Sterkfontain Caves and Maropeng Museum Half-Day Tour

Pretoria, South Africa
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Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
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Overview

Step back millions of years into the story of human evolution with this full-day guided tour of the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside Johannesburg. Explore the Sterkfontein Caves, where some of the world’s most important hominid fossils were discovered, including the famous "Mrs. Ples" and "Little Foot." Then, visit the award-winning Maropeng Visitor Centre, an interactive journey through the history of Earth, life, and early human ancestors.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Maropeng Visitor Centre
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Maropeng is a SeTswana word that means "Returning to a place of origin" this exhibition takes you on a journey from the formation of the planet to the evolution of Humankind over the past few million years.
  2. Sterkfontein Cave
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Start with a guided underground tour of the famous Sterkfontein Caves, where you'll walk through twisting passageways and ancient chambers. Learn about the discovery of early hominid fossils over 3 million years old, the geology of the area, and the scientific significance of the finds made here. The cave tour includes a short walk and steep stairs, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
  3. Johannesburg
    1h
    It takes about 1 hour to drive to get to the caves

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Sandton

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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