Cradle of human kind in Maropeng... it's free guys. Take your family, go as a couple or with friends. Entrance, parking free. To see your ancestors free. You pay to get on a boat and see other parts of our history...very affordable. Honestly it's worthit. We had a great time.

A very informative and interesting experience. I also enjoyed the boat ride through the caves. A great place to come with family and just learn about evolution.

Being here, you can imagine how it was a 1000 years ago. Go for a hike on many of the farms that allow this and experience the peace and quiet, beautiful rock formations and wildlife

This was an interesting place, but we went with the tour and the boat ride was kind of weird. They didn’t tell you what it is that you were doing it was just a ride. After they tell you it has to do with the elements of fire water earth. There is a lot of information about evolution after you get off the ride, but there’s not much else to it.

The Sterkfontein Caves are a MUST see. What a beautiful and unique experience into the depths of humankind. This was an unexpected, beautiful history that needs to reach more people!

This place was great. The museum was the best experience ever! You can tell that the creators took time to design this place, it was simply the best. The tour guide was so amazing and the guy is super knowledgeable and I’d actually do it again.

One of the best exploring experiences ever, searching for Mrs Pless and Little Foot :). Who knows what else you could discover there? Very friendly guide and full of knowledge.

One of my favourite places to visit in South Africa. When buying tickets on webticket you’ll note that it says maropeng plus caves, it’s actually not maropeng plus caves. Each is a separate ticket and just leave a 3 hour gap if you enjoy reading as it will take long. Also note that the caves are 10km from the museum.

Great place to cycle especially on the weekend. Numerous routes and coffee shops for post ride treats.

Most beautiful peaceful surroundings for a short hike and you get to view wild animals just being with nature and be able to breath without being in the city with a mask on everywhere you go not to mention every store you walk in you have they spray you with the cheap sanitizers for your hands which is full of alcohol and making your hands dry.

This is a destination that I have visited on three different occasions and each time In learn a bit more about myself as well the world around me. I encourage everyone who is able to visit to do so.

If you want to learn a little history about your origins, this is a great place to visit. But only limited to 1 restaurant so pack some snacks for the kids.

What an unbelievable great experience! I wish museums all around the world would be like this. I learned a lot and it was much more interesting and interactive than in school.

Very cool experience to be in the center of where everything started. The visitor center is very nicely done.

I love Cradle of Humankind. Suitable for the whole family, hence I took my whole family for a walk. It was such fun though it was dusty and lots of traffic but we enjoyed every minute

interesting place for grown ups as well for children. Education for all ages how it all began. The environment around the museum is as well pretty and invites you for having a trip around. I recommend this before the weekend starts to avoid to many people.

This place is worth for a visit because it shows our human evolution from past to present , very nice parking and clean toilet. I don't think someone will be bored here.

Always a pleasure to visit, super informative in terms of human & earth origins. An engaging & immersive experience for all ages. Enthralling to the mind especially for first-timers & the knowledge orientated.

Great hiking trail with a cave trail..got lost before we even we got to the hike cause once u off road from the R3 main road there are no clear signages to the place

Stopped here for an hour. Definitely worth it. Cheap to enter. Self-guided at your own pace. Plenty of information about the origins of humankind. There is a fun 3-minute boat ride inside with weather effects but not much else to see during it. There are interactive and moving exhibits near the end. Can take a stroller inside (except have to park it for the boat ride). I would suggest combining this with something else nearby like the rhino and lion park

The Cradle of Humankind, located in South Africa, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich fossil record, dating back millions of years. It's a treasure trove of early hominid remains, providing crucial insights into human evolution. The Sterkfontein Caves, part of this area, have yielded significant discoveries, including the famous "Mrs. Ples" and "Little Foot" fossils. This region plays a pivotal role in understanding the origins of humanity, showcasing the interconnectedness of life and our shared evolutionary history.

