Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi Village: Cultural Day Tour

Embark on a private tour of the Cradle of Human Kind and Lesedi Cultural Village in Johannesburg. Explore real fossils at Sterkfontein Caves, witness a captivating dance show, indulge in a delicious lunch, and discover the origin of mankind at Maropeng Museum.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lesedi Cultural Village - We then visit the Lesedi Cultural Village and get to learn the various Africa tribes that make up the Rainbow. We also get to experience an african dance. We will also get an opportunity to have an Africa lunch at the Boma Restaurant
  • Maropeng Visitor Centre - After finishing the Lesedi Cultural Village, we finally…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fees included
  • Local guide provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Escape to one of the greatest experiences in Johannesburg. The Cradle of Human Kind and Lesedi Cultural Village. Get a taste of these on the same day. We will start things off at the Maropeng Visitor Center to learn about the discovery of real fossils. We will then pump gas and head to Lesedi cultural Village to catch the breathtaking two hour show. We…

Location
Johannesburg
You will be picked up in a Johannesburg Establishment to begin the tour
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Jedm49
Feb 7, 2025
Not to be missed - We consider this tour one of the highlights of our recent trip to South Africa. The Cradle of Human Kind was so informative with great displays. The timeline portrayed makes you realize how miniscule our part is. The Lesedi Cultural Village was very informative about the various villages and the host was so entertaining bringing us into each culture. It's a bit of a drive but well worth it
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Tiffanyh2203
Jan 7, 2025
Journey into the Past: An Unforgettable Adventure at the Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi Cultural Village - The Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi Cultural Village Tours provided an incredible, full-circle experience that truly showcased the rich history and vibrant culture of Africa. 🌍 Learning about the evolution of humankind at the Cradle of Humankind was truly fascinating. Even with all the evidence, the origin of man remains a mystery, which makes the experience even more intriguing. 🧬 At Lesedi Village, we were introduced to all the tribes in the South African region. We learned about their languages, customs, and traditions, from ancient times to the present day. If you're a history buff, these tours are absolutely a must!
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Jkh2012
Jan 7, 2025
Great tour, important learning opportunities - We really enjoyed this trip. The Cradle of Humankind really helps you understand our origins and connections to all of humankind. Lesedi Cultural village is a great opportunity to understand the cultural traditions of local tribes. I am glad we took this tour and recommend it.
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Robertss3559ac
Jan 1, 2025
Nice cultural experience - Nice small group … actually i was the only one 😉 so it was really a privete tour. Educating cultural experience and a good chance for gift shopping at reasonable prices at the Village😀
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Wenli_c
Oct 16, 2024
Unforgettable cultural tours - This tour covers two parts in different locations. In the Craddle of Human Kind Tour, I saw a great deal of audio and video displays on the early stages of our ancesters. Very nice. The villeage guide for the Cultural Village Tour talked clearly and in a humorous way and about their dwellings and customs. Interesting! The tour guide, Ali, picked my wife and I up from the hotel with just two of us in the group. He has a broad historical and geographical knowlege to answer our questions. We chated through in the car on the way to the touring sites and also on the way back. I give him five stars.
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P9323yfdanv
Sep 9, 2024
Discovering the Seeds of Origins - It was very good, it allows you connecting with your past and understand more the humankind. Very good trip, also, it is as well as 2x1.
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James_g
Aug 25, 2024
Human evolution - Cradle of Human Kind was an excellent presentation of the history/ evolution of the human species. Thoughtful well planned exhibit for all ages.
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Janalee_m
Sep 28, 2024
Human and tribal history - Cradle of humankind was amazing. Very well done and so interesting. Lesedi village tour was a little too long. This Viator tour should be noted as full day instead of ending at 3:00 because we couldn’t fit it all in. And we never got time for lunch either. That was very problematic for those of us that need to eat regularly.
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Linda_o
Sep 26, 2024
Lovely day Tour from Johannesburg with Ben 👍 - The Lesedi Cultural Village Day Tour we enjoyed very much. Especially the dancing which we enjoyed and thought was amazing 🤩
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Ernie_a
Jul 27, 2024
Uncaring and irresponsible - The tour changed our schedule to accommodate someone else then dropped the visit to the cultural center. We spent over 5 hours in the van and maybe 1.5 hours on the first portion of the tour. The cradle of humankind is a big disappointment with replicas of skulls and basically a lot of written placards. The boat portion was a nightmare for anyone suffering from claustrophobia or sensitivity to flashing lights and loud noises. There was no warning. I guess it was trying to depict the earth forming but had nothing to do with the birth of humanids. Then we went to a cave for a 20 minute visit Never stopping for food or lunch. No one told us about the change or even bothered to check how it was going. I stayed an extra day to visit the cultural center only to have the day ruined. Tip of the day. When you book a tour, confirm what and where you are going. Even though I emailed twice to confirm the operator still changed the tour without my knowledge. I am waiting for a full refund but they should also refund my extra nightspent in my hotel. I would give them zero stars if possible No comment on the cultural center since the operator dropped that from our tour
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