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Cradle of humankind and Maropeng halfday guided tour
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.Our tours are run by well informed and experience guides with vast of knowledge of south African and African history. . Safe and reliable . Knowledgeable guides .informative . Caring and welcoming
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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About
.Our tours are run by well informed and experience guides with vast of knowledge of south African and African history. . Safe and reliable . Knowledgeable guides .informative . Caring and welcoming
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
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Sterkfontein Cave
Sterkfontein Caves
Early Discoveries: The caves' scientific importance was recognized in the late 19th century when miners uncovered fossils. Systematic excavations began in the 1930s.Key Fossil Finds:
"Mrs. Ples," a nearly complete Australopithecus africanus skull, was discovered in 1947 by Dr. Robert Broom.
"Little Foot," a nearly complete Australopithecus skeleton, was found in the 1990s by Ronald J. Clarke.
Ongoing Significance: Sterkfontein is one of the richest sites for early hominin fossils, providing crucial evidence for understanding human evolution.
Management: The University of the Witwatersrand has been instrumental in managing and conducting research at the Sterkfontein Caves since 1966.
Recent Developments: The caves were closed in 2022 due to flooding and reopened to the public on April 15, 2025.
Maropeng
Purpose: Maropeng, meaning "returning to the place of origin" in Setswana, is the official visitor center for the Cradle of Humankind.
