SWARTKRANS Walking Tour

By Maropeng

Sat Nov 22, 09:00 - Sat Nov 22, 15:08

Maropeng Visitors Centre

ABOUT

Swartkrans, one of the Cradle’s richest fossil sites, is usually closed to the public. But on these tours, small groups will have a rare opportunity to observe an active palaeontological dig and will be guided around the site by scientist Morris Sutton, who is currently excavating there.

Swartkrans has yielded the largest sample of Paranthropus robustus, and it is also significant for the discovery of the earliest evidence of the use of controlled fire in Southern Africa, dating back 1-million years.

Why not combine the event with an overnight stay at the luxurious Maropeng Boutique Hotel? Prices include dinner, bed and breakfast. Contact [email protected] for more information.

The cost of the tour is R375 per person and includes a light picnic lunch. Please note the tour is strictly for adults only. This tour will only go ahead if there are a minimum of seven people booked.

 

ITINERARY

09h00 Guests to park and meet at the Sterkfontein Caves before walking to the Swartkrans Site.

DIRECTIONS

SWARTKRANS Walking Tour
Maropeng Visitors Centre
Maropeng, R563 Hekpoort Road, Sterkfontein 1911, South Africa
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