More about Cradle Of Humankind Tour

The Cradle of Humankind was declared a World Heritage site in 1999 because of the area’s exceptional contribution to our understanding of the history of humanity, over more that 3- million years. Altogether, there are 15 major fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind, of which Sterkfontein Caves is the most famous.

Tour 2500m² of exhibits with an underground boat ride, intriguing: See fossils, learn about how humankind was born, view stone tools up to 1-million years old, and much more.

The tours at the Sterkfontein Caves, which start above ground and then take visitors deep into the caves, see where the fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” have been discovered.

Itinerary

• Pick up from any Lodge/Hotel of choice in Gauteng • Depart for Cradle of humankind tour • We make our first stop at Maropeng. • A site guide welcomes you and takes you on a tour for Maropeng. • After Maropeng we then depart for Sterkfontein Caves. • On our arrival at Sterkfontein Caves a site guide welcomes you and takes you on a tour. • Entrance fees included. • Lunch at Sterkfontein Caves restaurant. • Meals not included.