1 day Cradle of Human Kind
Cradle of Human Kind/Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves.
The Cradle of Human Kind/Maropeng is a tour with a journey back in time to the start of our universe, some 14-billion years ago. We visit the Tumulus building to browse the interactive displays, have lunch (own cost) at the Tumulus restaurant and go to the Sterkfontein Caves to see where world-acclaimed fossils were discovered. The Sterkfontein Caves are owned by the University of the Witwatersrand, whose scientists have been responsible for the main excavations of the World Heritage Site. They are credited with many of the famous discoveries including the world famous “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”, an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than 3-million years.The tours at the Sterkfontein Caves start above ground and then take visitors deep into the caves. Indeed a very informative way to muse about our origins.
We drive to The Cradle of Human Kind/Maropeng for a tour of a journey back in time from the start of our universe, some 14-billion years ago. We visit the Tumulus building to browse the interactive displays, have lunch (own cost) at the Tumulus restaurant and then go to the Sterkfontein Caves to see where world-acclaimed fossils were discovered. The Sterkfontein Caves are owned by the University of the Witwatersrand, whose scientists have been responsible for the main excavations of the World Heritage Site. They are credited with many of the famous discoveries including the world famous “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”, an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than 3-million years.The tours at the Sterkfontein Caves start above ground and then take visitors deep into the caves.
We recommend booking an excursion to Freedom Park Museum, the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria and other places of interest with us.
You will be picked up at any of the following spots for the start of the tour between 8 am and 9 am:
1. O.R.Tambo Airport, 2. Gautrain Centurion Station, 3. Your centrally located hotel, 4. Home pick up
Please request a quote (info@amatungulu.com) for home pick up, or if your hotel is not on our route. (Between the O.R.Tambo Airport and our destination.) Pick up point must be indicated on the booking form.
-Camera
-Hat and sun protection lotion
-Mosquito repellant
-Wear comfortable shoes and bring along a jersey or jacket.
- Entrance fees​
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide at specialist venues
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Travel insurance; Flights; Airport transfers; Porterage; Visa fees
Cancellation at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
Cancellation between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.