Cradle of humankind & Maropeng/sterkfontein caves tour
Description
Fun,smile,affordable,liable,knowledgeable,experience,the offers a great chance to learn about the type of rocks find in the caves,the fossils discovered in the caves as well as how the fossils end up in the caves..a tour not to be missed
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Itinerary
The Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng are located near Johannesburg, South Africa, and are part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Sterkfontein Caves: These famous limestone caves are renowned for their rich fossil deposits, including some of the most significant archaeological discoveries related to human evolution, such as the remains of "Little Foot" and "Mrs. Ples." Guided tours offer visitors a glimpse into the underground chambers, showcasing stunning rock formations and the history of human ancestors. Maropeng: This is the official visitor center for the Cradle of Humankind and provides an interactive and educational experience focused on the origins of humanity. The exhibits cover a range of topics, from the development of hominins to the evolution of the planet. Maropeng also features beautiful surroundings, including panoramic views of the region, making it a great destination for learning and exploration.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup and drop offs at any hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria, guest can wait at hotel lobby our guide will arrive 15 minutes before tour departure. lists of pickup and drop off *Hotels *Guest lodge *Backpackers *Boutique hotels *Private homes
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
The trip was excellent. The caves tour and Maropeng museum had so much history connected to Johannesburg. Had a great conversation with our guide and he shared so much about South Africa.
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I went on a tour of the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves near Johannesburg with Swangs Safaris. My guide for the day was Katlego. Katlego picked me up perfectly on time at my hotel. Swangs Safari kept me informed where was supposed to come snd when he had reached the hotel pickup point. Katlego is a very polite, smart, young man with the innate skill to connect with people. I wish him all the success in his career. The drive to the Sterkfontein Caves was about an hour but Katlego explained the different neighborhoods and regions we were passing through. The caves were exciting and we learned a lot about the prehistoric site and the fossil digs. Then we went to the Cradle of Humankind museum. It was also very informative. I was not a huge fan of the little boat ride inside. I had a wonderful day and highly recommend Swangs Safaris and my guide, Katlego.
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Great guide and driver. Very informative and friendly. Great time.
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Our guide, Cat, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was courteous and helpful throughout, and a careful driver
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GK was an outstanding guide on my tour of the Cradle of Humankind and Maropeng/Sterkfontein Caves. she was friendly, professional. She made the experience engaging and enjoyable, ensured everything ran smoothly throughout the day. Her passion for the area really brought the tour to life and made it even more memorable.
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We had an excellent time at the Cradle of Humankind and had ample time at both Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng. Katlego was an excellent driver who provided lots of interesting information. We would highly recommend this tour.
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A great tour. The best part was the caves. You do need to be able squat / crouch or go through on your knees and there are a lot stairs in and out so you need a reasonable level of fitness. KG provided really interesting commentary.
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Pastor was our guide - drove us to the 2 sites that we visited. Tour was very informative especially if you are interested in evolution and how humans came to be. Pastor provided a lot of information on the people, culture and the current politics in SA. He answered a lot of questions we had. Car was clean and comfortable. Wear comfy shoes with grip for the cave tour.
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Excellent tour. Nice vehicle to travel in. Pastor was our driver, he was very informative and friendly. Sterkfontein caves are a mind-blowing must do.
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The guide, Pastor, was the best. He answered my endless questions about everything South Africa. I enjoyed the museum and the caves, learning about the earliest of mankind.
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