South Africa · Cave Exploration

6-Hour Sterkfontein Caves Tour with Maropeng Visitor Centre

6 Hours Round trip from Kromdraai Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the mysterious Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind
02 Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Johannesburg and Pretoria
03 Discover important fossil finds at the Maropeng Visitor Centre
04 Enjoy a guided cave tour with pickup from Johannesburg, Midrand, or Pretoria

Discover the mysterious Sterkfontein Caves at the Cradle of Humankind on this 6-hour tour in South Africa. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a must-see for anyone exploring the region, and learn more about one of the world's most important paleoanthropological areas. Also explore the Maropeng Visitor Centre, a site of important fossil finds that adds context to the story of human origins.

Go on a guided tour of the Sterkfontein Caves, a fascinating set of limestone caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Johannesburg, Pretoria

Languages Afrikaans, Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Discovery

Pick-up is scheduled between 8 and 10 am from anywhere in Johannesburg, Midrand, or Pretoria by your tour guide.
Head to the Cradle of Humankind and visit the Sterkfontein Caves.
Go on a guided tour of the Sterkfontein Caves, a fascinating set of limestone caves.
Continue to the Maropeng Visitor Centre for a self-guided tour of this site of important fossil finds.
Transfer back to the pick-up point.