A perfect way to spend half a day out in the caves if you have an interest in learning the history of humanity's origins.
We are a team that creates memorable experiences for every group we host. Our start times (airport or hotel pickup time) are flexible based on your travel schedule & the site closing times.
We use luxury air-conditioned sedans and minivans based on group/family size.
Live commentary on the way to and from about the city of Johannesburg is provided so feel free to ask questions on any topic from politics to restaurant recommendations.
Should you wish to be dropped off at a different hotel, apartment or mall, this may be arranged so please inquire before the day of th...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Safety helmet head gear & hand sanitizer is provided on arrival at the Caves.
Air-conditioned vehicle
No meals are provided on this half day tour. Resturaunts at both sites are available and have a menu with light meals and salads & all major bank cards are accepted at the rest
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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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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A perfect way to spend half a day out in the caves if you have an interest in learning the history of humanity's origins.
We are a team that creates memorable experiences for every group we host. Our start times (airport or hotel pickup time) are flexible based on your travel schedule & the site closing times.
We use luxury air-conditioned sedans and minivans based on group/family size.
Live commentary on the way to and from about the city of Johannesburg is provided so feel free to ask questions on any topic from politics to restaurant recommendations.
Should you wish to be dropped off at a different hotel, apartment or mall, this may be arranged so please inquire before the day of th...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Safety helmet head gear & hand sanitizer is provided on arrival at the Caves.
Air-conditioned vehicle
No meals are provided on this half day tour. Resturaunts at both sites are available and have a menu with light meals and salads & all major bank cards are accepted at the rest
Part 1 of the tour starts at The Sterkfontein Caves which are world-famous for their fossil finds and are a popular visitor destination.
After an extensive facelift in 2005, the Sterkfontein Caves site offers easy access to the caves with modern walkways and a boardwalk past the excavation site where globally acclaimed fossils have been discovered.
The most notable discoveries in the caves, including the world-famous fossils of Mrs Ples and Little Foot, the latter being an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than three million years.
A guided walk through the caves under 50 minutes will definitely showcase scientific proof of research on humanity and our origins.
This walk will NOT be suitable for individuals who struggle to walk, have breathing problems or claustrophobic.
1 hour
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Maropeng Visitor Centre
Part 2 of the tour is a 50-minute (easy) walk through The Maropeng Welcome Centre.
A narrative depicting the journey through time, starting with the formation of the planet and moving through the evolutionary processes that culminated in the world as we know it today.
An incredible opportunity to see fossils, learn about how humankind was born, view stone tools that are up to one million years old.
