Cradle of Humankind Experience
Welcome home to the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site. The Sterkfontein Caves is a world famous cave where the discovery of ground breaking human evolution happened millions of years ago. Various fossils have been discovered over many years and continue to be discovered in the active caves showing the species that walked the earth millions of years ago
The Maropeng Visitor Centre showcases the discoveries that have been made of various species. The beauty and rock formations make Wonder Caves spectacular to visit after walking down 80 stairs and travelling down 20m with an elevator.
An early morning Hot Air Balloon ride overlooking the Magalies Mountain range and game reserves allowing you to spot various animals from the air sets the tone to the day in the Cradle, Feel the engine of the quad bike or zipline through the air to get your adrenaline pumping or relax at a spa and enjoy the delicious meals and drinks at our renowned local restaurants and breweries.
The Cradle of Humankind is a world heritage site situated only 1 hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The area is renowned for its fossil discoveries that have been made over many years. Many significant fossil finds have been made in the Cradle of Humankind, including the famous fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” and “Homo Naledi”. The area comprises of many paleontological sites, meaning more fossil discoveries still to be made. The Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Visitor centre are a must visit when in Johannesburg.
The area is also made special by various activities to enjoy such as hot air balloon, quad bikes, fly fishing, zipline, water park, game drives, cycling, spa treatments, unique restaurants and craft breweries.
Cradle of Humankind Tour - Adventure in the Cradle
Tour Details:
Depart: 04:00
Return: 16:00
Min 2 pax from R 6 900pp
Includes:
- Entrance fees
- Transport
Highlights:
- Hot air balloon
- Zipline
- Quadbike
An early morning departure from the hotel/guesthouse allows us to be at the launch site at 05:00 to register and have that first cup of coffee to wake us up. We are starting with a Hot Air Balloon experience. After flying over the Magalies mountain range we land and enjoy a delicious five star breakfast
We depart for a Canopy tour where you swing over 10 slides overlooking the Magalies Mountain range
Enjoy a delicious lunch
We start up the engine and enjoy a quad bike experience
Other activities you may enjoy
RIver rafting/ horse riding/ Go karting/ Bungee Jump
Cradle of Humankind Tour - Discoveries Tour
Tour Details:
Depart: 08:00
Return: 15:00
Min 2 pax from R1 600 pp
Includes:
- Entrance fees
- Transport
Highlights:
- Maropeng visitor
- Sterkfontein Caves or
- Wonder Caves or
- Malapa museum
Depart the hotel/guesthouse and travel out of the city to the rolling hills and farming area of the Cradle of Humankind. You will realise that you have arrived in The Cradle when you meet cyclists and runners moving up and down or enjoying coffee at the various pop up coffee spots
We visit Maropeng Visitor Centre which is an exhibition showcasing species that walked the earth millions of years ago. Journey through time, starting with the formation of the planet and through the elements of life.
In the Cradle of Humankind you have the option of visiting the World famous UNESCO World Heritage Site Sterkfontein Caves or the Wonder Caves or The Malapa Museum
The Sterkfontein Caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it takes you back millions of years with each step in the cave revealing some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in human evolution. Learn about the "Mrs Ples" skull and "Little Foot skeleton"
The Wonder Caves are located at the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Game Reserve on the way we could spot Buffalos, Impalas, Wildebeest and Zebras, when we arrive we walk 85 stairs down into the limestone cave which is the 3rd largest cave in South Africa and a further 20m with an elevator.
The Malapa Museum allows you to gain deeper understanding of the 3 million year fossil bearing history of this wilderness in the Cradle Nature Reserve. you also learn of the species discovered in the area such as giant hyenas, false sabre tooth cats and ancestors of wild dogs
Cradle of Humankind Tour 3
Tour Details:
Depart: 08:00
Return: 15:00
Min 4 pax
Includes:
- Entrance fees
- Transport
Highlights:
- Canopy Tour
- Beer Tasting
Cradle of Humankind Tour 4
Tour details
Depart: 08:30 – 09:00
Return: 16:30
Min 2 pax
From R1 200pp(excludes Hot Air Balloon, optional extras)
Includes
- Entrance fees
- Transport
Highlight
- Sterkfontein caves
- Maropeng visitor centre
- Lion & Safari Park
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