Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

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’.

Pickup Information

Pick-up will be between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM from any accommodation in Johannesburg or Pretoria.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Entry to Maropeng Visitor Centre.

Guided Sterkfontein Caves tour.

Bottled water.

Expert guide specializing in palaeoanthropology.

Comfortable, air-conditioned transport with pickup and drop-off.

Exclusion

Lunch (guests can buy their own at Maropeng).

Personal expenses (e.g., extra snacks or souvenirs).

Optional activities (if available).

Gratuities for guide or driver.

Travel insurance.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness