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Cradle of Humankind Full Day Tour

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Duration
Full Day Tour
Type
Sight Seeing
Min Booking
2 Person (s)

Overview

Cradle of Humankind Full Day Tour
 

Departure from your hotel or guesthouse in the Johannesburg area.


Daily Tours

Depart: 08:00
Return: 17:00
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‌Inclusions

  Entry fee to the Cradle of Humankind 
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‌  Maropeng Visitor Centre

  Mrs. Ples & Little Foot
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Exclusions 

  Drinks and meals 
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‌  Optional visits 

 

 ‌Please note: Pick-ups from Pretoria, Centurion, OR Tambo area, or Kempton Park are not available on our scheduled tours.

Itinerary

Cradle of Humankind Full Day Tour
 

Detailed Itinerary                           

  • Mrs. Ples & Little Foot
    In 1947 a scientist found the almost complete skull of an adult female and initially named the skull Plesianthropus transvaalensis (near-man from Transvaal), but it became better known by its nickname, Mrs. Ples. In 1997, a near complete skeleton of a second species of Australopithecus was found in the caves. The skeleton was named Little Foot, since the first parts found (in 1995, in storage) were the bones of a foot.
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  • Maropeng Visitor Centre
    Maropeng Visitor Centre is the official gateway to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers an interactive journey through the origins of humanity, featuring fascinating fossils, archaeological discoveries, and engaging exhibits on human evolution and climate change.
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  • The New Scientific Exhibition
    The new scientific exhibition showcases a reconstruction of a mined cave – formations and geology, early life forms, mammals and hominid fossils, among other topics. It describes in detail important finds, as well as providing information about fossilization, paleobotany and landscapes. 

Location

Price Policy

Departure from your hotel or guesthouse in the Johannesburg area.

Included:

  • Registered tour guide
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee to the Cradle of Humankind

Not included:

  • Lunch
  • Optional extras

 

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITION OF SALES

    • General information and conditions of carriage prices, routes, places of interest, destinations, hotels and restaurants are subject to availability and to change
    • In case of non-presentation on the tours, full cancellation fees will apply.
    • You can cancel until 24 hours before your tours.  
    • Tour departure and arrival are approximate
    • German, French, Spanish as well as other foreign language guides are available on request
    • All tours are subject to minimum 2 of passengers
    • All our vehicles are insured substantially for passenger liability
    • Luggage and personal possessions are carried at your own risk
    • Please ensure that valuables and travel documents are kept safe at all time


  • Children under 12 benefit from a -50% discount

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