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Location: Cradle of Humankind, Magaliesberg Mountains, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 14
The Forum Homini presents a unique opportunity to explore the cradle of humankind and surrounding highlights within Gauteng in South Africa whilst experiencing opulent luxury....
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R2500.00
Distance from Airport : 72 km
Distance from City Centre : 60 km
Address: Letamo Game Estate, Bartlet Road, Kromdraai, Mogale City, Gauteng, South Africa
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Location: Cradle of Humankind, Magaliesberg Mountains, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 24
The 4 star Maropeng Hotel, which is situated less than an hour's drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria in South Africa's Gauteng province, provides its guests with magnificent views of the Witwatersber...
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Address: R400, off the R563 Hekpoort Road, Maropeng, Magaliesberg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Cradle of Humankind Information
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Overview
Quick Facts: Cradle of Humankind
- The Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage Site and a remarkable tourist destination
- The Cradle of Humankind in South Africa encompasses roughly 47,000 hectares of land steeped in history dating back to the very beginning of humankind
- The Cradle holds fifteen major fossil sites, the most famous of these being Sterkfontein Caves
- Lesedi Cultural Village
- Maropeng Interpretation Centre
- Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
- Sterkfontein Caves
- Wonder Cave
Introducing Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage Site and a remarkable tourist destination. It encompasses roughly 47,000 hectares of land steeped in history dating back to the very beginning of humankind. The Cradle holds fifteen major fossil sites, the most famous of these being Sterkfontein Caves, where the 2.8 million year old skull of an Australopithicus Africanus – dubbed "Mrs Ples" was discovered in 1947.
Even deeper in the caves, encased in rock, the 3 million year old skeleton of "Little Foot" is currently being excavated. The best places to launch your adventure into this vast heritage site are from the visitor centres at either Sterkfontein Caves or Maropeng. At Maropeng, tours can be arranged to visit live digs at other fossil sites such as at Swartkrans.
