Maropeng and The Cradle Of Humankind

Maropeng &The Cradle Of Humankind (Ex Sterfontein)

Trace the early years of mankind on your visit to Maropeng in South Africa


Overview
Maropeng, situated in the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng province, South Africa, is a world-acclaimed tourist destination, spread over a 47,000 hectare valley with patches of shrubs and trees. A visit to the state-of-the-art Maropeng Museum takes you on an incredible journey back in time, literally millions of years in evolution.

Maropeng, a Setswana word meaning ‘the place where we once lived’, has witnessed three million years of human dwelling. Have a surreal experience on a boat ride in its underground lake where you can experience the elements first hand in a controlled environment.

Recently, one million-year-old Stone Age tools have been unearthed here.

Bring your family and trace the very origins of mankind in this Cradle of Humankind.



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