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The Cradle of Humankind

South Africa
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Ranked #14 of 61 attractions in Johannesburg
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Great design, well run and very educational. Good restaurant too. More

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Roodepoort
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Very informal, loved stepping back into history and seeing where were from More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

A different activity for a saturday but i really enjoyed it and look at life and evolution differently More

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Johannesburg
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

if you interested in the origins of mankind this is the place to go, its educational and informative, however if the far drive puts you off you can always go to the origins center at the University of Witwatersrand which is part of the cradle of humankind. More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The Cradle of Humankind, both “Maropeng” (museum) and the nearby Sterkfontein Caves were a highlight of our time in Johannesburg. About 45mins out of the city it is definitely worth a visit. Maropeng was very good, very interactive and educational without being boring. The Sterkfontein Caves were good and equally interesting because of the guide. At the end of the... More

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Krugersdorp, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Nice and Clean. There is 2 places where you can eat a shop or 2 and a hotel on the side. What makes this worth while is a very nice water ride for the kids. Very interesting to go through the exibits. I always return to experience Maropeng again. More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

An absolute must for adults and children ! Make sure you can spend quite a few hours there. very educational but still exciting More

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Nor Cal
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Boat ride was kinda lame. Rest of the exhibit was pretty good. Lots of background on evolution. More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Very interactive, great for the whole family. Easy trip from JHB. More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Love going out there. I love looking outaccross the plain More

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