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The Cradle of Humankind tour, Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng

By Hominids Tours & Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,528 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

if you have interest in Paleontology and Archaeology this will be the filled day for your as we will be following in the footsteps of “Father of Evolution” Charles Darwin.

We discuss the Evolution, Six Extinction to the Evolution of Humankind, from Australopithecus Africanus down to the Origin of Homo Sapiens

Once you are a Nature and outdoors lover, will give you the utmost best and make good memories with while experience.

we pride ourselves on nature conservation and focus on educating our clients more about our Flora and Fauna and history not forgetting our Culture and Heritage.

Activity location

  • Sandton Mall
    • 106 Johan Avenue
    • 2196, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
    • Hendrik Verwoerd Drive South
    • 0046, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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The Cradle of Humankind tour, Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 6,527.91 x 2 AdultsP 13,055.82
Total
Price is P 13,055.82
Until Mon, Mar 16
Solo traveller
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

For solo traveller
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 10,056.51 x 1 AdultP 10,056.51
Total
Price is P 10,056.51
Until Mon, Mar 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    In-person guide is also the driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Sterkfontein Cave

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Sterkfotein Caves is situated on the borders of the Cradle of Humankind, which is one of the World's Heritage Sites in South Africa. In 1949 R. Broom discovered the Skulp of "Mrs. Ples" Plesiathorous Transvalensis, which belongs to the family of the Australopithecus Africanus (WildApes of Africa). This simply means that The Hominids roamed the land around 3 Million years ago, but because of Natural Catastrophic events, the Sps had to undergo some serious changes. Evolution took its cause and Homo Robust, H. Erectus, H. Habilis and Homo Sapiens (The class that humans belong to) came to life. with all this happening Pangea broke into Gondwana and Laurasia, and the species had to adapt to different worlds. Because this is all Hypotheyicaly speaking, we are still in search of the missing link, so come and explore the Cradle and see if you might be a discoverer

Lanseria (Pass by)

One of two international airports situated in Gauteng Province

Maropeng Visitor Centre

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Maropeng is a Setswana word for Home, the Place of our Origin. In English, when one says there is no place like home, Batswana would say Maropeng go a boela. This exhibition center has incredible information about Mrs Ples and human existence. experience the lifestyle of the Hominids. Tumulus, Representing the Caves that Hominids lived in and stealing natural caused fire into the caves to warm themselves during winter months Elements of the natural causes. Go through how Earth was formed, Ice, Wind, Fire, and Earth. Also, see some Replicas of several fossils discovered in the area surrounding The Cradle of Humankind, and you are lucky enough you might even see some real fossils

Location

Activity location

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    Sandton Mall
    • 106 Johan Avenue
    • 2196, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
    • Hendrik Verwoerd Drive South
    • 0046, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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    Sandton Mall
    • 106 Johan Avenue
    • 2196, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
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    Southern Sun Rosebank
    • Sturdee Avenue
    • 2132, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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    Melrose Arch
    • 30 Melrose Boulevard
    • 2196, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
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    Sandton Convention Centre
    • 161 Maude Street
    • 2196, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
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    Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
    • Lois Avenue
    • 0063, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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