Lion and Safari Park: Cradle of Humankind Tour

Embark on a thrilling Cradle of Humankind tour in Johannesburg. Explore the history of hominids and enjoy a lion safari, immersing yourself in South Africa’s natural beauty.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Johannesburg - Your guide will pick you up from your hotel located in Johannesburg, Sandton, or Rosebank, and ensure your safe transportation to the Lion and Safari Park, Sterkfontein Caves, and Maropeng. Once you’ve visited all these incredible destinations, your guide will safely return you to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport from your hotel in airconditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Other souvenirs (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Delve into the fascinating past of Lion and Safari Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Start your expedition with an exhilarating two-hour journey in an open vehicle through the lion enclosure, observing these imposing creatures in their natural environment.
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Location
Johannesburg
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bear886
Aug 20, 2025
Nice and smooth private tour - We had a lovely day with Jason, who is a nice gentleman. Everything went smoothly and we felt safe and comfortable along the way. It would be even better if we could have a chance to join the two-hour drive instead of one-hour at the Lion Safari Park so we don’t miss hyena and other animals. The sterkfontein cave was very cool. Maropeng Visitor Centre and the Cradle of Humankind were actually just one stop. We learned a lot of human’s origin from the visit.
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634pilarh
Jul 15, 2025
Very enjoyable! - We had a wonderful time on this tour! The visit to the Cradle of Humankind was fascinating, and the Lion Safari was such a unique experience. Everything was well organized, and our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend it!
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Kentush
Jul 10, 2025
A full day of very interesting activities! - Jason picked us up early for our full day of fun. He is a very nice man and a very safe driver! He uses a microphone while driving to share information about the sites or the area we are driving through, which really makes it possible to hear him all the way in the back seat. The lion safari was great, but do bear in mind that in early morning it may be very cold, so you need to dress warmly! Seeing the animals up close was Amazing! The Cradle of Humanity site is fascinating and very much worth seeing. The visit to the cave can be a little scary if you don't do well in the dark, or think you might have trouble navigating small spaces with very low ceilings. The price of this excursion was significant, but it is a great day seeing amazing sites that most other tour operators don't offer. Go and enjoy!
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Justinec934
May 19, 2025
10 out of 10 - I booked this trip for my dad and I to get out of the “usual” areas and do something different for the day. JP was a fantastic guide - punctual, friendly & extremely knowledgeable. He made sure we felt at home and accommodated for all day. You can tell he is a fantastic host as everywhere we went the people knew him, so you know he knows what he’s doing! We had lots of time for our own activities in between tours and time for lunch. It was a fantastic day and just made it even better that he picked us up and dropped us off right at the front door of the hotel. We can’t wait to book another tour with Deeprift - the planning has already commenced.
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Sandra
Apr 30, 2025
Highly recommended - Jason provided a comfortable and informative drive to the Lionpark. We then had a fantastic tour of the Lionpark before continuing on to the Cradle of Humankind. This was more than expected and extremely interesting. This was a great tour, and we can't thank Jason enough for his care and attention to detail.
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Reneedd1172lk
Mar 26, 2025
Cats, safari and humanity - Excellent tour with Jason! Went to the Lion Park and Safari first, definitely recommend it if you want to see lions. They also have cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, warthogs, wild dogs and hyenas. Had a nice lunch on the premises and it was very reasonably priced. Then went to the Cradle of Humankind which was very informative and interactive. There is a short boat ride that has dark areas and strobing lights. Learned so much about how humanity has come to be and a great message to take home.
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Ayeshal39
Mar 11, 2025
Maropeng & Lion Park - Unable to visit the caves (no fault of the tour company; the caves are currently closed due to flooding) and did a longer route at the lion park. No original fossils at Maropeng (again, no fault of the tour company), just an fyi, but overall a very interesting exhibit.
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Perle_k
Mar 10, 2025
Loved it! - Jason was a great guide! Everything planned was really great and beautiful. They tailored outing well and adjusted it since the canes were closed but if went very well! We had such an amazing time.
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I6271fmsophiam
Feb 13, 2025
A tour you won’t forget ! - This tour is definitely worth going to seeing . You get to learn so much and everybody was so nice and friendly . I highly recommend this tour
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Tottenhamengland
Nov 4, 2024
Great Tour - I Had a great day on the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion safari park, Jason was a great guide with a 2 hour safari drive on which we saw so many animals and then off to the Cradle of Humankind which is a very interesting place and very well thought out, I would recommend this tour, nothing was rushed and Jason gives you loads of information
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From $205
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).