The Human Origins Tour :

This excursion takes you back to pre-historical times in the Sterkfontein Valley where hominid fossils dating back to 3.5 millions years have been discovered. The Sterkfontein Valley environs; proclaimed as South Africa’s first World heritage Site, includes internationally important fossil sites such as Swartkrans, Ploverslake, Drimolen and Gladysvale, each generating a wealth of fossils crucial to current palaeo-anthropological research. Situated in beautiful and unspoilt wilderness, at a mere 45 minutes drive from Johannesburg, the sites visited are some of the richest fossil sites in Africa. Sterkfontein is the most famous site in the region. This is where the first adult apeman was discovered in 1936 by Dr Robert Broom. The visit is lead by qualified guides, in a refreshing and understandable way, focusing on the fascinating complexities of human evolution. Transfers to the site are either done by road or by air in helicopters. Picnic lunch in the bush or exclusive lunch at the Cradle Restaurant, special tailor-made tours for specific interest groups are available on request.