Explore the Cradle of Human Kind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Learn about where the human race started and see fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Pick up and drop off (Round Transportation)
✔  Guide
✔  Entrance fee
✖  Gratitudes
✖  Soviniar
Pickup Locations
1.  Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge
Additional Info: hotel
Itinerary
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The Cradle of Humankind You depart from your hotel in Johannesburg and drive through the suburbs of Johannesburg north on your way to the Cradle of human kind. Your tour guide will keep you updated on where you are at the particular point thus making the tour even more enjoyable. The Cradle of Human Kind is about 47,000 hectares and is located about 50 kilometers from Johannesburg. It is one of the 8 Places in South Africa listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Whilst on this tour, you will visit various places including Sterfontein Caves where the 2.3 million year old fossil Australopithecus africanus was unearthed in 1947. The Maropeng Visitor center is a world class exhibition that was opened in 2005 and focuses on the development of hominins. Disclaimer: caves are currently closed. The caves are quite interesting with a lot of turning areas and therefore are not suitable for people with back problems.

Duration:  1.5 hours

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The Cradle of Humankind Disclaimer: NB! The caves are closed currently this price of this tour is less due to caves currently closed

Duration:  10 minutes

Additional info
•  Wheelchair accessible
•  Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
•  All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $72.06
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
6 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.