Full-Day Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
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Overview
This tour is private with just you and your guide in the vehicle. To the west of Johannesburg where the Highveld starts its descent to the Bushveld from the lies, an area of undulating hills referred to as the Cradle of Humankind. It gains its name from the amounts of fossil remains of early man and our more apelike ancestors discovered here in the dolomite caves just beneath its surface. The geology of the region has made it one of the richest fossil-bearing regions in the world not just of early ape-men but many other extinct creatures. Sterkfontein Caves are where the original discoveries were made but it is now closed due to flooding and so we will first visit the custodians of the discoveries at the University of the Witwatersrand Department of Paleoanthropology at the wonderfully informative Origins Centre there. Then from here to the area of The Cradle and there visit the Maropeng Mound and/or the Wonder Caves as time allows.
Ticket Options
3 Options Available
Lesedi & Wonder Cave: $2950
Origins Centre & Lesedi : $3580
Origins Centres&Maropeng: $3750
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenirs and Curios
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- All tours conducted by fully qualified English speaking tour guides in approved vehicles. Other language guides on request.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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