Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Bottled water
Pickup & drop off in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas
Entrance fee - Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Fully guided tour

Anything not mentioned in the tour package
Food and beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick-up in Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas. If you are outside our radius, an additional fee will be charged or we can arrange to meet within the radius.

What To Expect

Sterkfontein Cave

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 27 reviews

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Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves

Jacob_W, Dec 2025

I though the museum was amazing. It provided a comprehensive look into the past of humans. Very interesting exhibits and very nice and helpful people. My giide for the Cradl3 of Human kind was Danny. Danny was a perfect tour guide. He showed me the museuem allowed my to take time on my own to experince the information and artifacts. He also asked to take my pitcure at various times. Something I always forget to do. My guide for the entire tour was Oupa who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of South Africa. I has one of the best conversations I've had in some time on our way back from Sterkfontein caves. I was very please with both my guides.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the museum and found the exhibits informative and engaging. It’s wonderful to know that Danny and Oupa made your experience memorable through their professionalism, knowledge, and friendly approach. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future.

Good experience

Martin_M, Nov 2025

The driver , Collins, arrived on time, provided informative commentary on the way to the cradle of Humankind caves and was agile in dealing with issues that arose (such as blocked road). We were not rushed and the whole tour was worth it

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the feedback! We’re glad to hear Collins made your tour smooth, informative, and enjoyable. It’s great that everything ran on time and without rush. We appreciate your kind words!

Wonderful day trip

Caron_F, Sep 2025

The best part of the trip was our tour guide , Collins. He was very professional and knowledgeable about his country. He told us a brief history while driving. Very kind and respectful person. I would definitely use Stephenson travel again and for other day trips as well.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Collins made such a positive impression with his professionalism, knowledge, and kindness. It means a lot to us that you’d choose Stephenson Travel again for future trips. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more amazing experiences!

Maropeng Visitor Centre is a Must Visit

Gary_W, Jul 2024

Our guide, Zodwa and driver, Albert were both very knowledgeable on the discovery and development of the Cradle of Humankind and provided excellent commentary during our tour. The thoughtfulness of the tour operator substituting the Wonder Cave as the Sterkfontein Caves were closed due to flooding was appreciated.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for choosing to travel with Stephenson Adventures. We really appreciate your time on writing us this great review and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We are looking forward to your future bookings.