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A large, circular building with a green hill in the background. There are people walking in front of the building. 1
A bench with a skull emblem and signs for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. 2
A group of dancers in traditional attire performing on a stage. 3
A colorful entrance with 'SIXANAMUKELA' and 'LESEEDI' signs, welcoming visitors. 4
A sign for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site with a depiction of human evolution. 5
By Virgio Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is RM 605 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore the Cradle of Human Kind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Learn about where the human race started and see fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.
    NB! Caves are open after 3 years long closure.

Activity location

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick up and drop off (Round Transportation)
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Exclusions
    Gratitudes
  • Exclusions
    Soviniar

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Cradle of Humankind

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
You depart from your hotel in Johannesburg and drive through the suburbs of Johannesburg north on your way to the Cradle of human kind. Your tour guide will keep you updated on where you are at the particular point thus making the tour even more enjoyable. The Cradle of Human Kind is about 47,000 hectares and is located about 50 kilometers from Johannesburg. It is one of the 8 Places in South Africa listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Whilst on this tour, you will visit Sterkfontein Caves where the 2.3 million year old fossil Australopithecus africanus was unearthed in 1947. The Maropeng Visitor center is a world class exhibition that was opened in 2005 and focuses on the development of hominins. Disclaimer: caves are currently closed. The caves are quite interesting with a lot of turning areas and therefore are not suitable for people with back problems.

Maropeng Visitor Centre

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
You will have a tour in this place

Location

Activity location

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    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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