Discover Where It All Began – Book Your Journey into Human Origins Today! Join us for a fascinating full-day experience at the Cradle of Humankind, where science meets storytelling. Explore the world-famous Sterkfontein Caves, home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever discovered—including Mrs Ples and Little Foot. Then, enjoy a thought-provoking visit to the Maropeng Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits and a time-travel boat ride bring our evolutionary journey to life.
Perfect for families, history lovers, and curious minds, this tour offers unforgettable insights into our shared human past—set against the scenic backdrop of Gauteng’s ancient landscapes.
-Includes transport, e...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Professional and registered tour guide
Personal Purchases
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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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Discover Where It All Began – Book Your Journey into Human Origins Today! Join us for a fascinating full-day experience at the Cradle of Humankind, where science meets storytelling. Explore the world-famous Sterkfontein Caves, home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever discovered—including Mrs Ples and Little Foot. Then, enjoy a thought-provoking visit to the Maropeng Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits and a time-travel boat ride bring our evolutionary journey to life.
Perfect for families, history lovers, and curious minds, this tour offers unforgettable insights into our shared human past—set against the scenic backdrop of Gauteng’s ancient landscapes.
-Includes transport, e...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Professional and registered tour guide
Personal Purchases
Items | Cradle of Human Kind and Sterkfontein Caves Tour
Itinerary
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Sterkfontein Cave
Discover the Sterkfontein Caves, a UNESCO-designated site in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, just 40 km northwest of Johannesburg in Gauteng . Explore the limestone caverns that have unveiled some of humanity’s earliest ancestors, including the famed “Mrs Ples” and the nearly complete skeleton of “Little Foot” .
2 hours
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Maropeng Visitor Centre
A World Heritage Centre of Global Significance
Maropeng is the official gateway to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO site since 1999 and one of the planet’s richest fossil landscapes—home to over a thousand hominid fossils, including world-changing finds like Australopithecus africanus and Homo naledi .
