The Cradle of Humankind – declared a World Heritage site in 1999 - is a 47 000-hectare area in the western part of Gauteng Province with around 40 different fossil sites where several of the world's most famous and important fossils have been discovered. We offer a half day tour to any one of the following, and a full day tour combining three of the following four attractions:

• Sterkfontein Caves
• Rhino & Lion Park
• Wonder Caves
• Maropeng Centre

RHINO & LION PARK

Situated in a World Heritage Site, The Cradle of Humankind, this 1 200 hectare park is home to over 700 head of game including white rhino, lion, buffalo, cheetah, wild dog, hippo and crocodile.  Their newly built breeding centre houses, amongst others, Bengal and Syberian tigers, jaguars and white lions.  If your holiday is nearing its end, but you still need to get those photos to impress your friends - this is it!

WONDER CAVE

One of the most beautifully naturally decorated caves in South Africa.  Since its discovery only 100 years ago, few people have entered the Caves and it is thus relatively well preserved and virtually untouched The enormous cave chamber with a volume of 46 000 cubic meters is believed to be 2.2 million years old. Hourly tours are conducted on well-lit pathways where no crawling is necessary. Access to the underground cavern is by means of about 90 steps and then a lift.

STERKFONTEIN CAVES

In 1947 a well-preserved skull of a species of early man known as Plesianthropus transvaalensis was discovered. The skull became known as Mrs. Ples, dating back 2.5-million years. The total of over 700 hominid specimens found here has made Sterkfontein the world’s richest hominid site. A section of the caves is visited on an hour long guided tour and the excavation site can be viewed. A visit to the newly built Sterkfontein Orientation Centre is also included, displaying information about significant findings, as well as general information on human and cultural evolution.

MAROPENG CENTRE

The main building at Maropeng, called the Tumulus, emulates an ancient burial mound from the front, and in stark contrast, upon exiting, a very modern iconic structure is revealed. The architecture is symbolic of the journey through the evolution of life that is represented underground in the Maropeng Visitor Centre and the entire layout of the individual facilities across the site is based on the theme of constant discovery.

Includes: Guided Transport and Entrance Fees




An overnight package includeing return transport from the hotels in the Cradle of Humankind area.