An enjoyable and fun day activity perfect for learning that extra bit more about the history of evolution and nature itself. For the more inquisitive mind the exhibits offer a rich display and informative plaques to observe and study. For the youngsters on the other hand, the centre offers a fantastically fun underground river boat ride being both exhilarating, informative and a tad bit spooky! A genuinely lovely day out!
Amazing place. This is where the earliest humankind bones were unearthed.
You will need at least 1/2 day.
My experience at The Cradle of Human kind was wonderful, I learned so much, wonderful guides
Away from the craziness of city life in the modst of nature and animals
What a spectacular experience... facilities are very neat, clean and futuristic. Staff is super professional and friendly. The experiance was beyond my imagination and would recommend anyone to go and see the history of humankind. You learn so much and get real satisfaction and value for your money! Thanks
Very inspiring place to be, makes one think deeply on the very meaning of life
its where it all started.. the findings of where mankind evolved from
The entry is R105 (adult) and only took about 45 minutes to view the entire exhibition which is aimed at children. Not value for money.
Wonder where it started? Us I mean.
Well this is great place to find out.
The cradle houses the archeological site for what is now known as Mrs Ples,our earliest ancestor.
Then there is musuem, obviously
And the sterkfontein caves.
Love the caves!
The place is well and nice for relaxing and tike to your self
Magic for cyclists , every one is friendly, will 100% do it again
Displays and journey in time on the little raft are well set out and interresting
Don't expect too much, but it's worth a visit. We found it to be a bit old an unexciting.
Very interactive and one of the best exhibition about evolution and our life in Maropeng. Cave tour is highly recommended as well!
Had a great time at the Cradle of Man. Personal was very helpful. Had a teenager and 10 year old with me and both enjoyed the day. There are a lot to see and experience. Not the stuffy idea of a museum as you would think. Interactive areas are also good. It is good to know where you come from.
I always enjoy checking out the exhibit and science centre at Maropeng. Currently, the exhibit is a feature on the finding of new bones at the Sterkfontein caves. The science centre is beautifully curated and fun to engage with.
Our birthplace. A must visit when you have a few hours when visiting Johannesburg
Amazing place not too far from joburg. The food was reasonably priced, everything was immaculately clean, all the staff were nice and the museum itself was awesome.
Fabulous day out. Would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Proud to be South African.
Great ro see the lions,cheetahs, and wild dogs feeding. Wed and sat at 13h00
Quite well made museum on history of origins - includes a theme-park like water ride. Highly recommended for visitors with children as it is educative and entertaining on the same time. For adults - depends. For those who are expecting more on the fossils and seeing the excavation sites will be disappointed, but those who wants to learn might be ok.
Initially I was doubtful about the value of visiting this. The cost is high and the experience could be short. Combine this with a trip to the Sterkfontein Caves and get the combined ticket which makes it super worth it. The kids enjoyed the boat ride and we're even entertained for quite some time at the exhibits. One thing that could be better is that some of the digital displays were fritzing and some were unplugged. Maybe an upgrade in the near future is in order.
Its worldclass entertainment and educational for all ages.
Very cool place to bring the whole family for a day.
Had an amazing stay at the Boutique Hotel and visitors center. My visit was during the off season in July, and my stay was absolute perfection. The wait staff were kind and helpful. The dining experience was phenomenal! The best cut of meat that I have ever had in my life was the warthog fillet. The museum was amazing! A diamond in the rough.
Thank you for an absolute magical stay in rural South Africa!
Because of the celebration of our 21st anniversary in marriage
Great outing close to Johannesburg. Some features for the kids like the jumping Castles and jungle gym not maintained and was filthy. Would have made an even better lunch break.
I understand weekdays are quiet times but then price should be adjusted accordingly.
Most amazing site! Wonderful cave tour. Friendly tour guide. Hard to find, not enough road signs with a number of different roads that need to be driven.
This truly the cradle of humankind!
There was an amazing sculpture exhibition outside the long road to freedom with life-sized statues of most prominent politicians over the last few hundred years of South Africa s history.
Tourist attraction, a place everyone needs to visit with their family or friends! Lots of history, restaurants and snacks on premises.
If you're not from South Africa, round up a gang and go explore!
What is tourism in the Westrand without this exciting scientific & entertainment establishment
Beautiful area. This is a relaxed area. I love cycling and this is a place where lots of cyclists go. The comradie spirit. The tranquillity. The view. All so awesome.
The statues for the long Walk to Freedom expo are well worth the trip. The life size statues, nearly 100 when we visited, are located by the main car park and therefore free to view. The aim is 500 statues but the final location of all these statues is still to be decided. Each statute is accompanied by a bio.
Take some time and learn about the past. Very well laid out centre with a wide range of interesting and sometimes quirky displays that will captivate all ages.
Excellent. Great explanation of how the site was discovered. A bit difficult going underground. Sound and visual effects excellent. We'll worth the trip.
Superb facility with plenty of parking and a well designed and unique museum experience. History is presented in a very informative way and care has been taken to increase understanding and explanation and providing context. Well worth the visit.
Love this place. So many different activities for a great family or couple day out.
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