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Cradle of Humankind Tour:Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng Experience

Pretoria, South Africaby Africa Moja Tours & Safaris

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 30 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, French

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Overview

The Cradle of Humanity, located just outside of Johannesburg, is one of South Africa's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This unique site offers tours that provide insights into the origins of humankind in Africa. Visitors can learn firsthand what it means to be human by viewing the numerous fossils found here which explain human evolution. Tour Highlights: - The Dawn of Our Species: View some of the oldest evidence of human ancestors ever discovered. - The Path to Modern Humans: Understand the evolutionary developments that have shaped Homo sapiens through millions of years. - Defining Human Traits: Discover what attributes make humans unique in the animal kingdom. Following the guided tour of the Cradle of Humanity, travelers will have the opportunity to explore the nearby Bathongo Wondercave. Also situated within the World Heritage Site, this cave offers further context about early humanity's emergence in South Africa.

What's included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    The Cradle of Humankind

    2 hours

    The Cradle of Human Kind Museum is where the fossils are located and more information on the existence and discovery of human remains in Africa. We will get to understand why historians believe that a lot of us hail from Africa or we have an African heritage in our Blood.

  2. 2

    Sterkfontein Cave

    2 hours

    Alright, now that we've explored the Cradle of Humankind Visitor Center, it's time to check out the Sterkfontein Caves - one of the world's most significant archeological sites. These caves have been hiding some incredible secrets for millions of years, and we're about to uncover them firsthand. Get ready to step back in time and discover where our ancestors once roamed!

Meeting and pickup

We pick up from all hotels in Johannesburg.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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