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Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves trip from Johannesburg

Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
$415.94
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Overview

Experience the birthplace of life, first-hand. The Cradle of Humankind is one of eight world heritage sites in South Africa boasting 13 excavation sites that’s recognised worldwide. The first Hominid Fossil was discovered in 1924. Visit the Maropeng (meaning “returning to the place of origin”) Museum. Discover some of the animal species that became extinct in the last century and see how humans are busy destroying the earth in real-time. Our tour continues to the Sterkfontein Caves, one of the richest and most productive Palaeo-anthropological sites in the world that forms part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves trip from Johannesburg
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Malapa Museum experience (alternative when Sterkfontein Caves is closed)
  • Entrance into Sterkfontein Caves
  • Entrance into maropeng, cradle of humakind
  • Lunch

  • Maropeng Visitor Centre
    Visit the Maropeng (meaning “returning to the place of origin” ) Museum and witness how we evolved into the people we are today, discover some of the animal species that became extinct in the last century and see how humans are busy destroying the earth in real-time.
  • Sterkfontein Cave
    One of the richest and most productive Palaeo-anthropological sites in the world that forms part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Amongst the most remarkable findings to have been made by numerous world famous scientists within the Cradle of Humankind is the famous Mrs. Ples, the first complete Australopithecus skull to be discovered and more recently, “Little Foot”, a 4.17 million-year-old almost complete ape-man skeleton that was discovered in the same caves

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Should the Sterkfontein Caves be closed, the alternative stop is The Malapa Museum - This unforgettable experience takes visitors on a journey into the past, exploring some of the most important discoveries that have made this region famous for helping us understand humankind’s deep African origins.
  • Min 2 adults are required
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves trip from Johannesburg

    Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
    $415.94
    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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