Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Tour

DURATION: 4 – 6 hours

AVAILABILITY: Daily – except on New Year’s Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day.

PICK-UP TIME: 08:00 or 13:00

MEALS: Not included

ENTRANCE FEES: Entrance fees to Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng included

COST: R1490 per person (minimum 2 people)

About Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng

The Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Tour takes you to one of the world’s most important archaeological regions. Located within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Centre reveal the fascinating story of human origins. Today, this remarkable area contains some of the richest fossil deposits ever discovered and continues to attract scientists and visitors from across the globe.

Moreover, the Cradle of Humankind holds nearly 40% of the world’s known human ancestor fossils. As a result, it has become one of South Africa’s most significant heritage attractions. Therefore, visitors enjoy a unique opportunity to explore millions of years of history while experiencing a world-class educational destination.

Tour Description

Our Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Tour offers an unforgettable journey into the origins of humankind. First, you travel from Johannesburg through the scenic countryside towards the Cradle of Humankind. Afterwards, you explore the famous Sterkfontein Caves and discover the sites where groundbreaking fossil discoveries were made.

Along the way, your experienced guide shares fascinating insights into archaeology, geology, and human evolution. In addition, you visit the award-winning Maropeng Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits bring millions of years of history to life. Therefore, this tour provides a perfect combination of science, heritage, and discovery.

Tour Highlights

Convenient pickup from Johannesburg and surrounding areas.
Scenic drive through the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
Visit the famous Sterkfontein Caves, one of the world’s richest hominin fossil sites.
Learn about remarkable discoveries such as Mrs Ples and Little Foot.
Explore ancient limestone chambers and geological formations.
Visit the award-winning Maropeng Visitor Centre.
Experience interactive exhibits that trace the evolution of humankind.
Discover fossils, stone tools, and displays covering millions of years of history.
Gain valuable insights from knowledgeable guides throughout the tour.
Return to Johannesburg after an inspiring cultural and educational experience.

TwixUK

Super personalised tour Having reached out from abroad, Peter from the off-set showed real personal service in wanting to help us achieve our goals for our trip, taking into account personal elements around interest, mobility and complete flexibility. (Others were the opposite). So much so, when in SA, our plans shifted immediately due to a family emergency. Peter immediately rescheduled to suit and adapted the day tour for us. On meeting him in person we were confident in our choice and had a wonderful morning together exploring Soweto, with Peter kindly fetching us from our accommodation and dropping us to meet family. Interesting, patient, informative and kind - highly recommend Peter.

Grace F

Excellent, highly recommend! Fantastic personal Soweto tour. Peter is a delightful, friendly local gentleman full of as much interesting information as you would like to absorb. My daughter and I were were very interested (my teenage son was zoned out on his phone but that wasn't to do with the tour or Peter). We felt safe and well informed. Had opportunity to take plenty of pictures.

Norice F

Touring with kindness and knowledge. The touring experience to Soweto, Johannesburg and Sandton was great and the tour person was very knowledgeable of the history. The price was also fair and reasonable. The time used allowed us to do all the activities we needed.

Erasmo R

Excelent, Highly Recommended We traveled with Peter in Johannesburg and Soweto. My wife and I spent an excellent day. Peter knows a lot about history and generously shared his knowledge with us. At the end of the tour, he even helped us look for a suitcase for our trip. Excellent. Highly recommended.

Sterre P

Learned a lot We did the Soweto tour with Peter. Very interesting tour - fully what you can expect. When booking, Peter was quick in reaction. He delivered according to what was agreed. We had a very intresting talk on society of South Africa - on which Peter was very open and informative. Clearly a guide who has thought things through. We learned a lot!

GeoffcN

Fantastic private tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Went on a full day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto with Peter. Communications were good and Peter arrived to pick us up from our hotel right on time. Peter was so knowledgeable, having run his own travel business for many years. After touring the main sights and seeing several differing districts of Joburg it was off to Soweto. We had lunch at a local restaurant before going on to see Nelson Mandelas house on other sights in the township. Peter was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble to him.

travisisrael

Half day private tour to Soweto We had an excellent experience with Mashaba tours. Very informative and interesting day. The guide was on time , the vehicle was comfortable and clean.

Getaway53661145327

Thorough, detailed, fun and emotional Highly highly recommend Mashaba Tours. Professional informative and safe. Louis our guide was exceptional and made the tour an experience we will forever remember.

gl893

Great day tour! We went on a combined Jburg and Soweto day trip with Mashaba. Our guide, Peter, was great. He was easy-going, customer oriented and able to provide additional information around the places that we visited. Very recommended!

Lesley W

An amazing cheetah experience Peter organised a tour for a group of our friends to de Wildt Cheetah Reserve. Peter and David were gracious hosts, getting us there on time for the early morning Cheetah run. Peter joined in the activities and game drive with us and his gentle and friendly naure added to everybody's experience. I would highly recommend Mashaba Tours.

Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Tour

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