Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum and Sterkfontein Caves Day Trip
by Solly
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This 7 to 8-hour tour begins with a 1 hour and 30 minute drive from a Johannesburg tourist hotel, departing at 9:30 AM. The first stop is the Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum, located within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Visitors enter through a large burial mound called the Tumulus, which serves as the entrance to the museum. The museum features 2,500 square meters of exhibits that explain the development of humans and their ancestors over millions of years. Included in the museum experience is an underground boat ride through part of the exhibition. After spending time at the museum, the tour continues to the Sterkfontein Caves, a significant fossil site within the Cradle of Humankind. The caves are open from Tuesday through Sunday and are known for important fossil discoveries such as Mrs Ples and Little Foot, as well as thousands of other hominid fossils. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, all entrance fees, taxes, and a bottle of water. Food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are not included. A casual dress code is recommended for this tour.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
The visit includes two centers: the main Maropeng Museum with interactive exhibits about human evolution over the past few million years, and a smaller center that serves as the entrance to the Sterkfontein Caves. Upon arrival, visitors see the Tumulus, a large burial mound marking the entrance. The Maropeng Museum covers 2500m² and features an underground boat ride. The Sterkfontein Caves are open from Tuesday to Sunday. The tour departs at 9:30am from a Johannesburg tourist hotel and includes a 1 hour 30 minute drive.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum and Sterkfontein Caves Day Trip
by Solly
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R3,600Overview
This 7 to 8-hour tour begins with a 1 hour and 30 minute drive from a Johannesburg tourist hotel, departing at 9:30 AM. The first stop is the Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum, located within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Visitors enter through a large burial mound called the Tumulus, which serves as the entrance to the museum. The museum features 2,500 square meters of exhibits that explain the development of humans and their ancestors over millions of years. Included in the museum experience is an underground boat ride through part of the exhibition. After spending time at the museum, the tour continues to the Sterkfontein Caves, a significant fossil site within the Cradle of Humankind. The caves are open from Tuesday through Sunday and are known for important fossil discoveries such as Mrs Ples and Little Foot, as well as thousands of other hominid fossils. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, all entrance fees, taxes, and a bottle of water. Food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are not included. A casual dress code is recommended for this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
The visit includes two centers: the main Maropeng Museum with interactive exhibits about human evolution over the past few million years, and a smaller center that serves as the entrance to the Sterkfontein Caves. Upon arrival, visitors see the Tumulus, a large burial mound marking the entrance. The Maropeng Museum covers 2500m² and features an underground boat ride. The Sterkfontein Caves are open from Tuesday to Sunday. The tour departs at 9:30am from a Johannesburg tourist hotel and includes a 1 hour 30 minute drive.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.