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Sterkfontein Caves: Prehistoric Wonders
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The Cradle of Humankind
Discovering the Sterkfontein Caves and delving into their abundant prehistoric and historical significance is a remarkable adventure that blends natural history with South Africa’s socio-political evolution, especially highlighting Soweto’s role during and following Apartheid.
Discovering the Sterkfontein Caves and delving into their abundant prehistoric and historical significance is a remarkable adventure that blends natural history with South Africa’s socio-political evolution, especially highlighting Soweto’s role during and following Apartheid.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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The Cradle of Humankind - Embark on a journey through humanity’s history, exploring our biological roots, cultural development, geological beginnings, and the quest for freedom.
08:30: Depart from the hotel (1-hour drive to Sterkfontein).
10:00–12:00 Sterkfontein Caves Tour:
Fossils: View replicas of “Mrs. Ples” (a 2.1 million-year-old…
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The Cradle of Humankind - Embark on a journey through humanity’s history, exploring our biological roots, cultural development, geological beginnings, and the quest for freedom.
08:30: Depart from the hotel (1-hour drive to Sterkfontein).
10:00–12:00 Sterkfontein Caves Tour:
Fossils: View replicas of “Mrs. Ples” (a 2.1 million-year-old Australopithecus skull) and “Little Foot” (a 3.7 million-year-old skeleton).
Afternoon: Soweto (13:00–16:00)
*40-minute 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 a local restaurant
Hector Pieterson Memorial sites
Compelling exhibits on the 1976 student uprising. Site of Sam Nzima’s iconic photograph.
Soccer City Stadium
Drive-by view of the “Calabash” (2010 FIFA World Cup final venue).
Informal Settlement Walk (Optional Walk 15-20 mins):
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
Location
The Cradle of Humankind
Krugersdorp North
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Amita_p
Dec 2, 2025
Full day tour to Sterkfontein caves, cradle of human kind and Soweto - Our driver was on time, ready to go with all the history of the caves and other 2 sites. Driver was Lindela, excellent with such vast of information and each of our experiences was made very interesting, informative and interactive.
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Sibs_m
Oct 28, 2025
It is not for the faint... - It is not for the faint hearted. There are spaces that once has to crouch
through although the guid was very helpful.
The guid in the cave was excellent as was the tour guide who drove us there was also very well informed
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