Pretoria

Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves trip from Johannesburg

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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.

Itinerary

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Visit the Maropeng (meaning u201creturning to the place of originu201d ) 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.

2 hours Admission included
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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, u201cLittle Footu201d, a 4.17 million-year-old almost complete ape-man skeleton that was discovered in the same caves

1 hour Admission included

What's included

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

What's not included

Lunch

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund 1+ days before departure
0% refund Within 1 days of departure

Good to know

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 humankindu2019s deep African origins.
Min 2 adults are required