Sterkfontein Caves, one of the 13 fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, is less than an hour’s drive from the city and 10 minutes from Maropeng. The amenities include a restaurant and conferencing facilities. A scientific exhibition showcases a reconstruction of a mined versus a pristine cave, cave formations, and geologies, early-life forms, mammals and homo-fossils, specific finds such as “Mrs. Ples”, “Taung child” and “Little Foot” as well as details of fossilization, paleobotany, and landscapes.
National heritage sites are required to practice sound visitor management to preserve South Africa’s natural resources. In accordance with the guidelines set out by the South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA), visitor numbers to the Sterkfontein Caves are limited and it is advisable to book in advance for large groups.
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Maropeng, which means ‘returning to the place of origin’ in Setswana, the native language spoken in the area, is the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind and therefore the gateway to the World Heritage Site. Apart from being an official country getaway (as a visitor centre) for the family, the centre offers boutique and separate kiddies’ or student accommodation,
Housing the largest and some of the oldest scientific collections in the southern hemisphere, the Museum is currently undergoing extensive renovations that will enable unique public viewing of the collections, scientists and specimen preparators.
This natural World Heritage Site and home to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature is a haven of magnificent mountains plunging into crystal seas fringed with the white sands of the Cape Peninsula. The park stretches from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south, and is also home to the world’s smallest, yet most diverse, floral
