Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves trip from Johannesburg
Description
Experience the birthplace of life, first-hand. The Cradle of Humankind is one of eight world heritage sites in South Africa boasting 13 excavation sites that’s recognised worldwide. The first Hominid Fossil was discovered in 1924. Visit the Maropeng (meaning “returning to the place of origin”) Museum. Discover some of the animal species that became extinct in the last century and see how humans are busy destroying the earth in real-time. Our tour continues to the Sterkfontein Caves, one of the richest and most productive Palaeo-anthropological sites in the world that forms part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
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Itinerary
Visit the Maropeng (meaning “returning to the place of origin” ) Museum and witness how we evolved into the people we are today, discover some of the animal species that became extinct in the last century and see how humans are busy destroying the earth in real-time.
One of the richest and most productive Palaeo-anthropological sites in the world that forms part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Amongst the most remarkable findings to have been made by numerous world famous scientists within the Cradle of Humankind is the famous Mrs. Ples, the first complete Australopithecus skull to be discovered and more recently, “Little Foot”, a 4.17 million-year-old almost complete ape-man skeleton that was discovered in the same caves
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please meet in the front lobby of the hotel. If your hotel is not mentioned on the list, please contact us at least 48 hours prior to departure in order for us to confirm we are able to pick up and drop off at your hotel.
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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Should the Sterkfontein Caves be closed, the alternative stop is The Malapa Museum - This unforgettable experience takes visitors on a journey into the past, exploring some of the most important discoveries that have made this region famous for helping us understand humankind’s deep African origins.
- Min 2 adults are required
Reviews(1)
Their description was misleading in the time involved. It is not a full day tour. The exhibits were excellent but the $189 was overpriced for the time involved. Hotel pickup was 8am and back by 1pm which included 2 hours of driving time. The driver/guide was friendly but I missed much of his comments due to his heavy accent. Asking to slow down did not help.