They did a great job putting this together. Although there are so many holes to the theory of evolution, they had lots of fun interactive exhibits. The cafe was good also and my mom loved the coffee. They had nice shops, clean bathrooms and my favorite was the underground water ride!!!!!! Will visit again.

Was a good tour but would love to have seen more.. Limited due to Covid restrictions

I loved the adventures touring the museums Also the guided tours through the caves Also the prehistoric arteffects The guides were very thorough and knowledgeable. Also took us safely in the caves.

Thank you all staff here. Good information, helpfully, and friendly. Thanks!

Lovely experience for the kids. The museum, underground boat ride and vortex were a hit💕

It was exciting for the kids nd they really loved what they saw , expecialy on the boat

Very nice area to take photos in.

An attractive place to think about the origin of man. While visiting this collection, we may have a short journey deep into the history of mankind in our mental space. I recommend you visit this place.

What an experience. Excellent service from the moment we arrived until we left. The restaurant and bar has stunning views. The food was absolutely delicious. Staff was brilliant.

The best place to learn the true origin of our species. Clear, succinct, well structured. Definitely a must do!

This was a great learning experience for me and my family, we enjoy each and every moment of it. Thanks to the super friendly staff members of which I don't know how they do it, security guards, cashiers, tour guides and the guys at the parking lot thank you, keep up the good work.

the tour was fantastic. highly recommended for locals and visitors. the site recommends buying the tickets and reserving a time slot, but it didn't seem necessary during the time we went. there wasn't a very large crowd that day, so that may have contributed to the speedy entry and ease of access. the site guide was incredibly knowledgable of the history of mankind. go if you can.

Great place to learn but thought we would see more fossils. Great for school kids.

Disappointed that nothing has been maintained or upgraded since I was last there about 5 years ago. The space tunnel does not work anymore The ice in die river tunnel is so thin that you can see the wire inside. The TV's and voice phones don't work anymore The dolls have been broken , teeth don't work, light bulbs are out half of the moving parts don't move anymore. The only think maintained and that looks nice is the lawn cut and looked after outside.

Attended a lovely wedding. Stunning venue with great service. Poolside bar offered great conversation area and the dining hall was elegant and classy.

Awesome ," where it began there too it shall end !"

I love how many animals there are and there are so many fun activities

Impeccable service Perfectly competent staff Beautiful place. Loved it.💓💓💓💓💓

The Cradle has a certain sense of tranquility. The sight of cyclists, runners, walkers and the friendliness of the locals provides one with a sense of freedom and joy.

Amazing experience

Nice venue. Learned alot. Awesond for kids

Excellent

Loved it! Nice guide

Heritage site beautiful

Great for historical tours

Beautiful are with beautiful hills and outcrops.

Very nice

Was not there

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If you are a foreigner do not miss this place!

Wow

Very nice place to be

That place its closed without any notice ,we drove from mpumalanga for nothing

A lot of insight into the History of Human life, a detail tour of the Historical caves as well as a variety of memorabilia for sale. A great place to visit with Family.

MIND-BLOWING museum, a wonderful surprise ride included in the tour fee. Perfect for all ages from baby all the way to granny and grandpa.

A breath of fresh air just a few minutes from the City,loved it n loved all the animal sightings

It was so nice to size up animals

Lovely place, very informative. The kids would love it. Also I saw Julius there! Bahaha

Great experience. Didn't see a Rhino though... so sad about that

Loved it

Beautiful sights

What an awesome awesome experience.

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Just loved it

Fabulous

Good roads clean environment safe to drive there even women alone with children

Nice place to understand human beginning

Had a fantastic day here.

Beautiful country

Very interesting.

Very good

A good place to visit to see how time is always moving us forward.

I love it the way it was planned and it's very informative

Great family day out

Learnt alot of evolution.well presented

The website states that it is open but it is CLOSED!!!! We drove 2 hours because the Website said it was open, just to be totally disappointed and told off at the gate.

Perfect place for tourists

Good place

Enjoyable and scenic. Worth a visit.

Great place to visit, amazing history and the place is very beautiful.

