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Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
$212.60
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Overview

Johannesburg and Pretoria serve as gateways to The Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich concentration of hominid fossils. This tour offers an opportunity to rediscover your ancestral roots while visiting Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng.

  • 🦴 The Cradle of Humankind covers 53,000 hectares across Gauteng and North West provinces, featuring significant fossil sites like Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, and Kromdraai.
  • 🌍 Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, this region has yielded over 950 hominid fossil specimens trapped in dolomite rock dating back 2.5 billion years.
  • 👣 Stephenson Adventures leads this combination tour, providing insights into the historical significance of these fossil sites.
  • ⚠️ Participants should be aware that certain areas may have restrictions or safety guidelines in place during the tour.

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Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Pickup & drop off in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Fully guided tour
  • Food and beverages
  • Anything not mentioned in the tour package

Meeting point
Sterkfontein Cave
Return details
Sterkfontein Cave

  • Sterkfontein Cave
    The combination of Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng is an ideal tour outside the city if you are keen on learning about the history and origins of humankind from millions of years ago to present. Maropeng is a Setswana word meaning “returning to the place of origin”. It is an archaeological treasure house of Mrs. Ples (the oldest skull in the world aged 2.5million years), Taung Child and “little foot”. Evolution of humankind is shown through fun and interactive displays of scientist discoveries of many hominid and other animal fossils dating back to more than 4 million years ago to the birth of humanity. Visiting this place is like traveling through time to the place of origin and rediscovering your roots.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

    Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    $212.60
    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
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