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Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours

Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours

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Title: Cradle of Humankind + Sterkfontein Caves Tour – Birthplace of Humanity


Description:
Walk where it all began. The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 40% of the world’s known human-ancestor fossils. 1hr from Pretoria/JHB.


Go 40m underground into Sterkfontein Caves - “the cradle of humankind”. See where Mrs Ples, a 2.1 million year old skull, was discovered. Your guide explains the science + stories in simple terms.


Then visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre: interactive exhibits on evolution, human origins, and what makes us human. Touch a replica skull, see real fossils, and watch the boat ride .


1. Classic/SEO-friendly
UNESCO Sterkfontein Caves + Maropeng Visitor Centre. Explore fossils + human origins 1hr from Pretoria/JHB


2. Punchy/Emotional
Walk 3 million years underground. Sterkfontein Caves + Birthplace of Humanity tour


3. Culture-focused
From fossils to us: UNESCO Cradle of Humankind tour with caves + interactive museum

Itinerary

  • Sterkfontein Cave

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Original fossil display and a boat ride on an underground lake in maropeng. It is the world's richest early hominid sites
  • Maropeng Visitor Centre

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    *Maropeng - Cradle of Humankind* UNESCO site 50km from Joburg. Take an underground boat ride, explore interactive exhibits on human origins & fossils, and tour Sterkfontein Caves where “Mrs. Ples” was found. Learn where humanity began 3 million years ago. 2-4hrs. Great for families

What's included

INCLUDED

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Location

Provider

lukunda shuttle services

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