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Cradle of Humankind tour Packages

STERKFONTEIN CAVES TOUR (Half day +- 4 hours)
MAROPENG VISITOR CENTRE (Half day +-8 hours)
STERKFONTEIN CAVES AND MAROPENG VISITOR CENTRE (Full day +- 8 hours)

Hours allocated above include travelling times.
Please note: Sterkfontein caves is closed till further notice.
We give service to individuals, small and big groups including Leisure/corporate,students and school groups, package rates are on request

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Pick up points
We do Private pick ups and drop offs at hotels/ guest houses/ Airbnbs/ Places of work in Johannesburg South, North and North west including Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose Arch, Houghton, Westcliff, Melville, Fourways, Roodepoort etc; East of Johannesburg including Kempton Park and hotels around OR Tambo airport etc; In Mulderdrift, Lanseria, Midrand and Pretoria.

Pick up times:
Half day tours: Daily anytime between 9h30 and 13h00
Full day tour: Daily at 9h30

Minimum:1 pax
Maximum:100 pax

Closed: Christmas Day, Day of Good will,New years day and Good Friday

Package rates inclusions:

Transportation in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle
Entrance and guided tour to Sterkfontein Caves and / Maropeng Visitor Centre
Passenger liability insurance

Please note:
* Lunch is optional for individuals and small groups available on own account.
* We can include lunch for groups of 15pax and above.

We use qualified experienced tour guides.
Our drivers have professional driving permits.

LEISURE / CORPORATE GROUPS PACKAGE+ LUNCH
(Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Visitor Centre full day tour +-8 hrs)
Package rate inclusions:
* Pick up and drop off in a comfortable air conditioned mini bus or coach
* Guided tour
* Entrance to Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Visitor center
* Set menu lunch/ buffet lunch

Minimum set menu: 15 guests
Minimum buffet menu:30 guests

SCHOOL GROUPS PACKAGE
Maximum: 100 learners
(Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng Visitor Centre +- 8hrs )

Package rate inclusions
* Pick up and drop off at the school in a comfortable air conditioned mini bus or coach
* Guided tour
* Entrance to Sterkfontein Caves and to Maropeng Visitor Centre

Please note:
Lunch packs can be included on the tour package ( Optional )
On the pack you have: Beef burger/ Chicken burger/ Cheese and tomato sandwich, Simba,Chocolate,whole fruit and juice box( Optional )
WHAT TO WEAR:
* Comfortable clothes and closed shoes
* Peelable jackets on cold and rainy days
WHAT TO BRING:
* Your camera or smart phone for picture opportunities

Sterkfontein Caves Overview

There are 15 major fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind of which the Sterkfontein Caves is the richest. A guided tour of the Caves which descend 60 meters below the ground will leave you with memorable and informative experience.

Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of humankind 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. It is about 50km north-west of Johannesburg.

About 1000 hominid fossils have been discovered at Sterkfontein Caves. It is one of the richest and most productive Polaeo-anthrological sites in the world. The birth place of Humanity. Ancestors lived here for more than 3 million years ago.

Fossils on display are a testimony to the origins of Humankind. 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.

A 20 metre tall concrete visitor centre houses the following:
- Homonym exhibition hall with highly informative displays.
- A charming souvenir shop
- A restaurant offering spectacular view of the surrounding sites

Important:
Please wear comfortable shoes when visiting the Caves
Sterkfontein Caves tour is for the physically healthy people. There are a number of tight spots and pathways to negotiate, the tour is not recommended for people who are Claustrophobic. It is also not recommended for people who have acute asthma and people who have chest problems.

Maropeng Visitor Centre Overview
Maropeng Visitor Centre is a short drive from Sterkfontein Caves. It is an extinguishing World-Class Exhibition focusing on the development of Humans and our Ancestors over the past few million years.

Maropeng Visitor fossil Exhibits covers an area of 2500m²
The exhibition is housed in the Tumulus, a unique architectural structure resembling an ancient burial mount.
Maropeng provides visitors with a rare opportunity to view original hominids and dinosaur fossils, as well as ancient artefacts. The interactive displays will leave you feeling exhilarated about the Past, Present and future.
You will also realize that all of Humans share an African heritage. The underground boat ride is retracing the various stages of the Creation of Earth