Explore Sterkfontein caves, Maropeng center and the Lion park
if you have interest in Paleontology and Archaeology this will be the filled day for your as we will be following in the footsteps of "Father of Evolution" Charles Darwin.
We discuss the Evolution, Six Extinction to the Evolution of Humankind, from Australopithecus Africanus down to the Origin of Homo Sapiens
Once you are a Nature and outdoors lover, will give you the utmost best and make good memories with while experience.
we pride ourselves on nature conservation and focus on educating our clients more about our Flora and Fauna and history not forgetting our Culture and Heritage.
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Explore Sterkfontein caves, Maropeng center and the Lion park
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Sterkfontein Cave
Sterkfotein Caves is situated on the borders of the Cradle of Humankind, which is one of the World's Heritage Sites in South Africa. In 1949 R. Broom discovered the Skulp of "Mrs. Ples" Plesiathorous Transvalensis, which belongs to the family of the Australopithecus Africanus (WildApes of Africa). This simply means that The Hominids roamed the land around 3 Million years ago, but because of Natural Catastrophic events, the Sps had to undergo some serious changes. Evolution took its cause and Homo Robust, H. Erectus, H. Habilis and Homo Sapiens (The class that humans belong to) came to life. with all this happening Pangea broke into Gondwana and Laurasia, and the species had to adapt to different worlds. Because this is all Hypotheyicaly speaking, we are still in search of the missing link, so come and explore the Cradle and see if you might be a discoverer
Maropeng Visitor Centre
Maropeng is a Setswana word for Home, the Place of our Origin. In English, when one says there is no place like home, Batswana would say Maropeng go a boela. This exhibition center has incredible information about Mrs Ples and human existence. experience the lifestyle of the Hominids. Tumulus, Representing the Caves that Hominids lived in and stealing natural caused fire into the caves to warm themselves during winter months Elements of the natural causes. Go through how Earth was formed, Ice, Wind, Fire, and Earth. Also, see some Replicas of several fossils discovered in the area surrounding The Cradle of Humankind, and you are lucky enough you might even see some real fossils
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
this nature reserve is the Home of 3 of the Big 5 Species, and it conserves one of the most endangered White lions in the wilderness. the area is a Grassland biome, with several animal types adapting well to grasslands. the facility is more of a rescue center and breeding center for endangered animals.
Inclusions
- In-person guide is also the driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
SANDTON, CORNER MAUDE AND WEST. I WILL BE WEARING A BLACK HAT WRITTEN HOMINIDS
Meeting / End Points
- It is directly opposite sandton towers
