Cradle of humankind & Maropeng/sterkfontein caves tour
Description
Fun,smile,affordable,liable,knowledgeable,experience,the offers a great chance to learn about the type of rocks find in the caves,the fossils discovered in the caves as well as how the fossils end up in the caves..a tour not to be missed
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Itinerary
The Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng are located near Johannesburg, South Africa, and are part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Sterkfontein Caves: These famous limestone caves are renowned for their rich fossil deposits, including some of the most significant archaeological discoveries related to human evolution, such as the remains of "Little Foot" and "Mrs. Ples." Guided tours offer visitors a glimpse into the underground chambers, showcasing stunning rock formations and the history of human ancestors. Maropeng: This is the official visitor center for the Cradle of Humankind and provides an interactive and educational experience focused on the origins of humanity. The exhibits cover a range of topics, from the development of hominins to the evolution of the planet. Maropeng also features beautiful surroundings, including panoramic views of the region, making it a great destination for learning and exploration.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup and drop offs at any hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria, guest can wait at hotel lobby our guide will arrive 15 minutes before tour departure. lists of pickup and drop off *Hotels *Guest lodge *Backpackers *Boutique hotels *Private homes
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
A great tour. The best part was the caves. You do need to be able squat / crouch or go through on your knees and there are a lot stairs in and out so you need a reasonable level of fitness. KG provided really interesting commentary.
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Pastor was our guide - drove us to the 2 sites that we visited. Tour was very informative especially if you are interested in evolution and how humans came to be. Pastor provided a lot of information on the people, culture and the current politics in SA. He answered a lot of questions we had. Car was clean and comfortable. Wear comfy shoes with grip for the cave tour.
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Excellent tour. Nice vehicle to travel in. Pastor was our driver, he was very informative and friendly. Sterkfontein caves are a mind-blowing must do.
Hi Megan thank you for sharing your wonderful experience, we really appreciate it. We are glad you enjoyed your tour.
The guide, Pastor, was the best. He answered my endless questions about everything South Africa. I enjoyed the museum and the caves, learning about the earliest of mankind.
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An excellent tour, especially for anyone interested in archaeology and paleontology but fun and enjoyable for anyone.
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Our guide/driver AGGREY MAHLALELA, picked us up at our hotel on time. He was pleasant and knowledgeable and drove us safely first to the caves and then to the Cradle of Humankind. He got us our tickets, waited for us at each place and gave us a guided tour of the areas along the drives. He was lovely. The tour of the caves was very interesting but it was very big so we did a lot of waiting around for people. That guide was very personable and knowledgeable. The Cradle of Humankind museum was amazing! Just a great experience-I’d recommend it to anyone!
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Great day with Victor. We really enjoyed our day at the caves and the museum. Victor was a great guide!
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Wonderful and highly informative tour of the Cradle of Humankind. You can appreciate the site, the findings and the contribution of these findings to our knowledge of the origin of the human gene. The pick-up was on time. The driver, Pastor, was very knowledgeable about a variety of geographical, historical and factual matters concerning South Africa and Africa in general. I am not a one-off traveller; I visit South Africa regularly and have some knowledge of the country. I was surprised by his competence and his ability to illustrate facts in a clear and comprehensible manner. The appropriate time was allowed for the visit to the Sterkfontein caves, conducted in a small group with a competent guide. The same applied to Marupeng, where the group was larger but suited to the visitor centre's higher volumes.
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Wonderful tour. Pastor was my guide. It was just the two of us and we had a fascinating conversation together. He was very very knowledgeable. The cave was very cool and the two exhibitions they have prior to the cave are excellent. The visitor center we drove to afterward was also very interesting. Highly recommend it and highly highly highly recommend this company. And Pastor!
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Driver, Pasta (I think thats how you spell his name) was very knowledgeable and informative, he made the 1 hour drive feel not even 20 mins.
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