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Overview
Exploring the Sterkfontein Caves and understanding the rich prehistoric and historical context they offer is an incredible experience that intertwines natural history with the socio-political journey of South Africa, particularly focusing on Soweto during and after Apartheid.
What's included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
The Cradle of Humankind
7h · Admission ticket included
Your exploration of humanity's journey encompasses our biological origins, cultural evolution, geological foundations, and struggles for freedom.
08:30: Depart hotel (1hr drive to Sterkfontein).
10:00–12:00 Sterkfontein Caves Tour:
Fossils: See replicas of "Mrs. Ples" (2.1M-year-old Australopithecus skull) and "Little Foot" (3.7M-year-old skeleton).
Afternoon: Soweto (13:00–16:00)
*40-min drive from Sterkfontein
Soweto Class Contrasts
Upper: Beverly Hills (gated mansions).
Middle: Orlando East (brick homes, small businesses).
Lower: Kliptown (tin shacks, no electricity).
Hostels & Baragwanath Hospital
Orlando Towers
Vilakazi Street
Mandela & Tutu house
Lunch Break at local restaurant
Hector Pieterson Memorial sites
Powerful exhibits on the 1976 student uprising. Site of Sam Nzima’s iconic photo.
Soccer City Stadium
Drive-by view of the "Calabash" (2010 FIFA World Cup final venue).
Informal Settlement Walk (Optional Walk 15-20 mins):
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Guest will be picked up at any hotel or address, guest can wait at hotel lobby our guide will meet the guest 15 minutes before the tour starts. Our guides wear uniform, and our vehicles are branded with our company logo
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
