housing the following:
- Homonym exhibition hall with highly informative displays.
- A charming souvenir shop
- A restaurant offering spectacular view of the surrounding and refreshments
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Cradle of Humankind tour with Sterkfontein Caves
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. You will experience one of the the richest and most productive Polaeo-anthrological sites in the world; the birth place of Humanity, ancestors lived here millions years ago. Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind. We give you some time to browse the curio/gift shop, where you can buy items of personal interest and gifts for your loved ones and to sit for lunch if there is a need. Allocated time include travelling time.
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Cradle of Humankind tour with Sterkfontein Caves
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$159.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!