Sterkfontein Caves
Early Discoveries: The caves’ scientific importance was recognized in the late 19th century when miners uncovered fossils. Systematic excavations began in the 1930s.Key Fossil Finds:”Mrs. Ples,” a nearly complete Australopithecus africanus skull, was discovered in 1947 by Dr. Robert Broom.”Little Foot,” a nearly complete Australopithecus skeleton, was found in the 1990s by Ronald J. Clarke.
Management: The University of the Witwatersrand has been instrumental in managing and conducting research at the Sterkfontein Caves since 1966.Recent
Developments: The caves were closed in 2022 due to flooding and reopened to the public on April 15, 2025.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Sterkfontein Caves
- Maropeng Centre
- Bottled Water
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Qualified Guide
- Aircon Vehicle
Cost Excludes
- Alcohol Beverages
- Lunch
- Soft Drinks
Trip Info
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Tour Guided
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English
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VISA, Master Card
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Aircon Vehicle
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Any address in Johannesburg /Pretoria Morning tour starts at 08h30 /10h30 am
Ongoing Significance
Sterkfontein is one of the richest sites for early hominin fossils, providing crucial evidence for understanding human evolution.
Top Highlights
- Cradle of Humankind-Sterkfontein Caves.
- Learn About Different Rock Types.
- Learn About Fossil's.
- Mandela House Museum.
- Soccer City Stadium.
- Hector Pieterson.
- Informal Settlement.
It is a great place to shop not too far from Europe. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
This was not our first time going to here. It is a great place to shop not too far from Europe. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.