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Explore the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Sterkfontein Caves. Visit the Maropeng Visitor Center and learn about the evolution of humankind.

Highlights

• Discover the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore the Sterkfontein Caves, home to one-third of the world's hominid fossils
• Visit the Maropeng Visitor Center and learn about the evolution of humankind
• Enjoy interactive displays and a magical underground boat cruise
• See the site where “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” were discovered

Description

Explore the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Discover the Sterkfontein Caves, known as the 'anthropological treasure house of the world,' which contain one-third of the world's hominid fossils. Learn about the discovery of 'Mrs. Ples' in 1947 and 'Little Foot' in 1998, nearly complete remains of Australopithecus Africanus. Hear about the 2008 discovery of 'Sediba' by Professor Lee Berger. Visit the Tumulus at Maropeng, the main visitor and interpretation center for the Cradle. Designed to resemble a grass-covered ancient burial mound, the museum features exhibitions on the formation of fossils and the evolution of humankind. Enjoy interactive displays and a magical underground boat cruise, making this tour both educational and fun.

Includes

Transport to the Cradle of Humankind Tour of Sterkfontein Caves Entry to Maropeng Visitor Centre Entry to Sterkfontein Caves Interactive displays Underground boat cruise bottled water

Important Information

• The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The site contains one third of the World's hominid fossils The Tumulus at Maropeng is designed to resemble an ancient burial mound

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