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A complex of 300 limestone caves, South Africa's Cradle of Humankind is one of the most significant archaeological and anthropological sites in the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has produced an extensive human and animal fossil record, including a nearly-complete hominin skull dating back more than 2 million years.
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Cradle of Humankind Tour combined with a Lion Safari from Johannesburg
Go back in time with this day trip from Johannesburg to the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the Sterkfontein Caves with an undergound tour. Learn about local history at the Maropeng visitor center.
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$189.43
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$189.43
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Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves Tour
Take a trip out of the city and journey back time on this tour into the heart of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Discover the ancient limestone formations of the Sterkfontein Caves where the oldest known human fossil was found, then take in the views on a drive through the Cradle before visiting the Maropeng exhibition center.
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$138.32
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$138.32
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Cradle of Humankind, Sterkfontein Caves and Lesedi Cultural Village - Full Day
The Lesedi Cultural Village tour gives you a very good history and culture experience of the African people in South Africa. Visiting there homesteads and experiencing their dance, music and food is a fantastic adventure The amazing Sterkfontein Caves where the history of mankind and animals can be traced back 4 millions years ago. This is a working cave and scientist are to date still finding fossils. Meet “Mrs Ples”, the “Taung Child” and “Little Foot” Pletz
The Cradle of Humankind museum at Maropeng will add historical information on Fossils and the development of humans and our ancestors over the past million years.
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$54.12
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$54.12
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Sterkfontein Caves, Lion and Rhino Park, Cradle Of Humankind - Full Day Tour
The Cradle of Humankind has become one of Johannesburg biggest attractions. Its unbelievable that the oldest human fossil in the world and fossils of 4 million years old are still been found to this day.
We have put together a comprehensive day at the Cradle of Humankind that includes a visit to the Lion And Rhino Park. A wild game drive is always a good way to start or end an African experience. The tour is fun and relaxed. Everything can be adjusted to suit your requirements and schedule.
Cradle of humankind has more Australopithecus fossils than anywhere else in the world," said geologist and geophysicist Darryl Granger of Purdue University.
Now, new dating techniques suggest that the remains date back nearly 4 million years – making them even older than the famous Australopithecus afarensis individual Dinkinesh, nicknamed Lucy.
Multiple ancient hominin remains from caves in South Africa may be much, much older than previous estimates suggested.
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$66.15
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$66.15
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Full-Day Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Immerse yourself in the history of human life during this tour of the Cradle of Humankind from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Learn how the region's geology has made it a hotbed for fossil remains of human and ape ancestors, as well as many extinct creatures. Other stops include Sterkfontein, Maropeng, Hartebeespoort Dam, and the Chameleon craft village. All entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation included.
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$226.72
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$226.72
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Cradle of humankind & maropeng tour
Fun,smile,affordable,liable,knowledgeable,experience,the offers a great chance to learn about the type of rocks find in the caves,the fossils discovered in the caves as well as how the fossils end up in the caves..a tour not to be missed
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$95.92
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$95.92
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Private Full-Day Cradle of Human Kind Tour from Johannesburg R1200,00
Explore the Cradle of Human Kind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Learn about where the human race started and see fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.
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$80.12
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$80.12

Full-Day Cradle of Human Kind Tour from Johannesburg - Origin of Human Kind Tour
Explore the Cradle of Human Kind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Learn about where the human race started and see fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.
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$147.34
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$147.34
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Cradle of Humankind and Lion and Safari Park Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
Visit two totally different but impressive sites on this combination tour. First, go on a mini-safari at Lion & Safari Park, where you can see lions, giraffes, cheetahs, ostrich, crocodiles, and other African animals. Take a game drive through the park, watch the animals being fed, or pick up a souvenir from the gift shop. Then visit the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to explore its cave system and history as the origin of modern man.
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$174.95
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$174.95
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The Cradle of Humankind Experience
Being a Member and an Ambassador at the Cradle, we are fully qualified to offer this experience! We guarantee customer satisfaction during the this experience.
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$150.34
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$150.34

Cradle of Humankind and Maropeng Day Tour from Johannesburg
Take a journey through the history of humankind with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle of Humankind. Learn about the importance of hominid fossils such as ‘Mrs Ples’ and ‘Little Foot’ as you explore the Maropeng Visitor Center, take a thrilling underground boat ride through a recreated cave, and browse the fascinating exhibitions.
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$119.07
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$119.07
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Cradle of Human Kind & Lion & Rhino Park Tour Full day Tour Private
Take a deep dive into the history of humankind, then learn about lions' biology and behavior on this multi-stop tour from Johannesburg including the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Park. Logistically, this multi-stop day tour would be a hassle to arrange on your own, but this organized adventure takes care of all the details in advance. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history of both humans and animals in South Africa as you visit both sites, letting you get the most out of your experience.
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$140.90
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$140.90

Cradle of Human Kind & Aerial Cable-way
Be taken on a guided tour through the Sterkfontein Caves where the famous fossil Mrs Ples was discovered and see the underground lake 60 meters below the surface. Thereafter go to Maropeng to see the 4 main elements that creates earth and a boat ride through time.
You then go to Hartbeespoort Dam and go to the top of the Magaliesberg Mountains in a aerial cable-way where on a clear day you can see as far as Pretoria, Johannesburg and the Pilanesberg in the North West Provence
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$136.68
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$136.68

History of Humankind and Lesedi Cultural Tour - Full Day
Combine visits to the Lesedi Cultural Village and the Maropeng Visitor Centre on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Go back in time to the Cradle of Humankind to learn about human origins through your guide's commentary and the displays at these sites. Traditional African meal included.
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$200.74
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$200.74

Johannesburg History Tour and Kruger National Park in 6 Days
Many visitors to South Africa head straight on straight on safari without experience the human history of the country. Combine heritage and nature on this tour that takes you to Kruger National Park as well as the Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi Cultural Village, Soweto, and the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.
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$1,503.43
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$1,503.43
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