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Cradle of Human Kind and Sterkfontein Caves Tour

By Roam Afrika Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is $86 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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, expert guide, and entrance fees.
-Limited slots available—book now on Viator to secure your spot!

Activity location

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Cradle of Human Kind and Sterkfontein Caves Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$86.31 x 1 Adult$86.31
Total
Price is $86.31
Until Thu, Nov 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional and registered tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Purchases

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sterkfontein Cave
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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” .
Maropeng Visitor Centre
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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 .

Location

Activity location

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    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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