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Once you complete the cave hike, take a breather and reflect or strike a pose here.
Cradle of Humankind Caves Half Day Tour
Cradle of Humankind Caves Half Day Tour
Cradle of Humankind Caves Half Day Tour
The viewing points have magnificent rolling hills and crisp air to take in while you take a break from the hike.

Cradle of Humankind Caves Half Day Tour

By Explore Joburg
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$201 per adult
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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
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • Opening hours: Thu 8:00 am-1:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$200.75 x 1 AdultAU$200.75
Total
Price is AU$200.75

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedSafety helmet head gear & hand sanitiser is provided on arrival at the Caves.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo 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

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    • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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