Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves and Soweto Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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):
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Pickup Locations & Times
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
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(4)
Pickup at hotel. Drive to national side maropeng and cradle human kind. Sowetho area after. Driver/guide is friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for your hospitality.
Hi Henry thank you for sharing your amazing review, we really appreciate it.
Pastor was an excellent guide and so understanding when we left our phone behind. Thanks mate.🧡
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience, we really appreciate it.
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.
Thank you for the amazing review, we really appreciate it.
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
Thank you for the wonderful review and thank you for booking with us. Ww really appreciate it.
