• Sterkfontein Cave - Embark on a guided tour of the caves, descending 60 meters below the surface, for an unforgettable and enlightening experience. Discover the evolution of tools and equipment used by humans throughout history. Learn about the fossils on display, including the renowned Mrs. Ples and Little Foot. Approximately 1,000 hominid fossils have been unearthed at Sterkfontein Caves. This is a chance to explore one of the world’s most significant paleo-anthropological sites, the birthplace of humanity, where ancestors lived millions of years ago. Homo sapiens, the species to which everyone belongs, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind. The allocated time includes travel time.

• Maropeng Visitor Centre - Discover the distinctive Tumulus building exhibition, designed to resemble the caves where fossils of early humans and their stone tools were found. Engage with interactive exhibitions and enjoy a boat ride illustrating evolution at the Cradle of Humankind. Examine authentic fossils and stone tools, dating back one million years, up close, providing evidence that the Cradle of Humankind, a world heritage site, is indeed the origin of modern humanity. Experience a boat ride depicting elements of nature.

• Entrance and guided tour
• Pick up and drop off in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Helmet

• Lunch
• Items of personal interest at the shops

Explore the Sterkfontein Caves located in the Cradle of Humankind, a site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 due to its significant contribution to our understanding of human history and evolution over more than 3 million years. Among the remarkable fossils on display is the Ape-man skull, discovered by Robert Broom in 1947, which was later named Mrs. Ples. This discovery brought global attention to the Sterkfontein Caves. The skull is estimated to be over 2.3 million years old. Additionally, Professor Ron Clarke uncovered the “Little Foot,” an almost complete hominid skeleton approximately 3.5 million years old. Homo sapiens, the species to which all humans belong, evolved in the Cradle of Humankind.

The Sterkfontein Caves tour is combined with a visit to the Maropeng Visitor Centre. Maropeng is a world-class visitor center located about 11 kilometers from the Sterkfontein Caves. It features a larger exhibition housed in the distinctive Tumulus building, designed to symbolize the caves where these significant fossils were found.

• You need to wear comfortable closed shoes and pants.
• Not recommended for people who are claustrophobic and people with chest problems.
• Not recommended for unfit individuals

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