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Excursion to the Sterkfontein Prehistoric Caves, the Cradle of Humankind - from Johannesburg

Visit the Sterkfontein prehistoric caves and explore one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world! On this private tour, your guide will tell you all about this site, known as the "Cradle of Humankind"!

The essentials

Visit the Sterkfontein prehistoric caves and explore one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world! On this private tour, your guide will tell you all about this site, known as the "Cradle of Humankind"!

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Duration
4 hours
Languages
English
French
German
Starting time
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

See the impressive Sterkfontein prehistoric caves, the Cradle of Humankind

Science Museum exhibition

A guided tour (in English or French)

Pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg

Description

Discover the exceptional UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sterkfontein and visit the prehistoric caves!

Leaving from your hotel in Johannesburg, you'll head to the Sterkfontein prehistoric caves (located about an hour's drive away). Your guide will tell you about the history of these caves and the incredible heritage found inside: from 1890 onwards, archaeological digs at the caves uncovered fossils dating back several million years. These discoveries led to Sterkfontein being called the "Cradle of Humankind"!

During your tour, you'll see stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over the centuries and visit the science museum with its collection of prehistoric fossils and skeletons! You can also stop for a break at the restaurant and pick up a few souvenirs from the gift shop.

At the end of this fascinating archaeological excursion, you'll be driven back to your hotel.

Important information

  • Availability: daily (except in exceptional cases)
  • Times: 8am and 1pm
  • Starting point: pick-up from your hotel in Johannesburg
  • Please note that pick-up is not available in the OR Tambo airport district and Kempton Park area.
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour
  • Your tour will be conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle. You will make many visits on foot
  • The tour may be cancelled in the event of force majeure. In this case, the activity will be postponed or a refund will be made
  • Your guide will be multilingual

Included

  • Excursion to the Sterkfontein prehistoric caves

  • Admission to the prehistoric caves and the science museum

  • The services of a certified guide (commentary in English or French)

  • Round-trip transport from your hotel in Johannesburg

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Any other extras

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