Cradle of Humankind Attractions & Things to do

The Cradle of Humankind has become one of Johannesburg biggest attractions. Its unbelievable that the oldest human fossil in the world and fossils of 2 million years old are still been found to this day.
We have put together a comprehensive day at the Cradle of Humankind that includes a visit to the Lion And Rhino Park. A wild game drive is always a good way to start or end an African experience. The tour is fun and relaxed. Everything can be adjusted to suit your requirements and schedule.
Cradle of humankind has more Australopithecus fossils than anywhere else in the world," said geologist and geophysicist Darryl Granger of Purdue University.
Now, new dating techniques suggest that the remains date back nearly 4 million years – making them even older than the famous Australopithecus afarensis individual Dinkinesh, nicknamed Lucy.

Multiple ancient hominin remains from caves in South Africa may be much, much older than previous estimates suggested.


Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

Take a deep dive into the history of humankind, then learn about lions' biology and behavior on this multi-stop tour from Johannesburg including the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Park. Logistically, this multi-stop day tour would be a hassle to arrange on your own, but this organized adventure takes care of all the details in advance. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history of both humans and animals in South Africa as you visit both sites, letting you get the most out of your experience.
Duration: 5 hours 50 minutes.

*Experience the enthusiastic African culture
*Enjoy Maropeng museum at cradle of humankind
*Enjoy the African traditional food at nyama choma restaurants
*Travel with fun and knowledgeable guides.
*We provide safe and educational tours.

Duration: 8 hours.

The Cradle of Humanity, located just outside of Johannesburg, is one of South Africa's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This unique site offers tours that provide insights into the origins of humankind in Africa. Visitors can learn firsthand what it means to be human by viewing the numerous fossils found here which explain human evolution.

Tour Highlights:

- The Dawn of Our Species: View some of the oldest evidence of human ancestors ever discovered.

- The Path to Modern Humans: Understand the evolutionary developments that have shaped Homo sapiens through millions of years.

- Defining Human Traits: Discover what attributes make humans unique in the animal kingdom.

Following the guided tour of the Cradle of Humanity, travelers will have the opportunity to explore the nearby Bathongo Wondercave. Also situated within the World Heritage Site, this cave offers further context about early humanity's emergence in South Africa.
Duration: 7 hours.

The Lesedi Cultural Village tour gives you a very good history and culture experience of the African people in South Africa. Visiting there homesteads and experiencing their dance, music and food is a fantastic adventure.
The Dancing and singing is regarded as the best African entertainment in the area.
For those who want to include a South African meal in the experience it's available after the tour.
You can also purchase traditional goods and clothing made by the locals at reasonable prices.

Meet “Mrs Ples”, the “Taung Child” and “Little Foot” at Maropeng museum.
The Cradle of Humankind museum at Maropeng will showcase historical information on Fossils and the development of humans and our ancestors over the past million years.
An educational tour into our past over millions of years .

Duration: 5 to 8 hours.

Explore the Cradle of Human Kind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Learn about where the human race started and see fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.
Duration: 6 hours.

Tour will be conducted by a professional guide. You will have the chance to know more about the South African culture, history and diversity and also Get to know what it means to be black as we explore the different cultural heritage that we have as Africans and why we preserve it to this day.


Duration: 8 hours.

Our journey begins in South Africa, where fossils of some of the earliest known life forms on Earth have been found.

South Africa has yielded fossils of some of the earliest known dinosaurs, dating back at least 200 million years.

Fossils of our distant mammal-like ancestors, who lived more than 200 million years ago, have also been found in South Africa.

Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical cord lies buried.

Hominids, the ancestors of modern humans, first emerged about seven million years ago in Africa.

Many significant fossil finds have been made in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including the famous fossils "Mrs. Ples" and "Little Foot".

The first stone tools were made and used in Africa at least 2.6 million years ago.

Africa ignited humankind’s imagination.
After the Cradle of Humanity, you will be doing a mini safari.
Duration: 6 hours.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Lion and Safari Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Begin your adventure with a thrilling Two-hour open-vehicle safari through the lion enclosure, witnessing these majestic creatures roam freely in their natural habitat.
As you explore the Five Dome Shopping Center, you will have the opportunity to browse unique and authentic African art and local handicrafts, making for the perfect souvenir to take home and cherish.
Take a journey back in time and discover the fascinating history of the Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world's earliest hominid fossils were discovered.
What sets this tour apart are the interactive exhibits at Maropeng and the open-air safari through the lion enclosure, providing a sensory feast and a truly unparalleled experience of South Africa's stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
Duration: 10 hours.

This tour is private with just you and your guide in the vehicle. To the west of Johannesburg where the Highveld starts its descent to the Bushveld from the lies, an area of undulating hills referred to as the Cradle of Humankind. It gains its name from the amounts of fossil remains of early man and our more apelike ancestors discovered here in the dolomite caves just beneath its surface. The geology of the region has made it one of the richest fossil-bearing regions in the world not just of early ape-men but many other extinct creatures. Sterkfontein Caves are where the original discoveries were made but it is now closed due to flooding and so we will first visit the custodians of the discoveries at the University of the Witwatersrand Department of Paleoanthropology at the wonderfully informative Origins Centre there. Then from here to the area of The Cradle and there visit the Maropeng Mound and/or the Wonder Caves as time allows.
Duration: 8 hours.

