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Cradle of Humankind/sterkfontein caves & Apartheid Museum Tour
Product code 158516P50
From
From ZAR 2,550
Dates
Available from Aug 7, 2025
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-99
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Cradle of Humankind/sterkfontein caves & Apartheid Museum Tour
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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/sterkfontein caves & Apartheid Museum Tour





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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
Apartheid Museum: Take a Long Walk to Freedom Experience: This isn't just a visit; it's an immersive, chronological journey through apartheid. Your entry card assigns a racial classification, setting the tone. Key Focus: Follow the literal and metaphorical Long Walk to Freedom exhibit path. Understand the brutality of the system, resistance movements, pivotal figures (Mandela, Sisulu, Biko), and the arduous transition to democracy. Impact: Prepare for powerful multimedia, personal testimonies, artifacts (like Mandela's prison cell replica), and confronting displays on segregation laws, violence, and resilience. It's essential context for modern South Africa. Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site: Sterkfontein Caves: Connect with the Fossils Descend: Walk deep into the cool, ancient limestone caves where iconic fossils like Mrs. Ples & Little Foot" were found.
Overview
Apartheid Museum: Take a Long Walk to Freedom Experience: This isn't just a visit; it's an immersive, chronological journey through apartheid. Your entry card assigns a racial classification, setting the tone. Key Focus: Follow the literal and metaphorical Long Walk to Freedom exhibit path. Understand the brutality of the system, resistance movements, pivotal figures (Mandela, Sisulu, Biko), and the arduous transition to democracy. Impact: Prepare for powerful multimedia, personal testimonies, artifacts (like Mandela's prison cell replica), and confronting displays on segregation laws, violence, and resilience. It's essential context for modern South Africa. Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site: Sterkfontein Caves: Connect with the Fossils Descend: Walk deep into the cool, ancient limestone caves where iconic fossils like Mrs. Ples & Little Foot" were found.
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Apartheid museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
8 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Cradle of Humankind (Sterkfontein Caves): World Heritage Site: Explore the caves where some of the world's most significant hominid fossils were discovered (like "Mrs. Ples" and "Little Foot"). Human Evolution: Your expert guide will bring the story of our ancestors to life – how they lived, evolved, and migrated. Geology: Learn about the unique dolomitic limestone rock formations, how the caves formed over millions of years, and why they became such perfect fossil traps. Experience: Descend into the caves (be prepared for some narrow passages and stairs!), see excavation sites, and visit the on-site exhibition centre. Apartheid Museum: The Long Walk to Freedom: This isn't just a phrase; it's the core narrative of the museum. The exhibits chronologically guide you through the rise, brutal reality, and eventual fall of apartheid. *We start our tour at 7:30 we then visit Sterkfontein caves-2 hours guided tour 9:00-11:00 *Maropeng museum 11:30-13:00 Lunch-45 min Apartheid museum-2 hours
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
4.8
4 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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