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Cradle of Humankind tour with Sterkfontein Caves

By LBK Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £119 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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

Activity location

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Cradle of Humankind tour with Sterkfontein Caves
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
£118.61 x 1 Adult£118.61
Total
Price is £118.61
Until Mon, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Helmet
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and drop off in a standard comfortable air conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch and snacks are available on own account at the local restaurants

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people who are claustrophobic and people with chest problems.
  • This tour is temporarily not available till further notice, due to effects of floods at Sterkfontein Caves.
  • You need to wear comfortable shoes and pants.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • All our drivers and guides got their Covid 19 vaccines. Wearing of masks is no more mandatory in our country, however we advise our guests to wear masks if they feel feverish.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Sterkfontein Cave
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
A guided tour of the Caves which descend 60 metres below the ground will leave you with memorable and informative experience. You also go on a journey of the types of tools/equipments humans have been using from olden days. You learn about fossils on display including the famous fossils:Mrs Ples and Little foot. About 1000 hominid fossils have been discovered at Sterkfontein Caves. You will experience one of the the richest and most productive Polaeo-anthrological sites in the world; the birth place of Humanity, ancestors lived here  millions years ago. Homo sapiens, the species to which we all belong, evolved  at the Cradle of Humankind. We give you some time to browse the curio/gift shop, where you can buy items of personal interest and gifts for your loved ones and to sit for lunch if there is a need. Allocated time include travelling time.

Location

Activity location

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    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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