🏨 Cradle of Humankind tour with Sterkfontein Caves Activity

Cradle of Humankind tour with Sterkfontein Caves

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Departs: Johannesburg, Johannesburg

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Visit Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind which was declared A WORLD HERITAGE SITE by UNESCO in 1999, because of its exceptional contribution to our understanding of Humankind History, and development over more than 3 million years.
The Ape-man skull discovered by Robert Broom in 1947 is one of the fossils on display. The skull was later named Mrs. Ples; this skull rocketed Sterkfontein Caves into World prominence. The skull is estimated to be more than 2.3 million years old.
Professor Ron Clarke discovered the little foot; an almost complete hominid skeleton aged about 3.5 million years old.
Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind.
Visitors are welcomed in a A 20 metre tall concrete visitor centre housing the following:
- Homonym exhibition hall with highly informative displays.
- A charming souvenir shop
- A restaurant offering spectacular view of the surrounding and refreshments

What's Included

Entrance fee

Guided tour

Helmet

Private pick up and drop off in a standard comfortable air conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Lunch and snacks are available on own account at the local restaurants

Traveler Information

YOUTH: Age: 10 - 35
ADULT: Age: 36 - 65
SENIOR: Age: 66 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
This tour includes private pick up and drop off, however, travelers will have a shared tour at the caves.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
This tour includes private pick up and drop off, however, travelers will have a shared tour at the caves.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Sterkfontein Cave

A guided tour of the Caves which descend 60 meters below the ground will leave you with memorable and informative experience.
You also go on a journey of the types of tools/equipments humans have been using from olden days.
You learn about fossils on display
including the famous fossils:Mrs Ples and Little foot. About 1000 hominid fossils have been discovered at Sterkfontein Caves.
You will experience one of the the richest and most productive Polaeo-anthrological sites in the world; the birth place of Humanity, ancestors lived here millions years ago.
Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind.
We give you some time to browse the curio/gift shop, where you can buy items of personal interest and gifts for your loved ones and to sit for lunch if there is a need.
Allocated time include travelling time.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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