The place is good for history. Very informative.

Great for site seeing....

Interesting place

It's closed because one their staff members tested positive

Good place

It took me back in time

Overrated.

Loved it

A little disappointed that we paid for a 2 hour guided tour only to have the guide with us for about 45 minutes. Most of the tour was going through the museum and having to learn on our own (the point of a guided tour is to be guided through the exhibit). Some of the information in the exhibition is outdated and it would have been nice to know what is currently happening in the field of paleoanthropology. It would've been nice to also ask a guide, but there wasn't one. Other than that, I do believe that this tour is fun and educational. Just be prepared to do a lot of reading! The staff are friendly and the facilities are well looked after.

Awesome experience. Great guide. Boat ride not working so that was disappointing

The place is lovely, but 2 issues; we tried going a week earlier, but got lost over and over. There are boards along the way to show the place, but not the direction or distance, and we struggled with Google maps too. Second issue was that once we found the place, turns out tickets have to be bought online. Upside though, we told the staff when we got there, they were very helpful and allowed us to use the wifi and we could join the next available slot. The visit was fun, place is great and the staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

If you want to have a good time in the nature and learn about humans In meantime. That's your place to go.

Fantastic day out! A real treat to be able to go into the bush in the middle of the city. Great game viewing and a fun 4x4 playground. Picnic sites are super clean and everything very well maintained.

Learn more about the evolution of humankind here in the cradle of humanity. A beautiful location and museum. Take the guided tour. Be surprised by the underground boat ride. Leave at least 3 hours for this museum to do it justice. Presently on open weekends.

Best place to cycle freely without fear of other road users, place is littered with awesome coffee shops with a variety of offerings for everyone. Great place to marry excericise with a outing for the family

It was a beautiful experience I would definitely recommend. Too much information though for just a few hours visit. I would recommend a repeat

Everything was great, staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious😋 will definitely be going back again.

This is a great (safe) area if you want to run, walk or cycle. The road here has a designated bicycle lane and whether you come alone or in a group you are always guaranteed to meet people along the way.

Staff is great and friendly....my families best experience.. We loved the buffet ❤️😍🔥😍

This was the highlight of my visit at Hartebeespoort. Maropeng was lit

The historical significance is what urges me to give the 4 stars. I do think that our tour guide could have made it feel more like a tour for us and not leaving us to our own devices. That should come after the tour.

this place is very interesting , they have rides and kiosks that explain every thing to you. this is a very nice place to take your kids for educational purposes or even to keep them busy but you will find that it fascinates you in the proses of how much detail went into the making of this place i would defiantly recommend this place to any one

Nature's wonder Gods BEAUTIFUL creation

Wonderfully interactive and educational. A great experience for the entire family.

I would recommend this place to everyone both children and adults alike, very fun and informative, and the stuff are friendly and well informed in regards to the tour and exhibitions, my personal favorite would be the water ride depicting the four elements as it was implemented in an brilliant way. The building is very clean and you can purchase photos at their kiosk which is a bit pricey but very worth it. 100/10 worth the visit

The perfect place for a family walk ended by a restaurant with a view. Highly recommend

A bit of a anticlímax , we stayed at the Cradle Boutique Hotel , looked forward to spend 3 nights . We spent one night and unfortunately had to go home which was only 35minutes away . But we were promised vouchers for 2 nights that we had paid for a future date but they have not been forthcoming. Quite disappointing. The hotel needs to upgrade to attract 3/4 star visitors.

Again, such an imported place and 50% of interactive equipment is out of order or missing. I was shocked at the lack of detail and missed oppertunities. Who is responsible for this mismanagement? You should be fired!!!!

a great place to learn about human being with good guide. This place is better than my expectation at first even my parents also like it.

I love Cradle of Humankind. Suitable for the whole family, hence I took my whole family for a walk. It was such fun What an experience. Excellent service from the moment we arrived until we left. The restaurant and bar has stunning views. The food was absolutely delicious. Staff was brilliant