From Cradle of Humankind Half-Day Shared Tour

Visit the Cradle of Humankind, an archaeological site where 40% of human ancestors' fossils have been found. Explore the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Centre to learn all about early hominins on this half-day guided tour!

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Highlights

Explore the Sterkfontein caves where Mrs Ples and Little Foot were found
Visit the Maropeng Center and see the tools our earliest ancestors used
Spend an educational day with your family in this award-winning archaeological site

Description

Come and experience the Cradle of Humankind on a half-day small group tour from Johannesburg. The name of this extremely important archeological site reflects the fact that it has produced a large number of some of the oldest hominin fossils ever found - the center houses 40% of the world's human ancestor fossils. The area is also home to a diversity of birds, animals and plants, some of which are rare or endangered. Explore the complex of limestone caves on site, including the Sterkfontein Caves where the 2.3-million-year-old fossil “Mrs. Ples” was uncovered in 1947, the most complete skull ever found of the early hominins. This was also the location where 'Little Foot' was found, an almost complete 2-million-year-old human-ancestor skeleton. You'll also get the chance to visit the Maropeng Visitors Center, a world-class exhibition full of fossils, tools, and more - everything millions of years old. A great excursion for families with children, take a half day to learn all about your earliest ancestors!

Includes

Pick-up and drop off
Entrance fees to Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves
Full time FGASA and DEAT registered guide
One bottle of water per guest
Personal expenses
Lunch
Gratuities/tips