Your driver/guide will pick you up from your chosen accommodation or any hotel in Johannesburg and Pretoria, including Sandton, for a visit to the Cradle of Humankind and Lion and Safari Park. Upon reaching the Lion and Safari Park, you will embark on a guided safari to see Lions and a variety of wildlife such as wild dogs and cheetahs. The Lion and Safari Park is a 600-hectare conservation area located in the vicinity of Hartebeespoort, Magaliesburg, and the Cradle of Humankind. The park provides visitors with a rare chance to encounter many of South Africa’s renowned species. The Lion and Safari Park presents numerous thrilling activities suitable for family enjoyment. You’ll get the chance to see one of Africa’s Big 5 - the lion, along with other species like the Brown Hyena, Wild dogs, Cheetahs, and various game such as Zebras, Gemsbok, Giraffes, and more. The safari experience lasts approximately 4 hours. Afterwards, we proceed to the Cradle of Humankind.\n\nUpon arrival at the Cradle of Humankind, you will go on a guided exploration of the Sterkfontein Caves followed by a visit to the Maropeng Visitor Centre. The Cradle of Humankind spans roughly 47,000 hectares. This region has been a hotbed of human activity for three million years, including the earliest known use of fire by humans, and it has yielded forty percent of the world’s human ancestor fossils. You can explore this historic area through a personalized tour. Sterkfontein is the largest and most famous of these caves, with more than 500 hominid fossils and over 9,000 stone tools discovered there. It is here that two significant paleontological discoveries were made: Mrs. Ples and Little Foot.\n\nMaropeng, which translates to ‘returning to the place of our origins’ in Setswana, offers visitors an engaging and educational experience that narrates the story of life’s evolution and the beginnings of humankind through dynamic and impressive means. It emphasizes the global significance of the Cradle of Humankind as the ancestral homeland for all people, regardless of race, culture, or religion.\n\nPoints of Interest\n\n- Johannesburg
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Tour escort/host
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Embark on a journey into the past by stepping foot at the UNESCO site, The Cradle of Humankind. The Cradle of Humankind itinerary includes an adventure to the Strekfontien Caves, a visit to the Maropeng visitor center, and explorations of the Lion and Safari Park.
Key Tour Highlights
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Encounters with wildlife
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A guided tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria to the Cradle of Humankind, encompassing the Lion and Safari Park, Sterkfontein Caves, and Maropeng
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Interesting insights on the evolution
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An exploration of the Strekfontien Caves
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
