From Johannesburg - Cradle of Humankind and Caves Tour
Highveld, Johannesburg
Activity
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Discover the Cradle of Humankind on a guided tour from Johannesburg. Visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre and explore the Sterkfontein Caves, home to the Little Foot skeleton.
Highlights
- Explore the Sterkfontein Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre and learn about the origins of humanity
- Descend into the Sterkfontein Caves, home to the Little Foot skeleton
- Discover the birthplace of humanity on a guided tour from Johannesburg
- Learn about the history of the Earth and our earliest ancestors
Description
Begin your day at the Maropeng Visitor Centre, the official gateway to the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the origins of humanity through interactive exhibits and an underground boat ride through ancient geological eras. Stand face-to-face with fossil casts of our earliest ancestors and learn about the history of the Earth. Next, descend into the Sterkfontein Caves, one of the world's most significant paleontological sites and home to Little Foot, the most complete Australopithecus skeleton ever discovered. Your expert guide brings the science to life with storytelling that makes 3.5 million years feel immediate, relevant, and extraordinary.Includes
Visit to Maropeng Visitor Centre Interactive exhibits Underground boat ride Visit to Sterkfontein Caves Expert guideExcludes
Food and drinksImportant Information
- The tour involves walking and descending into caves, which may not be suitable for people with mobility impairments or claustrophobia.