The Cradle of Humanity, located just outside of Johannesburg, is one of South Africa's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This unique site offers tours that provide insights into the origins of humankind in Africa. Visitors can learn firsthand what it means to be human by viewing the numerous fossils found here which explain human evolution.
Tour Highlights:
- The Dawn of Our Species: View some of the oldest evidence of human ancestors ever discovered.
- The Path to Modern Humans: Understand the evolutionary developments that have shaped Homo sapiens through millions of years.
- Defining Human Traits: Discover what attributes make humans unique in the animal kingdom.
Following the guided tour of the Cradle of Humanity, travelers will have the opportunity to explore the nearby Bathongo Wondercave. Also situated within the World Heritage Site, this cave offers further context about early humanity's emergence in South Africa.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel drop-off
✔ Bottled water
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Hotel pickup
✖ Gratuities
✖ Drinks
✖ Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Kassaboera Lodge
2. Stay Ulo at Atholl Gate
3. MINT Express Sandton View
4. Joy on Joyce
5. Beverly Hills Inn
6. Koi Sun Hotels Beverly Hills Inn
7. 54 on Bath
8. Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
9. The Capital on Bath
10. Clico Boutique Hotel
11. Southern Sun Rosebank
12. Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank, an IHG hotel
13. Park Hyatt Johannesburg
14. Sandton Sun And Towers
15. 8 on Acacia Bed & Breakfast
16. St Andrews Hotel & Spa
17. ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg
18. Little Thatches
19. Open Arms Guest House
20. Elson Lodge
Additional Info: We pick up from all hotels in Johannesburg.
Itinerary
1
The Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Human Kind Museum is where the fossils are located and more information on the existence and discovery of human remains in Africa. We will get to understand why historians believe that a lot of us hail from Africa or we have an African heritage in our Blood.
Duration: 2 hours
2
After we finish with the Cradle of Humankind Visitor center, we will now head to the Wondercave which is also located around the cradle of Human Kind. The cave is the third-largest cave chamber in the country.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
