Cradle of Humankind Museum Tour Experience

from

R 1,200

1-15
people

price for
1 participant

7
hours

• Explore The Cradle Of Humankind World Heritage Site
• Immerse Yourself In 7 To 8 Hours Of Fascinating Exhibits
• Discover The Most Fossil-Rich Site For Human Ancestors

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Discover the wonders of human history at the Maropeng Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that highlights the remarkable journey of humanity spanning over three million years. This unique experience showcases the incredible fossil discoveries that have shaped our understanding of human ancestry. A visit promises to be insightful, educational, and captivating for individuals, families, and history enthusiasts alike.

Your adventure begins at the Maropeng Visitor Centre, an impressive facility designed to immerse visitors in the story of human evolution. Explore interactive exhibits that illustrate the lives of early hominids and unveil the extraordinary archaeological findings from the region. Highlights include a fascinating underground boat ride and engaging displays detailing famous fossils, including the renowned "Mrs. Ples" and "Little Foot." Even though the Sterkfontein Caves are temporarily closed, the Maropeng exhibits offer a wealth of knowledge and excitement, ensuring a memorable experience for all ages.

Whether searching for an exciting outing or an exceptional gift, the Maropeng Cradle of Humankind is an excellent choice. Perfect for special occasions or simply sharing the joy of learning, this experience is sure to leave a lasting impression. Discover the secrets of humanity's past while creating unforgettable memories at this world-class destination!

Experience Overview:

Maropeng Cradle Of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (caves Is Closed)

Please advise that Sterkfontein Caves is closed due to heavy rain that was raining so management is waiting for inspectors to come and inspect it before they will allow tourists to go inside (FLOODED) We can inly offer tour to the museum now.
The Cradle of Humankind was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 because of the area’s exceptional contribution to our understanding of the history of humanity, over 3-million years. All together, there are 15 major fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind, of which Sterkfontein Caves is the most famous.
The fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” were both discovered at the Sterkfontein Caves, as well as thousands more fossils of hominids, which are human ancestors, as well those of plants and animals.

More hominid fossils have been found in the Cradle of Humankind than anywhere else on Earth.
During this tour you will have access to the exhibits and get the full pictures of remarkable fossil findings.

What's included:

A bottle of water

Not included:

Drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
Lunch

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 8 hours

Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

You will never forget your visit to the Cradle of Humankind and its two visitor centres – the main one packed with exciting, interactive exhibits at Maropeng, and a smaller one which is the gateway to the fascinating Sterkfontein Caves and their secrets about
The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years.

On arrival, you will see a massive burial mound called the Tumulus, which is your entrance to learning the secrets of our ancestry.

Adventure: Tour 2500m² of exhibits with an underground boat ride.

Award winning: Winner of the 2008 Tourist Attraction category at the South African Tourism Welcome Awards and many others

The pick-up time for the tour will be 9:30am from the tourist hotel, 1hr :30mins drive from your hotel in Johannesburg.

4 hours