The Cradle of Humankind Local Tourism Association Reviews

This's a most place to visit whether you are a local or tourist and a place that will take you and your family or friends back to the time .this place is not a world heritage for nothing...it's deserved it on merit you will be educated and informed about things that you never been told about our hominids...am lost for words it's a great place to bring your children the will love and adore you more....

Amazing place. Love the new statues of all the people who've made an impact in south African

Was absolutely the coolest learning adventure ever. Nestled in Maropeng, we traveled back in time to experience evolution. This outstanding creation is South Africas best kept secret. It is run by the University of Witswatersrand. @ Maropeng Cradle of Humankind

Its amazing the thought the goes into creating such sites.

The statues at the entrance timelines history in such an interesting way. Soo much information about human evolution and growth.

There's a mini "boat.ride" inside as well as a "twisting" bridge

Visit if you can.

Very cool. Had the best time
Food and drinks just expensive

Outstanding! Really worth exploring the entire area as well, including the sister site of the Sterkfontein Caves. The exemplary Maropeng Hotel and adjoining restaurant on site are definitely worth experiencing, even if only for 1 night.

Great museum give yourself plenty of time to see everything.

The environment is wonderful. Relaxing, beautiful and the views of the Magalies mountains are spectacular. Unfortunately Tumulus Restaurant let us down, the reception was luke warm and we had to beg for service, perhaps we made a bad choice to take them up on their offer to sit outside though their advertising sells it so well...

Great place for sport - cycling running and family activities - nice outdoor environment with a few nice cafes and eateries

We loved visiting here and learning about our heritage as well as the world's. Amazing information available to all who enter.

We took our daughter as part of a road trip on her 16th birthday. Very special. The long walk to freedom statues very special especially my family was very active in the antipartheid movement. Stayed at the Maropeng Boutique Hotel. Lovely staff,excellent food and first class attention to detail. Cradle of humankind and Sterkfontein caves is a must for all South Africans. # proudly southafrican

Well equipped but expect high prices on food and drink with very slow service

It was a wonderful experience. Teacher of old and young.
Adjust the place nicely and care and maintain it

Beautiful place.
I had an amazing experience at this boutique hotel, from the moment I walked in.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Food was excellent and awesome cappuccinos.
Also has beautiful and luxurious rooms that's spacious with a portrait perfect view.
This tranquil and peaceful hotel is the Best place to go relax and unwanted.
Definitely worth going!
Ps* nice photo opportunities.

Great experience very well put together and very informative

This center is 1st world standard.
The restaurant is suitable for families and companies.
Dress code smart casual, and the buffet is top notch, maybe one of the best in Gauteng.

Sadness, hopeless.Marupeng's website lists the hours when it's open, and according to the website hours the place is open, just to get there and find out the place is closed, hope they never open again, waste man s time, I will never bother to go again tell others about it too.

Good place for the entire family,nice outdoor braai facility to relax and pass time seeing lots of game

Lion and Rhino park....with Wondercave....so worth a visit

This was an amazing experience. The various technologies used to teach visitors about the cradle and all the archaeological information and finds are truly awesome. Kids can touch and listen and experience various extinct animals and their environments.

Great tourist attraction and great place locals to come and dicover early man and go to the resturant for a meal

I love this place a lot and i have seen many things that i haven't seen since i was born

Great experience, very informative on how we have evolved.
A lot of questions are answered but also gets your mind asking new questions.
Resturant can be much better on presentation, has no feel to it, very bland.
But must admit, the drinks were nice and cold.
It was a nice day outing.

Spent the day at the Spa. Wonderful service, facilities, staff and food. Really world class.

This is a great place to take kids. I was disappointed that there weren't more displays of the actual tools and bones found in the area, but if you want to teach your children about evolution and the area, its nice. Walking around outside the building is incredible, very beautiful. While you're there go to see the Sterkfontein caves closeby.

Great experience with a lot to learn about our existence

Excellent. Staff are friendly, professional and curtious. We enjoyed every moment. If you are scared of tight spaces, steer clear of the cave. It was not to bad for me, however, for my wife it was a daunting experience

Fantastic place for all tourists either local and international. Really worth a visit. Mind blowing venue and statues.

very interesting and informative!guides are very friendly and professional...well done.

Really a good destination. Informative and fun. Great service and well equipped. Loved it. I highly recommend it.

Not that exciting. Just a place to learn the history and good time pass for an hour or so. Was expecting more of it.

Had bad racial experience with my mother, staff just laughed

Good for a days outing but not a cheap exercise for locals. Would like to know what happened to some of the larger cats.

Interesting and thought provoking, souvenirs aren't the cheapest but hey, you should expect that from these types of places. Also, do yourself a favour and order the chips at the little cafe near the ticket booth ;-)

Food isn't that great but I left with a stomach bulge.

The atmosphere is so relaxing, though I consider it to be not that infant and toddler friendly

Worth a visit, very educational, very polite and friendly staff!!

Beautiful and so very interesting .worth your while..money ..please go ..dont forget Maropeng...best restaurant food was very good

Amazing exhibit, plan to spend about 4 hours here if you read the exhibits