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Full-Day Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$390.70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg features an area rich in fossil remains of early ancestors. This private tour offers an in-depth look at the geological wonders and historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 🚐 Private tour with just you and your guide ensures personalized attention throughout the journey.
- 🦴 Visit the Origins Centre at the University of the Witwatersrand to learn about groundbreaking discoveries in paleoanthropology.
- 🌄 Explore the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its remarkable fossil-bearing caves.
- 🏞️ Tour the Sterkfontein Caves, the most significant site for early hominid fossils in the world (note: some physical challenges may arise).
- 🌟 Discover the Maropeng Visitor Centre, featuring interactive displays that engage all ages and showcase the evolution of mankind.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a light lunch during your visit, with options available at the Maropeng restaurant.
- 💧 Bottled water provided to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
- 🚗 Comfortable private transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free experience.
- 🎁 Souvenirs and curios available for purchase to commemorate your visit.
- 🍷 Alcoholic drinks available for purchase, allowing you to unwind after a day of exploration.
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Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng
Sterkfontein underground tour and interpretive centre & Maropeng
Light Lunch
Cradle of Humankind
Minibus : Sedan Car
Pickup included
Sterkfontein underground tour and interpretive centre & Maropeng
Light Lunch
Cradle of Humankind
Minibus : Sedan Car
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Souvenirs and Curios
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
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The Cradle of HumankindTo the west of Johannesburg where the Highveld starts its descent to the "Bushveld" from the gold bearing ridge of the Witwatersrand lies an area of undulating hills referred to as the Cradle of Humankind. It gains its name from the huge amounts of fossil remains of early man and our more apelike ancestors discovered here in the dolomite caves just beneath its surface. The unusual geology of the region has made it one of the richest fossil bearing regions in the world not just of early apemen but many other extinct creatures.
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Sterkfontein CaveThe Sterkfontein Caves are the Cradle of Humankinds most authentic location as it is here wher the greatest number of hominid and early our ape relatives fossils have been discovered. Please think carefully about taking the tour down in to the caves as if you have mobility issues or suffer from severe claustrophobia. The walkways can be wet and slippery and bending double and some body twisting to get through some spaces along the way may be required ( more so if you are of large or tall stature). But be brave if you can it is really worth it!
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Maropeng Visitor CentreTo attract more visitors to the area another site has been created at Maropeng to the north. At Maropeng inside a great hollow mound is a presentation on the history and prehistory of our species. It is very popular with the busloads of school children that visit the area. But the interactive displays fascinate both old and young. And to add to it's attraction the latest fossil discoveries of what purported to be a new species of early ancestor of mankind called Homo Naledi are on display. From the top of the mound are wonderful views of the countryside as far as the Magaliesberg Mountains. There is a restaurant for light meals, curio shop and footpaths have been laid to explore the "highveld" grasslands surrounding the venue.
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Full-Day Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$390.70
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!