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Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves and Soweto Tour

By MHLANGANISI TRAVEL AND TOURS
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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$300 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Exploring the Sterkfontein Caves and understanding the rich prehistoric and historical context they offer is an incredible experience that intertwines natural history with the socio-political journey of South Africa, particularly focusing on Soweto during and after Apartheid.

Activity location

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves and Soweto Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$299.51 x 1 AdultNZ$299.51
Total
Price is NZ$299.51

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Cradle of Humankind

  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Your exploration of humanity's journey encompasses our biological origins, cultural evolution, geological foundations, and struggles for freedom. 08:30: Depart hotel (1hr drive to Sterkfontein). 10:00–12:00 Sterkfontein Caves Tour: Fossils: See replicas of "Mrs. Ples" (2.1M-year-old Australopithecus skull) and "Little Foot" (3.7M-year-old skeleton). Afternoon: Soweto (13:00–16:00) *40-min drive from Sterkfontein Soweto Class Contrasts Upper: Beverly Hills (gated mansions). Middle: Orlando East (brick homes, small businesses). Lower: Kliptown (tin shacks, no electricity). Hostels & Baragwanath Hospital Orlando Towers Vilakazi Street Mandela & Tutu house Lunch Break at local restaurant Hector Pieterson Memorial sites Powerful exhibits on the 1976 student uprising. Site of Sam Nzima’s iconic photo. Football City Stadium Drive-by view of the "Calabash" (2010 FIFA World Cup final venue). Informal Settlement Walk (Optional Walk 15-20 mins):

Location

Activity location

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    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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