South Africa · Cave Exploration

8-Hour Cradle of Humankind Tour with Sterkfontein Caves

8 Hours Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Cradle of Humankind at the Maropeng Visitor Centre
02 Learn about the origins of humankind at one of South Africa's 8 Heritage Sites
03 Take an underground boat ride through the stages of Earth's creation
04 Explore the Sterkfontein limestone caves, a nearby heritage site

Discover the Cradle of Humankind at the Maropeng Visitor Centre and the Sterkfontein limestone caves on this 8-hour trip from Johannesburg. Learn about the origins of humankind through the exhibits at one of South Africa's 8 Heritage Sites, then continue to the nearby caves, another important heritage landmark. This experience offers an engaging look into early human history in a remarkable archaeological setting.

Learn about the origins of humankind on a self-guided tour, take an underground boat ride through the various stages of Earth's creation, and explore the exhibition halls and other art displays.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Johannesburg, Pretoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves Tour

After pickup from your hotel, begin your tour at the Cradle of Humankind museum and the Sterkfontein Caves. Located about an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria, Maropeng is the official visitor centre of the Cradle of Humankind. It is one of South Africa's 8 Heritage Sites and a major tourist attraction in the country. Learn about the origins of humankind on a self-guided tour, take an underground boat ride through the various stages of Earth's creation, and explore the exhibition halls and other art displays.
Continue to the Sterkfontein Caves, a short distance from Maropeng. This set of limestone caves is also a Heritage Site and is home to numerous African wasp species.