Swartkrans picnic and walking tour

Swartkrans, one of the Cradle’s richest fossil sites, is usually closed to the public. But on these tours, small groups will have a rare opportunity to observe an active palaeontological dig and will be guided around the site by scientist Morris Sutton, who is currently excavating there.

Swartkrans has yielded the largest sample of Paranthropus robustus, and it is also significant for the discovery of the earliest evidence of the use of controlled fire in Southern Africa, dating back 1-million years.

Why not combine the event with an overnight stay at the luxurious Maropeng Boutique Hotel? Prices are R1 350 per person sharing per night, and this includes dinner, bed and breakfast as well as the Swartkrans picnic and walking tour. Contact . to book this special.

The cost of the tour is R350 per person and includes a light picnic lunch. Please note the tour is strictly for adults only. This tour will only go ahead if there are a minimum of seven people booked.

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