Explore the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage site, and discover 40% of the world’s known human ancestor fossils on a full-day tour.
Explore the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage site, and discover 40% of the world’s known human ancestor fossils on a full-day tour.
- Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve - Located within the World Heritage Site, The Cradle of Humankind, this expansive 1,200-hectare park is home to over 700 animals, including white rhinos, lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles. Their newly established breeding center features Bengal and Siberian tigers, jaguars, and white lions….
- Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve - Located within the World Heritage Site, The Cradle of Humankind, this expansive 1,200-hectare park is home to over 700 animals, including white rhinos, lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles. Their newly established breeding center features Bengal and Siberian tigers, jaguars, and white lions. If your vacation is coming to a close and you still need those impressive photos for your friends, this is the perfect spot! Enjoy a guided driving tour in a closed, air-conditioned Ulysses vehicle through the park and predator camps, concluding with a walk through the breeding center and nursery area.
- Bothongo Wondercave - The Wonder Caves are among the most stunning naturally adorned caves in South Africa. Discovered only a century ago, few have ventured into the caves, leaving them remarkably preserved and virtually untouched. The vast cave chamber, with a volume of 46,000 cubic meters, is estimated to be 2.2 million years old. Hourly tours are available on well-lit pathways, with no crawling required. Access to the underground cavern involves approximately 90 steps followed by a lift. No crawling is necessary.
What You Can Expect
• Natural Wonder 5 – 10 million years old
• Cave Pearls
• Formations up to 15m
• Rim Stone pool
• Stalactites & Stalagmites
- Maropeng Visitor Centre - The main building at Maropeng, known as the Tumulus, resembles an ancient burial mound from the front, while revealing a modern iconic structure upon exit. The architecture symbolizes the journey through the evolution of life, represented underground in the Maropeng Visitors’ Centre. The entire layout of the facilities across the site is themed around constant discovery. The Maropeng Visitors’ Centre offers an original fossil display and a boat ride on an underground lake through the four life-giving elements that combined to form the earth and shape the world as it is known today.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- All Fees and Taxes
The Cradle of Humankind, recognized as a World Heritage site in 1999, spans 47,000 hectares in the western region of Gauteng Province. This area boasts approximately 40 fossil sites, where some of the most renowned and significant fossils have been unearthed. It is the richest early hominin site globally, containing about 40% of the world’s known…
The Cradle of Humankind, recognized as a World Heritage site in 1999, spans 47,000 hectares in the western region of Gauteng Province. This area boasts approximately 40 fossil sites, where some of the most renowned and significant fossils have been unearthed. It is the richest early hominin site globally, containing about 40% of the world’s known fossils of human ancestors.
- Child rate applies when sharing with 1 paying adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.