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Cradle of Humankind - A look back in time
Cradle of Humankind - A look back in time
Cradle of Humankind - A look back in time
Cradle of Humankind - A look back in time
Cradle of Humankind - A look back in time

Cradle of Humankind - A look back in time

By Cashan Africa Tours & Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$182 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The Cradle of Humankind is a protected 47 000 hectare Unesco World Heritage site.It is situated in a completely unique geological and ecological region of the planet. This is what was made it both special for the evolution of humankind and also for the preservation of that extraordinarily rich record in its buried fossils. The cave systems are the major part of its attractions and make valuable contributions to the global research into our shared origins. Both Sterkfontein and the Maropeng sites bring all this to guests in an interesting and understandable fashion. A bonus is the exquisite landscapes of the Cradle. There are nearly 600 cave sites, incredible paleontological discoveries, game reserves and private boutique hotels and conference centres, The Cradle is a popular weekend break away area, testament to its success.

Activity location

  • Rosebank
    • 130 Oxford Road
    • 2196, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rosebank
    • 130 Oxford Road
    • 2196, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Cradle of Humankind - A look back in time
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$181.55 x 1 AdultAU$181.55
Total
Price is AU$181.55
Until Fri, 17 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included1 bottle still mineral water per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Sterkfontein Cave
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will give a detailed description about cave formation and the preservation of fossils in this 20 million years old cave system. On the surface your guide will discuss how potential past living conditions, competition for food and climate changes influenced and assisted hominin evolution and increased the adaptive success of our recent ancestors. All this plays forward into modern human society,
Maropeng Visitor Centre
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Maropeng Visitors Centre is the official visitors centre for the World heritage site known as the Cradle of Humankind. Our accredited guide will introduce you to the design concept of the structure and pay your admission fees. Your guide will take you through the exhibition which includes interactive exhibits, a boat ride and multiple static displays. The guide will assist with the back storey to the exhibits and how they relate to the caves and other parts of the much larger regional cave systems. Fossils and caves have context and considerable ongoing research that is both interesting and rewarding to explore. The past 8 years have thrown up many new discoveries and they in turn have brought answers and more questions. This is an exciting and rewarding tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRosebank
    • 130 Oxford Road
    • 2196, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERosebank
    • 130 Oxford Road
    • 2196, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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