8 Places of Interest at the Cradle of Humankind
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Nature Reserves
Cradle Nature Reserve
The Cradle Nature Reserve covers an area of 3 000 hectares, which includes a delightful array of plant and animal species representing the diversity of South Africa. The wildlife within this private reserve includes white rhino, giraffe, brown hyena and ...
World Heritage Sites / Landmarks / Archaeological
Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind Site comprises a strip of a dozen dolomitic limestone caves containing the fossillised remains of ancient forms of animals, plants and most importantly, hominids. The dolomite in which the ...
Archaeological / Landmarks / World Heritage Sites
Fossil Hominid Sites
Fossil Hominid Sites at Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site South Africa. The Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein caves, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs have produced abundant scientific information on the evolution of the human being ...
Memorials / Mandela Route / Landmarks / Uniquely South African
Long March to Freedom Monument
South Africa's "march to freedom" has been a long and complex one, and visitors will find themselves completely awe-struck by this country's journey when they visit the Long March to Freedom Monument. This fascinating monument, which is growing all the ...
Nature Reserves / Mountain Reserves / Landmarks
Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
The Magaliesberg is the second oldest mountain range in the world, almost 100 times older than Mount Everest, and half the age of the earth. It is described as being 'at the interface of two great African biomes – the Central Grassland Plateaux and the ...
Landmarks / Memorials / Miscellaneous
Nirox Sculpture Park
North west of Johannesburg is an area known as the Cradle of Humankind. It's a newsworthy area not least for the recent release of data based on two Australopithecus sediba fossils discovered in the area. The science postulates, rather ...
Nature Reserves
Rhenosterspruit Nature Conservancy
A real breathing space of green open grassland, the Rhenosterspruit Nature Conservancy borders the Cradle of Humankind in a green lung between Johannesburg, Krugersdorp and Pretoria. This beautiful green space spans roughly 10 000 hectares and a wealth ...
Natural Wonders / World Heritage Sites
Sterkfontein Caves
The Sterkfontein Caves are a series of limestone caves 50 kilometres north west of Johannesburg that are not only the richest, but most productive palaeo-anthropological sites in the world. They form part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, ...
Cradle of Humankind as a destination
In the neighbourhood
Doornhoek, Hekpoort, Kromdraai, Krugersdorp, Lanseria, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift, Renosterspruit
Staying Overnight
Lethabo Estate
Lethabo Estate in Lanseria is set on the banks of the Crocodile River, centrally positioned very near Lanseria International Airport and a short ...
Stone Hill
Perched high above the distant village of Magaliesburg, Stone Hill offers 6 top class, fully equipped luxurious self-catering timber cottages, ac...
Lethabo Estate Farmhouse
Lethabo Farmhouse is a relaxed haven of easy country living with tranquil, uninterrupted views to the horizon over the pond, pool and rolling hil...
Sibani Lodge
Sibani Lodge is an exclusive wilderness lodge nestled in the idyllic nature reserve of Mt Savannah. Stay in one of our luxurious suites or cottag...
Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa
Guests entering the luxurious Kloofzicht Lodge are greeted with the stunning vista of endless stretches of water as the infinity pool spills over...
Hornbill Lodge
Located in Magaliesburg, Hornbill Lodge and Legends offers both Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering accommodation. The lodge features a large lan...
Hakunamatata Lodge and Health Spa
Situated 30 mins from Johannesburg and Pretoria in the Muldersdrift/Honeydew area. Fully secured 21 acre estate offering luxury accommodation in ...
Mahikeng Lodge
Mahikeng Lodge offers a luxury experience in the bushveld where you can spot over 13 different game species and a variety of bird life. The lodge...
Cradle Valley
Cradle Valley is situated on the edge of the Cradle of Humankind. Cradle Valley offers accommodation in stylish and tastefully furnished bedrooms...
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