Cradle of Humankind Tour - Maropeng & WonderCave

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Spend a day exploring the Cradle of Humankind, We will visit the Maropeng Visitors Center and also Wondercave which forms part of the Cradle of Humankind. Sterkfontein Caves is currently closed.

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Highlights

  • Discover the origins of humanity at the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa
  • Explore the wondercave located at the Cradle of Humankind
  • Visit the Maropeng Visitors Center
  • See fossils and view stone tools estimated to be up to 1 million years old

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Discover the birthplace of humanity and see the place where our collective umbilical cord lies buried on a day tour to the Cradle of Humankind. Start your morning with a convenient hotel pickup and head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site located just outside of Johannesburg, the Cradle of Humankind. Begin your sightseeing adventure with a tour of the Wondercave which is located at the Cradle of the Humankind Follow your guide as you explore the exhibition above ground before heading deep into the caves. Learn about the fascinating history behind this archeological site and the discoveries that have been made here, some dating back more than four million years. Next, head to the Maropeng Visitor Center to see the award-winning, world-class exhibition focused on the development of humans and our ancestors. Take a journey through time and learn about the evolutionary processes that worked together to create the world as we know it today.

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Hotel pickup and drop-off Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle Professional tour guide Entrance fees Bottled Water

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