Explore ancient fossils and human evolution at the Cradle of Humankind. Discover Mrs. Ples and Little Foot in a world-renowned heritage site.
Explore ancient fossils and human evolution at the Cradle of Humankind. Discover Mrs. Ples and Little Foot in a world-renowned heritage site.
- Sterkfontein Cave - Embark on a guided tour of the caves, descending 60 meters below the surface, for an unforgettable and educational experience. Discover the evolution of human tools and equipment from ancient times. Explore fossils on display, including the renowned Mrs. Ples and Little Foot. Approximately 1,000 hominid fossils have been…
- Sterkfontein Cave - Embark on a guided tour of the caves, descending 60 meters below the surface, for an unforgettable and educational experience. Discover the evolution of human tools and equipment from ancient times. Explore fossils on display, including the renowned Mrs. Ples and Little Foot. Approximately 1,000 hominid fossils have been unearthed at Sterkfontein Caves. Experience one of the world’s richest and most productive paleo-anthropological sites, the birthplace of humanity, where ancestors lived millions of years ago. Homo sapiens, the species to which everyone belongs, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind. Visitors are given time to explore the curio/gift shop, purchase items of personal interest, and find gifts for loved ones, with an option to enjoy lunch if desired. The allocated time includes travel time.
- Entrance and guided tour
- Helmet
- Pick up and drop off in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance and guided tour
- Helmet
- Pick up and drop off in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Lunch
Visit Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind which was declared A WORLD HERITAGE SITE by UNESCO in 1999, because of its exceptional contribution to our understanding of Humankind History, and development over more than 3 million years.
The Ape-man skull discovered by Robert Broom in 1947 is one of the fossils on display. The skull was later…
Visit Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind which was declared A WORLD HERITAGE SITE by UNESCO in 1999, because of its exceptional contribution to our understanding of Humankind History, and development over more than 3 million years.
The Ape-man skull discovered by Robert Broom in 1947 is one of the fossils on display. The skull was later named Mrs. Ples; this skull rocketed Sterkfontein Caves into World prominence. The skull is estimated to be more than 2.3 million years old.
Professor Ron Clarke discovered the little foot; an almost complete hominid skeleton aged about 3.5 million years old.
Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved at the Cradle of Humankind.
Visitors are welcomed in a A 20 metre tall concrete visitor centre housing the following:
- Homonym exhibition hall with highly informative displays.
- A charming souvenir shop
- A restaurant offering spectacular view of the surrounding and refreshments
- You need to wear comfortable closed shoes and pants.
- Not recommended for people who are claustrophobic and people with chest problems.
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.
