Immerse yourself in the Cradle of Humankind in Johannesburg and explore ancient fossils dating back nearly 4 million years. Join us for a comprehensive day tour that includes a visit to the Lion and Rhino Park for a thrilling wildlife experience.
Immerse yourself in the Cradle of Humankind in Johannesburg and explore ancient fossils dating back nearly 4 million years. Join us for a comprehensive day tour that includes a visit to the Lion and Rhino Park for a thrilling wildlife experience.
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The Cradle of Humankind - South Africa has yielded fossils of some of the earliest known dinosaurs, dating back at least 200-million years.
Fossils of our distant mammal-like ancestors, which lived more than 200-million years ago, have also been found in South Africa.
Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical…
- The Cradle of Humankind - South Africa has yielded fossils of some of the earliest known dinosaurs, dating back at least 200-million years.
Fossils of our distant mammal-like ancestors, which lived more than 200-million years ago, have also been found in South Africa.
Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical cord lies buried.
Hominids
- the ancestors of modern humans
- first emerged about seven million years ago, in Africa.
Many significant fossil finds have been made in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including the famous fossils
Mrs Ples and Little Foot.
The first stone tools were made and used in Africa, at least 2.6-million years ago.
The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site and is located about 50 km northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Gauteng province. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site is home to the largest concentration of human ancestral remains anywhere in the world.
Entrance Fee R 100
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance into Maropeng R 100
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee to Rhino and Lion Park R 250
- Sterkfontein Caves R 100
- Entrance into Maropeng R 100
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee to Rhino and Lion Park R 250
- Sterkfontein Caves R 100
The Cradle of Humankind has emerged as one of the standout tourist destinations in Johannesburg. It’s remarkable how fossils, some up to 2 million years old and the earliest known human remains, are still being unearthed today.
In our extensive day-long trip at the Cradle of Humankind, we include a visit to the Lion And Rhino Park. A thrilling wildlife…
The Cradle of Humankind has emerged as one of the standout tourist destinations in Johannesburg. It’s remarkable how fossils, some up to 2 million years old and the earliest known human remains, are still being unearthed today.
In our extensive day-long trip at the Cradle of Humankind, we include a visit to the Lion And Rhino Park. A thrilling wildlife safari is an excellent way to commence or conclude your African journey. The tour is engaging, laid-back, and can be customized to your preferences and timetable.
Speaking on the abundance of Australopithecus fossils, Darryl Granger, geologist and geophysicist from Purdue University, stated that the Cradle of Humankind boasts the most.
Recently, modern dating methods have led to the belief that these fossils could date back nearly 4 million years, potentially predating the renowned Australopithecus afarensis specimen known colloquially as Lucy.
Several ancient hominin remains discovered in South African caves could be significantly older than previously thought.
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