Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves and Soweto Tour

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Exploring the Sterkfontein Caves and understanding the rich prehistoric and historical context they offer is an incredible experience that intertwines natural history with the socio-political journey of South Africa, particularly focusing on Soweto during and after Apartheid.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guest will be picked up at any hotel or address, guest can wait at hotel lobby our guide will meet the guest 15 minutes before the tour starts. Our guides wear uniform, and our vehicles are branded with our company logo

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
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    Your exploration of humanity's journey encompasses our biological origins, cultural evolution, geological foundations, and struggles for freedom. 08:30: Depart hotel (1hr drive to Sterkfontein). 10:00–12:00 Sterkfontein Caves Tour: Fossils: See replicas of "Mrs. Ples" (2.1M-year-old Australopithecus skull) and "Little Foot" (3.7M-year-old skeleton). Afternoon: Soweto (13:00–16:00) *40-min 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 local restaurant Hector Pieterson Memorial sites Powerful exhibits on the 1976 student uprising. Site of Sam Nzima’s iconic photo. Soccer City Stadium Drive-by view of the "Calabash" (2010 FIFA World Cup final venue). Informal Settlement Walk (Optional Walk 15-20 mins):

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by MHLANGANISI TRAVEL AND TOURS

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