Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site
Joined 2025
The Cradle of Humankind tour will begin with a guided tour of the Maropeng Visitors Centre after which a visit and underground guided tour of the nearby Sterkfontein Caves.
Both sites are situated in an UNESCO World Heritage Site (Proclaimed in 2000).
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Johannesburg or Pretoria Hotel
- Accommodation venue in Johannesburg or Pretoria, alternatively OR Tambo International Airport
Maropeng Official Visitors Centre
A one hour guided tour of the Maropeng Official Visitors Centre.
Here you will learn about the birth of our planet and journey through to present day Earth.
Sterkfontein Caves
A coffee shop is on site for lunch and refreshments.
Experience the excitement of a guided underground tour of an active archeological dig site. The Sterkfontein Caves are also part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour duration is one hour.
Sterkfontein Caves
Depart for Johannesburg or Pretoria
Ending Point
Johannesburg or Pretoria
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
The Tour Price includes:
Driver/Guide
Pick up and drop off in Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Vehicle (VW Transporter)
Fuel and Toll Fees
Not included in this tour:
Refreshments/Lunch.
Entrance fees as below:
Maropeng Visitors Centre at R 150.00 per person
Sterkfontein Caves at R 150.00 per person.
Tour Important Information
This Tour is NOT available on Mondays.
Good walking shoes are highly recommended.
A fair degree of fitness is required as there is walking and steps involved.
This tour is not available on a Monday.
A fair degree of fitness is required for this tour.
This tour includes going underground with a helmet.
Important message from the supplier
The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
All tours are conducted by myself. I am the driver and the guide.
All tours are private tours (family and friend groups)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Simon T.
I am a passionate National Culture and Bushveld Biome Nature Guide based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Focusing on South African Culture and Wildlife Conservation with a keen interest in hiking and other outdoor activities.
$380/ per group
