# Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Day Tour

> Join us on a day tour to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves - a place where human evolution was discovered. With a combination of history and heritage, this tour will leave you in awe with the remains found and stories told.

## Overview

**Location:** Johannesburg, South Africa
**Duration:** 0 day, 4 hours, 0 min
**Price:** R190 Per Person
**Tour Type:** Sightseeing Tour
**Difficulty:** Basic
**Guide Language:** English

## Description

Quick Info:

Cradle of Humankind is one of the eight World Heritage Sites
situated in South Africa. Although Africa has been established as the
birthplace of humankind, this is where our original and collective umbilical
cord lies and is buried. Sterkfontein Caves is a set of limestone caves of
special interest to paleo-anthropologists as well as those interested in the
origin of humans. The Sterkfontein Caves is owned by the University of
Witswatersrand, whose scientists are responsible for the main excavations that
have taken place at the World Heritage Site. They are credited with many of the
significant discoveries in the caves such as the famous fossils named Mrs. Du
Ples and Little Foot, the latter being an almost complete Australopithecus
skeleton dating back more than 3 million years. 

Do This Because:








Discover the human fossils of Mrs. Du Ples and little foot
dating 3 million years. The site is a renowned World Heritage Site and is owned
by the University of Witswatersrand. At Maropeng Visitors Centre a world-class
exhibition focusing on the development of humankind and ancestors, discover the
formation of the planet and the present world of today. Learn more about how
humankind was born and view the stone tool. Enjoy this tour at leisure and
explore the center throughout.

## Highlights

Sterkfontein Caves guided tour
Maropeng guided tour
Learn more about the Origin of Humankind
Personalized tour with driver-guide in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi

## What's Included

What's Included:

English speaking guide 
Vehicle and fuel
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled mineral water
Entrance to Cradle of Humankind and Maropeng Caves 
What's Excluded:

All meals and drinks 
Gratuities (Optional)
All entrance fees to places of interest
Items of personal nature

## Cancellation Policy

100% refund when canceling 7 days prior to the tour starting time

## Book This Tour

To book **Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Day Tour**, visit the link below or contact Kasi Africa Safari directly.

[Book Now](https://kasiafricasafari.co.za/tours/the-cradle-of-humankind-and-sterkfontein-caves-day-tour/)

---
*Source: [Kasi Africa Safari](https://kasiafricasafari.co.za/tours/the-cradle-of-humankind-and-sterkfontein-caves-day-tour/)*