Cradle of Humankind Tour - Sterkfontein Caves with Maropeng Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

7 hours

Mobile ticket

The Cradle of Humanity, located just outside of Johannesburg, is one of South Africa's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This unique site offers tours that provide insights into the origins of humankind in Africa. Visitors can learn firsthand what it means to be human by viewing the numerous fossils found here which explain human evolution.

Tour Highlights:

- The Dawn of Our Species: View some of the oldest evidence of human ancestors ever discovered.

- The Path to Modern Humans: Understand the evolutionary developments that have shaped Homo sapiens through millions of years.

- Defining Human Traits: Discover what attributes make humans unique in the animal kingdom.

Following the guided tour of the Cradle of Humanity, travelers will have the opportunity to explore the nearby Bathongo Wondercave. Also situated within the World Heritage Site, this cave offers further context about early humanity's emergence in South Africa.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel drop-off

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup

Gratuities

Drinks

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Cradle of Humankind

The Cradle of Human Kind Museum is where the fossils are located and more information on the existence and discovery of human remains in Africa. We will get to understand why historians believe that a lot of us hail from Africa or we have an African heritage in our Blood.

2 hours • Admission Included

Sterkfontein Cave

Alright, now that we've explored the Cradle of Humankind Visitor Center, it's time to check out the Sterkfontein Caves - one of the world's most significant archeological sites. These caves have been hiding some incredible secrets for millions of years, and we're about to uncover them firsthand. Get ready to step back in time and discover where our ancestors once roamed!

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Full-Day Cradle of Human Kind Tour from Johannesburg

Option 1: Cradle of Human Kind Mid - Day Departure
Pickup included

Reviews

4.57

99 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Time
larrytH6689UM,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with lots of information. Friendly driver who also provided info of the area and a willingness to pick me up at the airport because I missed my flight previous day. Excellent
Paleontology Day in South Africa
Chantale B,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The driver guide was helpful, available and knew JoBurg very well. Thank you Michael! The caves/cellars of Sterkfontein: unique and informative experience. The Maropeng Museum: dynamic guide and humorously shared his knowledge.
Memorable Tour
Terri K,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour of the caves. You. Get in there and get to crawl thru in some places that makes this a memorable experience..
Cradle of Humankind Tour
Sightsee36930071576,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our driver was Marvin, a positive man who was courteous, punctual and an excellent driver. He made our day enjoyable! It was a very educational day as well.
The tour was amazing....
Renee S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was amazing. Going in the caves was even better than expected and the visitor center was very well done and interesting. The person I went with was apprehensive about going (thought it would be boring) but loved it as well
Absolutely amazing !!!! Book him while he still have availability
626brights,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marvin was the best guide I’ve ever experienced! We had fun we felt taken care of and throughout our whole trip he was the best part of it all !!!!!
Great day at the Cradle of humanity.
Giordano P,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience. Sello was a great driver and guide. The caves were an experience and the museum was very interesting
Thanks Sello!
W9822MTluciag,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks Sello for your energy and enthusiasm taking us around! The caves were amazing. It was nice to feel at home from home! 😆
Great experience!
annemariem973,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rudzani drove us to our Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein cave tours. Whilst the tours were fabulous, our driver was at all times prompt, friendly, polite, a safe driver and so very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and encourage you to use Africa Mojo Tours and Safaris too. Thank you Rudzani
Face to face with ancestors
Compass40479435621,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour company and our guide Rudzani were very responsible and attentive. The car was new and very clean. Cave and museum are interesting, interactive and very informative. I really liked this place. But I highly recommend the company to make the prices for all members in a group the same (as a solo person joining the group I should have paid more money than another person who come with friend or spouse).