Private Tour

Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves and Soweto Tour

Overview

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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):

7 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Entrance fee

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Alcoholic Beverages

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Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves and Soweto Tour

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Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Full day tour to Sterkfontein caves, cradle of human kind and Soweto
Amita p,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
It is not for the faint...
sibs m,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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