Verified Oct 4, 2026
Maropeng — Cradle of Humankind
Johannesburg · South Africa 🇿🇦
Only official site
maropeng.co.za
Tickets online or at the entrance
“Please note: Tickets can be booked online and onsite.” maropeng.co.za
From the official ticket site: “Please note: Tickets can be booked online and onsite.” maropeng.co.za
Admission prices
Adult
Maropeng General
ZAR 150
R150
Child
Children
125
Senior
Pensioners
ZAR 100
R 100
Free
Children under the age of six
Free entry
FREE
stated on maropeng.co.za/maropeng-tour/maropeng-tour · checked 2026-10-11
Maropeng General: R150 Children (125 (6-11 Years) Pensioners: R 100 – Proof of identification required Children under the age of six: FREE – ONLY applicable to general guests (family groups included) except for school groups
Practical
Maropeng — Cradle of Humankind: address
Hekpoort Road, Sterkfontein, 1911 Magaliesburg ZAOpen in Google Maps →✓ maropeng.co.za · 2026-10-05Maropeng — Cradle of Humankind: opening hours
Maropeng 09h00 – 16h00 (Open every day including weekends and public holidays)✓ maropeng.co.za/maropeng-tour/maropeng-tour · 2026-10-11Maropeng — Cradle of Humankind: closing days
Maropeng 09h00 – 16h00 (Open every day including weekends and public holidays)✓ maropeng.co.za/maropeng-tour/maropeng-tour · 2026-10-12Maropeng — Cradle of Humankind: what should I know before visiting?
This self-guided, interactive tour allows you to take all the time you need to ponder humanity’s fascinating origin story. … Please arrive at least 15-minutes before your booked time-slot. Each tour takes about 45 minutes to an hour✓ maropeng.co.za/maropeng-tour/maropeng-tour · 2026-10-11As the official visitor centre of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, Maropeng invites you on a journey through time — exploring the origins of our species and celebrating the remarkable discoveries that shape our understanding of life on Earth.
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