Cradle of Humankind Half Day Tour

HIGHLIGHTS    

• Mrs. Ples & Little Foot
• Maropeng Visitor Centre
• The New Scientific Exhibition

Detailed Itinerary                           

• Mrs. Ples & Little Foot
  In 1947 a scientist found the almost complete skull of an adult female and initially named the skull Plesianthropus transvaalensis (near-man from Transvaal), but it became better known by its nickname, Mrs. Ples. In 1997, a near complete skeleton of a second species of Australopithecus was found in the caves. The skeleton was named Little Foot, since the first parts found (in 1995, in storage) were the bones of a foot.
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  ‌*‌Please note Sterkfontein caves have been closed due to flooding since 2022.
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• Maropeng Visitor Centre
  Maropeng Visitor Centre is the official gateway to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers an interactive journey through the origins of humanity, featuring fascinating fossils, archaeological discoveries, and engaging exhibits on human evolution and climate change.
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• The New Scientific Exhibition
  The new scientific exhibition showcases a reconstruction of a mined cave – formations and geology, early life forms, mammals and hominid fossils, among other topics. It describes in detail important finds, as well as providing information about fossilization, paleobotany and landscapes.
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Departure from your hotel or guesthouse in the Johannesburg area.

Included:

• Registered tour guide
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fee to the Cradle of Humankind

Not included:

• Lunch
• Optional extras

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITION OF SALES

• • General information and conditions of carriage prices, routes, places of interest, destinations, hotels and restaurants are subject to availability and to change
  • Tour departure and arrival are approximate
  • In case of non-presentation on the tours, full cancellation fees will apply.
  • You can cancel until 24 hours before your tours.  
  • German, French, Spanish as well as other foreign language guides are available on request
  • All tours are subject to minimum 2 of passengers
  • All our vehicles are insured substantially for passenger liability
  • Luggage and personal possessions are carried at your own risk
  • Please ensure that valuables and travel documents are kept safe at all time

• Children under 12 benefit from a -50% discount