Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour

A general introduction and overview of the area and the guide will brief you about the program of the day. As you arrive, enjoy a scenic view of the Cradle area situated about 1 hour drive from the city of Johannesburg.

The Sterkfontein Caves located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind is described as the ‘anthropological treasure house of the world. It is the World's oldest and continuous paleontological diggings, having been worked on for more than 60 and holds about one-third of the World's ever-discovered hominid fossils.

re you will be highlighted by a Guide then proceed on a magical boat road through an artificial underground cave that leads you to a Museum. The Tumulus at Maropeng is the main visitor and interpretation center for the Cradle. It is designed to resemble a grass-covered ancient burial mound from the outside. The museum comprises of exhibitions on the formation of fossils and the evolution of Humankind. The tour is both educational and great fun with interactive displays and magical underground boat cruises. After a 10 minutes drive we visit Maropeng Visitors Centre where you will be highlighted by a Guide then proceed on a magical boat road through an artificial underground cave that leads you to a Museum. We will enjoy a mouth-watering Buffet Lunch at Maropeng, the Tumulus restaurant that offers the best views of the Cradle area.

o Johannesburg or Pretoria where you will be dropped back at your hotel or starting point