Travel the footstep that will take you back in time by visiting the UNESCO site, The Cradle of Humankind. The Cradle of Humankind tour will take to the Strekfontien Cave tour for a cave tour and also visit the Maropeng visitor center and also the Lion and Safari Park.

Tour Highlights

1. Close encounter with wildlife

2. Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria to the Cradle of Humankind, including Lion and Safari Park, Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng

3. Information about the evolution

4. Explore the Strekfontien Caves
Duration: 1 day.

Afrika's ancient history and cultural heritage as you tour , two popular Gauteng attractions in a day—the Cradle of Humankind & Lesedi Cultural Village learn about the heritage of amaZulu, amaXhosa,baPedi, Basotho, and amaNdebele on a tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village.
*Gauteng's top attractions: Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi Cultural Village
* Explore the fascinating Maropeng Visitor Centre and Sterkfontein
Caves
* Volunteer in dancing
* Indulge in cuisine that represents the diversity of tastes and cultures that comprise delicious African cuisine

Duration: 2 to 7 hours.

We're going right back to our beginnings, to the exceptional World Heritage Site of The Cradle of Humankind. The superb Maropeng Visitor Centre is truly an exciting, world class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. From past to present, we'll be exploring Five cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village, heart and home to families of a range of African tribes, all living harmoniously in traditional homesteads. You'll be right there experiencing the warmth and hospitality of people from the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Pedi cultures, and you'll find it fascinating! Our multilingual, multi-visual orientation depicts the history of South Africa, and will deepen your understanding of the complexity of our multicultural community. We will enjoy a traditional African meal, a fine way to round off a day of new experiences and fresh insights.
Duration: 6 to 9 hours.

It is a world heritage site and it is considered to be the site where everything began. This is the area considered to the origin of human being. The hominid fossils, early human being evidence and other tools make it one of the most visited sites in the World. Do not miss the opportunity to learn about our Ancestral remains. Guests would learn about the evolution of Apes and Hominid to the current human being. Guests would have an unforgettable experience of how man evolved million years ago.
Duration: 4 hours.

Depart from your hotel in Johannesburg to The Cradle of Humankind and Maropeng to discover many hominid and other animal fossils, dating back more than 4-million years, to the birth of humanity. The most important and most famous of these fossils are “Mrs Ples”, a 2.1-million-year-old Australopithecus skull, and “Little Foot”, an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton that is more than 3-million years old. These fossils, both found in the Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind, tell us much about the precursors of modern humans, Homo sapiens. With a Guide, you will be able to go underground tour.

The scientific exhibition centre showcases a reconstruction of a mined cave (versus a pristine cave), cave formations and geology, early life forms, mammals and hominid fossils. It describes in detail important finds such as “Mrs Ples”, the “Taung Child” and “Little Foot”, as well as providing information about fossilization, palaeobotany and landscapes. People also book Soweto Tour
Duration: 7 hours.

This tour offers you both Evolutionary and Cultural experiences, on a flexible pick up time from your hotel heading to your first stop at The Cradle Of Human Kind before heading to Lesedi Cultural Village. Lunch is served at Lesedi Cultural Village.

Highlights
• Visit the Cradle Of Human Kind
• Explore The Sterkfontein Caves in a guided tour
• Learn about the Evolutionary history at Maropeng Visiting Centre
• Enjoy South Africa’s diverse culture & their way of dance at Lesedi Cultural Village

Duration: 9 hours.

Enjoy 3 Days in Johannesburg, South Africa and 3 days in Kruger National Park and get to mix history and Safari on this history and Safari combined tour. We will visit Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi Cultural Village, Pretoria, Soweto and Apartheid Museum to Wrap up all that is needed to know about Johannesburg or the City of Gold as famously known. From there we will head to Kruger National Park to have a date with the big 5 for 3 Days and get to soak in the wonderful and all famous Kruger National Park home to a variety of animal and birds. I wonderful Tour and Safari awaits on this epic South Africa finest combined Tour.
Duration: 6 days.

This is a unique our from a range of our products.

We are here to expose the beauty of South Africa and its people.
We have taken a lot of time to think of what will make this tour trouble free and most enjoyable without any hustles that may disturb your total vacation time and experience
We have tried very hard to beat the prices on the market for an even better experience.
We have designed the tour from our local knowledge paired with our fine class hospitality knowledge.
We have build strong relationships with our partnering properties which makes it easier for us to try and exceed the expectations of our guests.
We have also though of the world's Covid 19 challenges which brought a lot of uncertainty to most travellers and made sure that we follow the government guidelines and regulations in the planning of our tours while we make sure that our guests are well protected and safe.
Duration: 12 days.

This tour will share a better understanding of how mankind evolved and migrated to other countries in the world and for those that remind how they managed to co-exist to create traditions and cultures that exist even today.
Duration: 2 days.