The Cradle of Humankind has become one of Johannesburg biggest attractions. Its unbelievable that the oldest human fossil in the world and fossils of 2 million years old are still been found to this day.
We have put together a comprehensive day at the Cradle of Humankind that includes a visit to the Lion And Rhino Park. A wild game drive is always a good way to start or end an African experience. The tour is fun and relaxed. Everything can be adjusted to suit your requirements and schedule.
Cradle of humankind has more Australopithecus fossils than anywhere else in the world," said geologist and geophysicist Darryl Granger of Purdue University.
Now, new dating techniques suggest that the remains date back nearly 4 million years – making them even older than the famous Australopithecus afarensis individual Dinkinesh, nicknamed Lucy.
Multiple ancient hominin remains from caves in South Africa may be much, much older than previous estimates suggested.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Entrance into Maropeng R 100
✖ Lunch
✖ Entrance Fee to Rhino and Lion Park R 250
✖ Sterkfontein Caves R 100
Pickup Locations
1. La Casa Greeff Guesthouse
2. Lalala Hotel
3. Kassaboera Lodge
4. Stay Ulo at Atholl Gate
5. MINT Express Sandton View
6. Black Owl Lodge
7. Joy on Joyce
8. Danrit Guest house
9. 76 Darwin Guesthouse
10. Black Brick Hotel Sandton
11. Umnotho We Afrika House
12. One O Eight Boutique Hotel
13. Habesha Hotel
14. 37 On Anderson
15. Prestige Apartment Sandton at Westpoint
16. Sandton Black Brick Apartment
17. The Signature Venue
18. The Hide in Randburg
19. Sky View Guest House
20. 54 on Bath
Itinerary
1
The Cradle of Humankind
South Africa has yielded fossils of some of the earliest known dinosaurs, dating back at least 200-million years.
Fossils of our distant mammal-like ancestors, which lived more than 200-million years ago, have also been found in South Africa.
Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical cord lies buried.
Hominids – the ancestors of modern humans – first emerged about seven million years ago, in Africa.
Many significant fossil finds have been made in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including the famous fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”.
The first stone tools were made and used in Africa, at least 2.6-million years ago.
The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site and is located about 50 km northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Gauteng province. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site is home to the largest concentration of human ancestral remains anywhere in the world.
Entrance Fee R 100
Duration: 2 hours
2
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
This is a drive through the nature reserve where we can spot a number of wild animals including Lion, Rhino and Wild Dog.
Situated in a World Heritage Site, 1 200 hectare park is home to over 700 game including white rhino, lion, buffalo, cheetah, wild dog, hippo and crocodile. A centre houses, amongst others, Bengal and Syberian tigers, jaguars and white lions.
Entrance Fee R 250
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
