Cradle of Humankind: Fossil Exploration Tour
4.3
9 Ratings
The Cradle of Humankind

Discover the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with this comprehensive day tour from Johannesburg. Gain insights into the origins of humanity and view fossils that trace back to the dawn of human existence.
Note: The caves have reopened after a three-year closure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Cradle of Humankind - Departing from a hotel in Johannesburg, the journey takes you through the northern suburbs towards the Cradle of Humankind. The tour guide will provide updates on your location, enhancing the enjoyment of the tour.
    The Cradle of Humankind spans approximately 47,000 hectares and is situated about 50 kilometers from…
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What's Included
  • Round Transportation with Pick up and Drop off included
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • All Entrance Fees Included
What's Not Included
  • Gratitudes
  • Soviniar
Location
The Cradle of Humankind
Krugersdorp North
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.3
(9 Ratings)
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Sampath_v
Aug 27, 2024
Origin of Earth and various species including humanbeings and life around us - Good illustrated experience of the origin of earth and mankind and the need to preserve our universe for future generations
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Heather_t
May 26, 2024
Splendid morning Adventure - Our tour guide Philip was knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. The Cradle of Humankind was informative but not overwhelming. The only disappointment was that the caves were not open for us to experience but that is not in the tour guide or operators control.
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Tina_h
Oct 27, 2023
The must do thing if here for a short time - Though the caves were not open the museum was and it was much more complex than expected. Our guide was well informed and talkative both to and from the site, helping us better understand the importance
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Cindy
Sep 5, 2022
Must see experience of UNESCO World Heritage site of Cradle of Humankind - Excellent tour and driving by MK at Virgio Tours. Informative and interesting time. Be sure to wear good shoes for caves
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John_s
Aug 31, 2024
Very good museum trip with great detail and illustration. - The Museum was great and very interactive for children. Well done! If the government and the University would get their act together and quit fighting over control rights of the caves and open them, I would have given it a 5 star
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Gregory_s
May 1, 2024
Fascinating look at the origins of our species - Our Viator guide Phillip was wonderful, knowledgeable, and willing to share his perspective on many topics beyond our tour. The museum was fascinating and informative. The cave being closed is a disappointment, but beyond Victor's control.
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Chrissg3169rw
Feb 8, 2024
Good, inexpensive, enjoyable, easy way to see the Cradle of Humankind - Excellent tour. All very simple and no frills, with a great price to match. We had a good car and careful driver who was helpful and informative. The focus of the tour, the Cradle of Humankind, was well worth seeing. We were very happy with what we got and the price we got it for.
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264archien
Nov 12, 2023
Do not use TripAdvisor! - TripAdvisor did not inform us that the caves were closed but still charged us a lot of money which is a disgrace! TripAdvisor said the tour will be an average of 6 hours long which includes visiting Maropeng and Sterkfontein caves but it was only 2 hours long since the caves are closed for a long time now. The tour guide and Virgio tours was excellent, they were the ones that informed us about all the changes when they picked us up and they tried to make the short trip worthwhile. We learn from our mistakes and I will inform everyone I know to never use TripAdvisor again and just go straight to Virgio tours. TripAdvisor is deceiving you with the wrong information. In TripAdvisor’s review fraud it states: “Any attempts to mislead, influence or impersonate a traveler is considered fraudulent, and is subject to penalties. This may include but is not limited to: Attempts by an owner or agent of a property to boost the reputation of a business” Yet TripAdvisor misleads the customers with information to ensure a booking through them. very disappointed, incorrect and clearly outdated information on TripAdvisor’s site.
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Douglas_l
Mar 18, 2025
Less Than Expected - It is a half day, not a full day excursion. A private guide is not always available at the museum. However, the museum is interesting and well maintained.
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