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Cradle of Humankind

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The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” in Setswana, the main indigenous language in this area of South Africa. Our ancestors have lived in this area for more than 3-million years. The Sterkfontein Caves – about 50km from Johannesburg – is the site of some of the most important discoveries concerning the evolution of man and have been declared a World Heritage Site. If it’s true that Africa is the cradle of all mankind, and most palaeontologists believe this to be so, then Sterkfontein Caves is surely one of the continent’s sacred sites. The Sterkfontein Caves have been described as the ‘anthropological treasure-house of the world’.
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Free Onboard Uncapped WiFi
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • All activities
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Traveler pickup is offered

8:30am to 9:00am: Tambo Airport and hotels 
9:00am to 9:15am: Sandton hotels
9:15am to 9:30am: Fourways hotels

Traveler pickup
  • Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Maropeng Visitor Centre, South Africa
    The Maropeng Visitors Centre in the Cradle of Humankind and the Sterkfontein Caves is an incredible tourist destination packed with fascinating, world-class interactive exhibits that reveal secrets of our past. The Cradle of Humankind was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for its weighty contribution to our understanding of humanity. There are 15 major fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind with Sterkfontein Caves being the most famous attraction to visit. Sterkfontein Caves is the home of Mrs Ples and Little Foot; fossils of the earliest human ancestors known to man. In addition, there are thousands of fossils of hominids, plants and animals. More hominid fossils are found in the Cradle of Humankind than anywhere else in the world.
    300 minutes
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
aneesaspatwary
07 Oct 2022
The caves were very cool and informative. Museum I could’ve done without. The museum was better geared towards children than adults. Andrew our guide was very nice
aaypan
21 Sep 2022
We had a great experience with MoAfrika Tours. We were picked up in time, the ride was comfortable, and we were given enough time to explore the caves. We would consider them for our future trips to South Africa.
R8695MNheikeb
15 Sep 2022
We really enjoyed this half day tour. Our driver didn't really know where we were going so we only arrived at the caves a few minutes before the tour started and didn't really have time to look at the fabulous displays. The actual tour was great though, really informative and interesting. The museum at Maropeng had some great exhibits. We particularly enjoyed the boat ride at the start.
This tour in Johannesburg is organized by MoAfrika Tours

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