The Cradle of Humankind is a protected 47 000 hectare Unesco World Heritage site.It is situated in a completely unique geological and ecological region of the planet. This is what was made it both special for the evolution of humankind and also for the preservation of that extraordinarily rich record in its buried fossils. The cave systems are the major part of its attractions and make valuable contributions to the global research into our shared origins. Both Sterkfontein and the Maropeng sites bring all this to guests in an interesting and understandable fashion. A bonus is the exquisite landscapes of the Cradle. There are nearly 600 cave sites, incredible paleontological discoveries, game reserves and private boutique hotels and conference centres, The Cradle is a popular weekend break away area, testament to its success.
Posted By : MeganJ1558
While in Johannesburg for a couple of days, I reached out on the advice of a fellow traveler to see if there was any availability on short notice. Not only did they accommodate me, but Chris spent 10 hours with me going through Johannesburg and Soweto, including a stop at Mandela House, in the morning. We then grabbed lunch at the iconic Wandie's Place and spent the afternoon at the Cradle of Humankind.
Chris's knowledge about, well, absolutely everything, shines through and it is clear he loves what he does. I especially loved the trip to the Cradle - the anthropologist in me was blown away getting to walk near one of the caves where our ancestors had walked millions of years ago.
1000% recommend this company and Chris as a guide - it was an amazing day for me.
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Posted On : 2023-10-08 20:14:22 
Posted By : Chrysaetos66
Chris’s knowledge of the geology and paleontology of the site as well as his ecological knowledge was hard to believe someone could know so much in detail!
Awesome day!
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Posted On : 2023-07-21 17:58:11
