Explore human evolution at Maropeng

Move through fossils, stone tools and interactive evidence at the official visitor center for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

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The experience

Build the evidence before entering fossil country

The Cradle's importance comes from a network of fossil-bearing caves, not one dramatic object.

Maropeng organizes that evidence into a scientific introduction before the journey enters the landscape.

Journeys

Experience FAQ

Q01What is Maropeng?

It is the official interpretive visitor center for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

Q02Are original fossils always displayed?

Displays and loans can change. The journey promises the interpretive center, not a specific specimen without current confirmation.

Plan with Alex

Travel from Johannesburg into wildlife country, follow the warm coast toward the Cape, or let spring flowers lead you north into the Kalahari.

We begin with the part of South Africa you most want to feel, then give the country enough time to change around you.