Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves trip from Johannesburg

Explore Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves. Discover ancient fossils, world heritage sites, and the origins of life on this immersive tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maropeng Visitor Centre - Explore the Maropeng Museum, which means “returning to the place of origin,” and learn about our evolution, discover extinct animal species from the last century, and observe the ongoing human impact on Earth.
  • Sterkfontein Cave - Recognized as one of the most significant Palaeo-anthropological sites globally, this…
What's Included
  • Entrance into Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind
  • Entrance into Sterkfontein Caves
  • Malapa Museum experience (alternative when Sterkfontein Caves is closed)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the origins of life up close. The Cradle of Humankind, one of South Africa’s eight world heritage sites, features 13 globally recognized excavation sites. The first Hominid Fossil was unearthed in 1924. Visit the Maropeng Museum, which means “returning to the place of origin.” Learn about animal species that went extinct in the last century and…

Location
Maropeng Visitor Centre
R400 off R563 Hekpoort Road, Sterkfontein
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ravettij
Jan 31, 2026
Hyped up timeline - Their description was misleading in the time involved. It is not a full day tour. The exhibits were excellent but the $189 was overpriced for the time involved. Hotel pickup was 8am and back by 1pm which included 2 hours of driving time. The driver/guide was friendly but I missed much of his comments due to his heavy accent. Asking to slow down did not help.
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From $199
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).