The most famous site where more than 1000 hominid fossils were discovered. Meet one of our ancestors (Mrs Ples) as the first Australopithecus skull discovered here. Fossils on display are a testimony to the origins of humankind .A section of the caves is visited on an hour long guided tour. Based in the Cradle of Humankind, the caves will take you back to the oldest history of the origin of humankind.
The 1 400 hectares Nature Reserve is home to ±600 head of game. A visitor to the park will enjoy game drives, visit the Lion, cheetah ,and Wild dog camp, Hippo pools, Reptile Park , Animal crèche, vulture hide, breeding camp for White Lions and endangered species like: Jaguars, Bengal Tigers and Servals. There is also a Croc Pub at hand for the thirsty.
The centre is focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. Fossils are on display. View stones tools used million years ago. The interactive displays will leave you feeling exhilarated about the past, present and future. The underground boat ride is retracing the various stages of the creation of our earth. There are a number of restaurants for the hungry palates.
Visit the third largest cave chamber in South Africa , situated within Rhino and lion Park . The cave covers an area of 46 000 cubic square metres in size. It is filled with stalactites and stalagmite formations; 85% of which are still growing. You will go down 87 steps and take a further 18 metres down the cranky lift.
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