Cradle of Human Kind and Sterkfontein Caves Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Where It All Began – Book Your Journey into Human Origins Today!
Join us for a fascinating full-day experience at the Cradle of Humankind, where science meets storytelling. Explore the world-famous Sterkfontein Caves, home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever discovered—including Mrs Ples and Little Foot. Then, enjoy a thought-provoking visit to the Maropeng Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits and a time-travel boat ride bring our evolutionary journey to life.

Perfect for families, history lovers, and curious minds, this tour offers unforgettable insights into our shared human past—set against the scenic backdrop of Gauteng’s ancient landscapes.

-Includes transport, expert guide, and entrance fees.
-Limited slots available—book now on Viator to secure your spot!

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Professional and registered tour guide
Personal Purchases

Meeting and pickup

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

Please meet your guide at Holiday Inn Rosebank Sandton(South Africa ) at the hop and hop off bus stop, look for the guide wearing a green T- Shirt with Roam Afrika logo and a sign that reads Cradle of human kind Tour. If you being picked up from a hotel : Please be ready for pick up atleast 15 minutes before pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sterkfontein Cave

    Discover the Sterkfontein Caves, a UNESCO-designated site in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, just 40 km northwest of Johannesburg in Gauteng . Explore the limestone caverns that have unveiled some of humanity’s earliest ancestors, including the famed “Mrs Ples” and the nearly complete skeleton of “Little Foot” .

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Maropeng Visitor Centre

    A World Heritage Centre of Global Significance Maropeng is the official gateway to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO site since 1999 and one of the planet’s richest fossil landscapes—home to over a thousand hominid fossils, including world-changing finds like Australopithecus africanus and Homo naledi .

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Roam Afrika Tours and Safaris

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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