Tours/Johannesburg/Half Day Cradle of Humankind Tour
Viator · group up to 7 pax

Half Day Cradle of Humankind Tour

5.0(1)Johannesburg1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)

Description

Explore this UNESCO world heritage site which has produced the first adult Australopithecus, found by Dr Robert Broom. Learn about our earliest known ancestors at Sterkfontein Caves. Rewind back in time with the story of humankind at Maropeng Visitor Centre. Let our accredited Tour Guide collect you from your hotel, enjoy a scenic drive to the outskirts of the city of Johannesburg and return.

Tour Options

Half Day Cradle of Humankind Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included90 min

Our accredited Tour Guide will collect you from your pickup point, in a private air-conditioned minivan and drive for +/- 45 minutes to the Cradle of Humankind sites. Sterkfontein Caves (UNESCO world heritage site) will be our first stop. There are scheduled Guided Tours on an hourly interval into the caves. Your Tour Guide will get you tickets and usher you into the small exhibition / waiting room where a local Site Guide will start the tour of the caves from. The tour involves walking up and down stairs into the caves and bending over at some sections. Comfortable, non-slippery walking shoes are recommended. There site has a coffee shop, bathroom facilities and free Wi-Fi for your convenience.

Admission included90 min

After exploring the Sterkfontein Caves, your Tour Guide will take you on a short drive +/- 15 minutes to the next site, Maropeng Visitor Centre. Once again, you will get tickets and be handed over to a local Site Guide who will take you on a tour of the center on an hourly interval. At the Visitor Centre, there's also an option of taking a self-guided tour of the exhibitions with your accompanying Tour Guide facilitating that. The site also has a restaurant, clean bathrooms, free WIFI and curio shops for your convenience.

Highlights

Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Our Tour Guide will collect guests from Hotel or Lodge reception arears

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(1)

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DianeFreese_E
October 20, 2025
Gilroy was a fantastic...

Gilroy was a fantastic guide and driver. A well priced and interesting experience. Loved the cave tour!

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