Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Johannesburg

Destination: Johannesburg.
Enjoy Convenient Access to the Bothogo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve with Our Full-Day Tour from Johannesburg Our tour provides an ideal safari experience while eliminating the stress of driving. Experience the best of both worlds with an open-air game drive and underground cave tour, all in one convenient day trip. Bothongo Nature Reserve offers the unique opportunity to view rhinos, lions and other iconic African wildlife up close, along with the thrill of exploring its fascinating underground caverns. As one of the most accessible private game reserves near Johannesburg, Bothongo delivers an exceptional combination of safari adventure and subterranean discovery just 45 minutes from Johannesburg
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Johannesburg.
Visit the world famous Cradle of Humankind. Embark on a one hour tour into the bowels of the Sterkfontein caves followed by a visit to the wonderful and hands on Maropeng Exhibition Centre.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Johannesburg.
The Cradle of Humankind is a protected 47 000 hectare Unesco World Heritage site.It is situated in a completely unique geological and ecological region of the planet. This is what was made it both special for the evolution of humankind and also for the preservation of that extraordinarily rich record in its buried fossils. The cave systems are the major part of its attractions and make valuable contributions to the global research into our shared origins. Both Sterkfontein and the Maropeng sites bring all this to guests in an interesting and understandable fashion. A bonus is the exquisite landscapes of the Cradle. There are nearly 600 cave sites, incredible paleontological discoveries, game reserves and private boutique hotels and conference centres, The Cradle is a popular weekend break away area, testament to its success.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Pretoria.
A perfect way to spend half a day out in the caves if you have an interest in learning the history of humanity's origins. We are a team that creates memorable experiences for every group we host. Our start times (airport or hotel pickup time) are flexible based on your travel schedule & the site closing times. We use luxury air-conditioned sedans and minivans based on group/family size. Live commentary on the way to and from about the city of Johannesburg is provided so feel free to ask questions on any topic from politics to restaurant recommendations. Should you wish to be dropped off at a different hotel, apartment or mall, this may be arranged so please inquire before the day of the trip.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Pretoria.
Natural Wonder 5 – 10 million years old Cave Pearls Formations up to 15m Rim Stone pool Stalactites & Stalagmites Abseiling by booking only Conducted tours every hour on the hour Entry by steep staircase & elevator No crawling necessary Picnic area, Kiosk Restaurant Ablution Facilities
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Johannesburg.
Explore this UNESCO world heritage site which has produced the first adult Australopithecus, found by Dr Robert Broom. Learn about our earliest known ancestors at Sterkfontein Caves. Rewind back in time with the story of humankind at Maropeng Visitor Centre. Let our accredited Tour Guide collect you from your hotel, enjoy a scenic drive to the outskirts of the city of Johannesburg and return.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Johannesburg.
It is a world heritage site and it is considered to be the site where everything began. This is the area considered to the origin of human being. The hominid fossils, early human being evidence and other tools make it one of the most visited sites in the World. Do not miss the opportunity to learn about our Ancestral remains. Guests would learn about the evolution of Apes and Hominid to the current human being. Guests would have an unforgettable experience of how man evolved million years ago.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Johannesburg.
This is one of a kind experience and an opportunity of visiting one of the most most famous UNESCO Heritage sites. The Caves have only recently opened after been closed for 2 years . They are fragile, so now is your opportunity to come a see where the homo sapiens (modern humans) existed over 2. 5 million years ago. Yes hard to imagine we can now conclude that humans where first found in Africa
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Johannesburg.
All entry fees are on VBS Tours and Travel At Cradle of Human Kind Maropeng The Site guide will take over and we will enter Cradle via a prehistoric mound and after a boat ride that will take us through a journey of creation of life on the planet and mankind's evolution, to exit into the 21st century. Lesedi Cultural Village offers a cultural dance performance as part of its two-hour cultural tours. The tours are held daily from 11:30 AM Visitors are welcomed with a traditional dance and song. The village also offers beside cultural tours, homestays. The Lion & Safari Park is home to over 80 lions including the rare white lions and many other carnivores such as South African cheetah, Cape wild dog, brown hyena and spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, and a wide variety of antelope which roam freely in the antelope area. You can enjoy: Self Drives, Guided Safaris, Horseback Safaris, Quad Bikes, Special Tours, Trails. Little Rangers. VBS includes 1 h guided Safari.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Pretoria.
if you have interest in Paleontology and Archaeology this will be the filled day for your as we will be following in the footsteps of "Father of Evolution" Charles Darwin. We discuss the Evolution, Six Extinction to the Evolution of Humankind, from Australopithecus Africanus down to the Origin of Homo Sapiens Once you are a Nature and outdoors lover, will give you the utmost best and make good memories with while experience. we pride ourselves on nature conservation and focus on educating our clients more about our Flora and Fauna and history not forgetting our Culture and Heritage.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.