Private Tour
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Exploring the Sterkfontein Caves and understanding the rich prehistoric and historical context they offer is an incredible experience that intertwines natural history with the socio-political journey of South Africa, particularly focusing on Soweto during and after Apartheid.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Cradle of Humankind
Your exploration of humanity's journey encompasses our biological origins, cultural evolution, geological foundations, and struggles for freedom. 08:30: Depart hotel (1hr drive to Sterkfontein). 10:00–12:00 Sterkfontein Caves Tour: Fossils: See replicas of "Mrs. Ples" (2.1M-year-old Australopithecus skull) and "Little Foot" (3.7M-year-old skeleton). Afternoon: Soweto (13:00–16:00) *40-min drive from Sterkfontein Soweto Class Contrasts Upper: Beverly Hills (gated mansions). Middle: Orlando East (brick homes, small businesses). Lower: Kliptown (tin shacks, no electricity). Hostels & Baragwanath Hospital Orlando Towers Vilakazi Street Mandela & Tutu house Lunch Break at local restaurant Hector Pieterson Memorial sites Powerful exhibits on the 1976 student uprising. Site of Sam Nzima’s iconic photo. Soccer City Stadium Drive-by view of the "Calabash" (2010 FIFA World Cup final venue). Informal Settlement Walk (Optional Walk 15-20 mins):
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amita p,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our driver was on time, ready to go with all the history of the caves and other 2 sites. Driver was Lindela, excellent with such vast of information and each of our experiences was made very interesting, informative and interactive.
sibs m,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
It is not for the faint hearted. There are spaces that once has to crouch through although the guid was very helpful. The guid in the cave was excellent as was the tour guide who drove us there was also very well informed
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