Never a dull moment at Maropeng – Photo essay of the week

We could not and should never expect a dull moment at Maropeng. Whether at work or play, there’s always something to do and see and, more importantly, there’s always something to learn and experience.

A gift for the gab – Adelaide Motsanani

“I can TALK!”

That’s vibrant Maropeng tour guide Adelaide Motsanani at her best, and most honest…

Cooper’s Cave: a walk back in time

Camilla Bath explores Cooper’s Cave and the surrounding landscape’s prehistoric riches with palaeoanthropologist Christine Steininger, Maropeng Marketing Manager Erica Saunders and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager Peter Mhanaza.

Maropeng launches online shop

Maropeng is proud to announce the launch of its online shop – a platform on which anyone can book for the events and specials that Maropeng offers all year round.

Lessons to be learnt from Maropeng – Photo essay of the week

We can learn much from the lessons about humanity’s past that Maropeng offers. As shown on the signifiers along the road, on the way into the centre, Maropeng is all about discovery, exploration, imagination and celebration.

The discovery of our ancestors’ past; exploration into humanity’s evolution; imagination fired by the interactive displays in the Visitor Centre; and a celebration and appreciation of our modern lives, after the journey humanity has had to travel.

Christine Steininger – a passion for palaeoanthropology

Her academic CV makes a long read, culminating in reading towards a PhD in palaeoanthropology from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), and her appointment as Project Director of Cooper’s Cave near Maropeng.

Maropeng a top SA business tourism destination

Maropeng’s corporate tourism profile is set to rise at the end of February when the company takes its place at the forthcoming business tourism exhibition under the auspices of Meetings Africa.

Maropeng guides shine at Gauteng tourism awards

With less than 110 days to the FIFA World Cup™, tourist guides from across Gauteng convened at Gold Reef City to celebrate their work at the annual Gauteng Tourism Authority Tourist Guide Service Excellence Awards.

Sad loss for Maropeng

One of Maropeng’s staff members, Sinah Motshaba, passed away on February 17, 2010, due to illness.

Sinah will be sorely missed by her colleagues, who say she was the personification of ubuntu.

Weddings at Maropeng – Photo essay of the week

What better place to start your journey into marriage than where humanity’s journey began?

With views of the distant Witwatersberg and Magaliesberg mountain ranges, a variety of exquisite wedding venues to choose from and a top-class service offering, Maropeng is the perfect setting for a dream wedding.

Whether you opt for the intimate boutique hotel, one of the function rooms in the Tumulus building, the Tumulus restaurant and deck, or even the Tumulus building roof, Maropeng will tailor our event offerings to suit your style and budget.