Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves and Soweto Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Operated by: MHLANGANISI TRAVEL AND TOURS

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

The Cradle of Humankind

7 hours Admission 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.

Soccer City Stadium

Drive-by view of the "Calabash" (2010 FIFA World Cup final venue).

Informal Settlement Walk (Optional Walk 15-20 mins):

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Regency Aparthotel
La Casa Greeff Guesthouse
Lalala Hotel
Triple M Luxury
Stay Ulo at Atholl Gate
373 Guest House
MINT Express Sandton View
Black Owl Lodge
Joy on Joyce
YOGA Luxury Lodge
76 Darwin Guesthouse
Moonlight Guest House

and 623 more pickup points

Guest will be picked up at any hotel or address, guest can wait at hotel lobby our guide will meet the guest 15 minutes before the tour starts. Our guides wear uniform, and our vehicles are branded with our company logo