• Johannesburg - Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up. The guide will provide a comprehensive introduction and outline the day’s itinerary. Upon arrival, take in the breathtaking views of the Cradle area, located approximately an hour’s drive from Johannesburg.
• Sterkfontein Cave - Embark on an educational guided tour of the Sterkfontein Caves, an underground marvel. Situated in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, these caves are renowned as the ‘anthropological treasure house of the world.’ They represent the world’s oldest and continuously active paleontological site, with over 60 years of excavation and housing about one-third of the world’s discovered hominid fossils.
• Maropeng Visitor Centre - After a brief 10-minute drive to Maropeng, arrive at the Visitor Centre where a guide will provide insights before you embark on a magical boat ride through an artificial underground cave leading to a museum.

The Tumulus at Maropeng serves as the primary visitor and interpretation center for the Cradle. Its exterior resembles a grass-covered ancient burial mound. The museum features exhibits on fossil formation and human evolution, offering an educational and entertaining experience with interactive displays and enchanting underground boat rides.

Following a 10-minute drive, visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre where a guide will provide highlights before proceeding on a magical boat ride through an artificial underground cave leading to a museum.

Enjoy a delectable buffet lunch at Maropeng’s Tumulus restaurant, which boasts the finest views of the Cradle area.

• Johannesburg - After this captivating experience, the guide will transport you back to Johannesburg or Pretoria, where you will be returned to your hotel or starting point.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• English speaking guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Personal Purchases

The Cradle of Humankind offers one of the most fascinating archaeological tours available near Johannesburg. This site is renowned as one of the world’s most important archaeological locations and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1947, Dr. Robert Broom and John Robinson uncovered “Mrs. Ples,” the skull of a fully grown adult Australopithecus Africanus. Later, in 1998, Professor Ron Clarke discovered fossil fragments that led to the finding of “Little Foot,” a nearly complete Australopithecus Africanus skeleton. In 2008, Professor Lee Berger announced the discovery of “Sediba” in the same area.

The Sterkfontein Caves, situated in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, are often referred to as the ‘anthropological treasure house of the world.’ These caves represent the world’s oldest and continuously active paleontological excavation site, having been explored for over 60 years, and they contain one-third of the world’s hominid fossils.

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