Why choose this tour ?
Please advise that Sterkfontein Caves is closed due to heavy rain that was raining so management is waiting for inspectors to come and inspect it before they will allow tourists to go inside (FLOODED) We can inly offer tour to the museum now. The Cradle of Humankind was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 because of the area’s exceptional contribution to our understanding of the history of humanity, over 3-million years. All together, there are 15 major fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind, of which Sterkfontein Caves is the most famous. The fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” were both discovered at the Sterkfontein Caves, as well as thousands more fossils of hominids, which are human ancestors, as well those of plants and animals. More hominid fossils have been found in the Cradle of Humankind than anywhere else on Earth. During this tour you will have access to the exhibits and get the full pictures of remarkable fossil findings.
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What makes Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed) a unique experience ?
You will never forget your visit to the Cradle of Humankind and its two visitor centres – the main one packed with exciting, interactive exhibits at Maropeng, and a smaller one which is the gateway to the fascinating Sterkfontein Caves and their secrets about The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. On arrival, you will see a massive burial mound called the Tumulus, which is your entrance to learning the secrets of our ancestry. Adventure: Tour 2500m² of exhibits with an underground boat ride. Award winning: Winner of the 2008 Tourist Attraction category at the South African Tourism Welcome Awards and many others The pick-up time for the tour will be 9:30am from the tourist hotel, 1hr :30mins drive from your hotel in Johannesburg.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- casual dress code
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Both summer & winter
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Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed) Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- A bottle of water
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- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Solly.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Johannesburg.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 142 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Dress code is smart casual Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
