Cradle of Humankind Experience
Welcome home to the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site. The area is renowned for the discoveries of species that walked the earth many 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 recently “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 and by various tourism products located around the area. There are many 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: 13:00
Min 2 pax
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 breakfast
We depart for a fly fishing experience just to slow down the pace or accelerate the pace with a canopy tour(10 x ziplines),
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
Includes:
- Entrance fees
- Transport
Highlights:
- Maropeng visitor
- Wonder Caves
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 focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past million years. Journey through time, starting with the formation of the planet and through the elements of life.
Our next stop is the Wonder Caves and on the way we could spot Buffalos, Impalas, Wildebeest and Zebras, when we arrive we walk 85 stairs down into the cave and a further 20m with an elevator.
Inside the Cave we will be greeted by the beauty of the Limestones. We will learn about the formation of Limestone vaves and shown various points of interest in the cave including the mine that once operated in the cave. This is the 3rd largest cave in South Africa
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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