Johannesburg Cradle of Humankind Day Tour

The Cradle of Humankind is a protected 47 000 hectare Unesco World Heritage site.It is situated in a completely unique geological and ecological region of the planet. This is what was made it both special for the evolution of humankind and also for the preservation of that extraordinarily rich record in its buried fossils. The cave systems are the major part of its attractions and make valuable contributions to the global research into our shared origins. Both Sterkfontein and the Maropeng sites bring all this to guests in an interesting and understandable fashion. A bonus is the exquisite landscapes of the Cradle. There are nearly 600 cave sites, incredible paleontological discoveries, game reserves and private boutique hotels and conference centres, The Cradle is a popular weekend break away area, testament to its success.

Meeting Point

Rosebank

130 Oxford Rd, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

Your guide will meet you holding a Cashan Africa sign at the entrance of the Oxford St entrance of the Rosebank Gautrain train station.

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

Classic Cradle Day Tour
09:00: Your guide will meet you at your Guesthouse.
17:30: Drop off at Guesthouse.

This private tour is a full day tour. The tour explores the Cradle World Heritage site. This is a 47 000 hectare area of farmland, spas and small hotels with several game reserves, all are set in the varied ancient landscape.

This special tour takes you to the Cradle Boutique Hotel where you go on an open game vehicle drive through the beautiful Cradle Nature Reserve to the Motsetse site cave which is a fossil dig and the Malapa Museum based at the hotel.

Lunch will be at the Cradle Farm Stall which is nearby the Cradle Boutique Hotel.

Included are guide fees, toll fees, fuel, mineral water and all entries.
Excluded: Gratuities, lunch and alcoholic beverages.

6 hours