Cradle of Humankind Caves Half Day Tour

Once you complete the cave hike, take a breather and reflect or strike a pose here.

Cradle of Humankind Caves Half Day Tour

By Explore Joburg

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
5h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

A perfect way to spend half a day out in the caves if you have an interest in learning the history of humanity's origins.

We are a team that creates memorable experiences for every group we host. Our start times (airport or hotel pickup time) are flexible based on your travel schedule & the site closing times.

We use luxury air-conditioned saloons and minivans based on group/family size.

Live commentary on the way to and from about the city of Johannesburg is provided so feel free to ask questions on any topic from politics to restaurant recommendations.

Should you wish to be dropped off at a different hotel, apartment or mall, this may be arranged so please enquire before the day of the trip.

Activity location

- Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Cradle of Humankind Caves Half Day Tour in English

5h
Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-1:00 pm
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

NZ$222.86 x 1 AdultNZ$222.86

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Safety helmet head gear & hand sanitiser is provided on arrival at the Caves.
No meals are provided on this half day tour. Resturaunts at both sites are available and have a menu with light meals and salads & all major bank cards are accepted at the rest

Know before you book

Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sterkfontein Cave

1h
Admission ticket included

Part 1 of the tour starts at The Sterkfontein Caves which are world-famous for their fossil finds and are a popular visitor destination. After an extensive facelift in 2005, the Sterkfontein Caves site offers easy access to the caves with modern walkways and a boardwalk past the excavation site where globally acclaimed fossils have been discovered. The most notable discoveries in the caves, including the world-famous fossils of Mrs Ples and Little Foot, the latter being an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than three million years. A guided walk through the caves under 50 minutes will definitely showcase scientific proof of research on humanity and our origins. This walk will NOT be suitable for individuals who struggle to walk, have breathing problems or claustrophobic.

Maropeng Visitor Centre

1h
Admission ticket included

Part 2 of the tour is a 50-minute (easy) walk through The Maropeng Welcome Centre. A narrative depicting the journey through time, starting with the formation of the planet and moving through the evolutionary processes that culminated in the world as we know it today. An incredible opportunity to see fossils, learn about how humankind was born, view stone tools that are up to one million years old.

Location

Activity location

- Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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