Private tour from Johannesburg

Cradle of Humankind

A UNESCO World Heritage Site holding some of the oldest human fossils ever found, including Mrs Ples, discovered at Sterkfontein in 1947.

7 hoursAbout 50 km from SandtonPrivate to your groupHotel collection

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The day

An hour from Johannesburg, the Cradle of Humankind holds some of the most important fossil sites on Earth. Visit Sterkfontein and the Maropeng visitor centre, then lunch in the Magaliesberg before an unhurried drive back.

08:30Collection from the hotel
09:30Sterkfontein Caves
11:30Maropeng visitor centre
13:00Lunch in the Magaliesberg
15:30Return to the hotel

Timings are a guide. Your chauffeur shapes the day around your group.

What's included

Private Hyundai Staria and chauffeur for the day
Hotel collection and return
Chilled MiAfrika bottled water and free Wi-Fi on board

Not included

Sterkfontein and Maropeng entrance fees
Meals and drinks

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