Tours to Sterkfontein Caves in Maropeng

Sterkfontein is one of the world's most productive and important anthropological sites and it is also a World Heritage Site. It is the place where Dr Robert Broom believed he found the very first adult "ape-man" in 1936 and where, in 1947, a well-preserved skull of a female Plesianthropus was uncovered. The newspapers named the skull Mrs. Ples. It is believed by some scientists to be the most complete skull of Australopithecus africanus that has been found up to date. Mrs. Ples is said to be about 2.7-million years old.

Sterkfontein Caves in Maropeng itinerary

Transport to and from Sterkfontein is provided.

Sterkfontein is one of the world's most productive and important anthropological sites and it is also a World Heritage Site. It is the place where Dr Robert Broom believed he found the very first adult "ape-man" in 1936 and where, in 1947, a well-preserved skull of a female Plesianthropus was uncovered. The newspapers named the skull Mrs. Ples. It is believed by some scientists to be the most complete skull of Australopithecus africanus that has been found up to date. Mrs. Ples is said to be about 2.7-million years old.

Tour Duration

(3-4 Hours)
Depart: 8:00am - 9.00am
Return: 12:15pm - 1.30pm

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Price includes ALL entrance fees. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please confirm via email or cellphone for a formal quotation. We provide transport to other locations as well, eg. Limpopo, Namibia, Botswana, Maputo and other destinations in SA. Call/Email for Quotations. ALL QUANTUMS ARE FITTED WITH LATEST NAVIGATION AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY AS WELL AS STATE OF THE ART ENTERTAINMENT