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Cradle of Humankind Full Day Tour from Pretoria and Johannesburg
Product code 20111P10
From
From ZAR 3,334
Dates
Jan 2, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-99
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Cradle of Humankind Full Day Tour from Pretoria and Johannesburg
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
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Cradle of Humankind Full Day Tour from Pretoria and Johannesburg





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Why Travelers Love This
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. It is the world’s richest early hominin site, and is home to around 40% of the world’s known human ancestor fossils.
Overview
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. It is the world’s richest early hominin site, and is home to around 40% of the world’s known human ancestor fossils.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Driver/guide
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
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! We conduct a driving tour in our closed air-conditioned Ulysses vehicle through the Park and predator camps and the tour is concluded with a walk through their breeding centre and crèche area.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
The Wonder Caves are one of the most beautiful 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 metres is believed to be 2.2 million year 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. No crawling is necessary What You Can Expect • Natural Wonder 5 – 10 million years old • Cave Pearls • Formations up to 15m • Rim Stone pool • Stalactites & Stalagmites
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
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 Visitors’ Centre and the entire layout of the individual facilities across the site is based on the theme of constant discovery. An original fossil display and a boat ride on an underground lake through the four life-giving elements that combined to form the earth and shape the world as it is known today, are offered in the Maropeng Visitors’ Centre.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Child rate applies when sharing with 1 paying adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.7
3 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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