Private Cradle of Human Kind Tour: Explore Fossils and Lesedi Cultural Village in Johannesburg
4.8
13 Ratings
Johannesburg
Embark on a private tour of the Cradle of Human Kind and Lesedi Cultural Village in Johannesburg. Explore real fossils at Sterkfontein Caves, witness a captivating dance show, indulge in a delicious lunch, and discover the origin of mankind at Maropeng Museum.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Depart from your hotel in Johannesburg for this history and culture filled tour. Drive through the suburbs of Johannesburg North heading to the cradle of human Kind in Johannesburg North. Your tour guide will keep you busy with any questions you may have on the destination you are heading as you prepare to start off at the Cradle Of Human Kind. They say African ancestors have lived here for 3 Million years and by going there you are actually going to the birthplace of Humanity.

Explore the Sterkfontein Caves and also the Maropeng Visitor center where you’ll get to know more why this place is called the Cradle of Human Kind. You will get to see different fossils and also discover a lot of information on the birthplace of human Kind. Once you are done with birthplace of Human Kind you will continue on to Lesedi cultural Village to learn about the different cultures of South Africa and how they shape today’s lifestyle. Africa culture is very rich and Lesedi Cultural Village provides the perfect opportunity to explore the Rainbow nation diverse cultures.

Points of Interest

  • Johannesburg
What's Included
  • Entrance Fees included
  • Local guide provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Escape to one of the greatest experiences in Johannesburg. The Cradle of Human Kind and Lesedi Cultural Village. Get a taste of these on the same day. We will start things off at the Sterkfontein Caves to learn about the discovery of real fossils. We will then pump gas and head to Lesedi cultural Village to catch the breathtaking two hour show. We will learn about the rich black culture and experience the best dance show in the world from an african Perspective. We will also get an opportunity to have lunch in the cultural village with a few domestic and game meats to tease our appetite. Later in the afternoon we will head to the Maropeng Museum for another Man kind experience. Get ready to have a blast with culture and origin of man kind tour on the cards.

  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Johannesburg
You will be picked up in a Johannesburg Establishment to begin the tour
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sergioafluna
May 12, 2024
LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE IS AMAZING! - Amazing tour! Amazing guide (Marvin)! We strongly recommend this tour. especially the Lesedi Cultural Village. Note: The cave is not available for visitation on the CRADLE OF HUMAN KIND tour. we only know the museum.
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Milosr657
Apr 24, 2024
great guide great tour - Itu did an amazing job driving me and taking care about our schedules. Very payient and thoughtful. I highly recommend.
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Gypsytraveler1952
Feb 29, 2024
A most interesting tour - Very interesting and educational tour. Loved all aspects of it including the cultural village. It also gave us an opportunity to get put of Joburg and see rural areas which always interest us.
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Cary_l
Aug 6, 2023
Wonderful day in Johannesburg - Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. The caves are closed so that part of the tour was replaced with a one-hour tour of the Lion & Safari Park, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Great to learn about some African culture at Lesedi Cultural Village.
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Krista_i
Apr 14, 2023
Wonderful guide! - Nic, our guide was amazing. He took really good care of us and arranged for a wheelchair when the walking grew difficult for my husband.
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Susannalnz
Feb 7, 2023
Great tour - Excellent tour. Nic was our tour guide, he was knowledgeable and explained clearly. We also talked a lot about South Africa. It was pity that Sterkfontein Caves was closed due to the flood. We enjoyed the museum, a lot of information. We wished that we could stay for another two hours! Then, we went to Lesedi Cultural Village, it was good to see the cultures and life styles of different tribes. We also enjoyed dances. The tour guide in the cultural village was professional. We also used Africa Moja for airport transfer. They were safe and reliable. Highly recommend.
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Jorge_g
Jan 2, 2023
Excellent record of human... - Excellent record of human development. Sorry that we came when caves were closed due to flooding and generator problems.
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Judy
Jun 11, 2022
A must do tour if you are in the Johannesburg area. - The cave tour was very interesting. Our guide’s knowledge was extensive. He answered our questions & was very interactive with us. Then we went to the museum. The architecture of the building was wonderful and surrounding area beautiful. The museum had interactive exhibits which made it even more interesting & added some fun! I highly recommend that anyone in the Johannesburg area do this tour!
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Charlie
May 11, 2023
Educational & Enlightening - A little confusion connecting with tour guide but no fault of his. Once we connected was a great experience. He was very knowledgable of the history. The village was the best. Told about the drums and communication, Different tribes dances and the African cultures. Many demonstrations with explanations. The lion Safari educated us deeply about the lions ( details on the family structure).
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579angeliquem
Jan 28, 2023
A great guide saves the day! - I had to rate the tour only 3 out of 5 due to the fact that the cave where the bones were found at the Cradle of Humankind was closed because of flooding, and the tour operator did not advise me of this beforehand. The museum alone was interesting, but I wouldn't bother to visit if the cave remains closed. The Lesedi Cultural village was fun to visit. The different tribes whose lands are within South Africa's borders are all represented. There are examples of their villages, traditional dress, and tribal dances. The absolute highlight of the day was our guide, Nic. He was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We discussed everything under the sun. Nic saved the day after the initial disappointment.
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