See the animals up close at the Lion Park and discover the Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves, one of the worlds most productive and important archaeological sites. All just an hour drive from Johannesburg.

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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French
Pickup included: Pick–up from your Johannesburg or surrounding area hotel. Please note that the pick-up might take up to one hour. Based on the hotel location, you will be picked up between 8am-9am.

Highlights

Explore the Lion and Safari Park in a 4X4 open vehicle
Visit Maropeng New Scientific Exhibition centre
Explore the world-famous Sterkfontein Caves
Learn the story of humankind

Full description

Discover the Lion and Safari Park, an established tourist destination. The park offers a wealth of exciting activities including a 4x4 game drive for 1.5 hours. You have the opportunity to see a selection of animals including giraffe, ostriches and various other antelope species that roam freely in the park. The Lion and Safari Park is home to a vast selection of indigenous species. The park has a kids play area and food facilities. Amazing photo opportunities await around every corner in the park. Share your memories with friends and family. After visiting the Lion and Safari Park, continue to the Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein Caves, here you can see the oldest hominid fossils from the cradle which are more than 3 million years old. Visit the exhibition centre, which showcases geological concepts such as cave formations and fossils of early life form. It is highly interactive and enjoyable, and will engage visitors off all ages.

Includes

Transportation
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Driver/guide

Lunch

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with respiratory issues
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

The Cave tour is not suitable for people who suffer from acute asthma or chest problems.
Please wear comfortable shoes.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 29 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5

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A Fantastic Day!

I only had one full day in Joberg, and what an amazing way to spend it! Pascal, my guide, was very knowledgable about such a wide variety of things, and as a solo traveller he made me feel at ease! The Caves themselves and visitor centre are not to be missed

August 27, 2019

Good experience

For those that will be doing a Safari the Lion Park is not a good option. The vehicles over there are like cages and you cannot see the animals very well. On the other hand, the Cradle of the Humankind was a excellent activity! Going to the caves and the museum was incredible!

March 26, 2019

Safari excellent. Cradle of Mankind very interesting. Caves were mixed thoughts. Caves not for non athletic visitors. Caves requires you to duck below 3 feet multiple times and get clothes muddy crawling through tunnels. Some good rock formations but covered in black dust.

March 9, 2020

Lion and Safari Park & Cradle of Humankind Full-Day Tour

Lion and Safari Park & Cradle of Humankind Full-Day Tour

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