Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

4.9(44)5 hFree cancellationBy Stephenson Adventures

About this activity

Escape the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg and Pretoria to explore one of the world’s richest concentration of hominid fossils with a tour of The Cradle of Humankind.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the region of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans and Kromdraai, the fossil sites cover an area 53,000 hectares, split across the border of Gauteng and North West provinces. Trapped in a bed of dolomite rock that was deposited 2.5 billion years ago, over 950 hominid fossil specimens have been discovered to date.

Rediscover your ancestral roots with Stephenson Adventures on this combination tour of Sterkfontein Caves and award-winning Maropeng.

What's included

✓Fully guided tour
✓WiFi on board
✓Bottled water
✓Entrance fee
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Pickup & drop off in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas

Not included

✕Anything not mentioned in the tour package
✕Food and beverages

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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