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Five reasons to visit the Cradle this summer

Five reasons to visit the Cradle this summer

Summer has definitely arrived in the Cradle of Humankind, and with it comes a range of fantastic specials and events at Maropeng. Here’s a selection of five things to enjoy at this time of year.

Learners take a trip back in time at Maropeng

Learners take a trip back in time at Maropeng

Prehistoric humans, fossils and a glimpse of Earth thousands of years ago kept the learners of Forest Hill Primary School enthralled when they recently toured the Maropeng Visitor Centre.

360° views of Sterkfontein Caves

360° views of Sterkfontein Caves

In the bowels of the Sterkfontein Caves at the Cradle of Humankind, many answers to questions on the evolution of humankind have been revealed; but still buried in these caves, one of the richest fossil sites in the world, untold secrets wait to be uncovered.

Maropeng to host Broom Colloquium

Maropeng to host Broom Colloquium

Maropeng is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting the Royal Society of South Africa’s Broom Colloquium on November 26, 2011. The top scientists behind some of the more recent palaeontological discoveries will be gathering for the day to present papers on a wide range of research issues.

Win a luxurious getaway to the Maropeng Hotel

Win a luxurious getaway to the Maropeng Hotel

The luxurious four-star Maropeng Boutique Hotel in the Cradle of Humankind is renowned for its fantastic service and incredible views.

Christian Progressive College visits Maropeng

Christian Progressive College visits Maropeng

There were whoops of joy from the more than 100 young Christian Progressive College learners as they descended on Maropeng for the experience of a lifetime.

Bone Detectives – a fantastic experience says local travel blogger

Bone Detectives – a fantastic experience says local travel blogger

Harry the Hominid came across Grannie Banana on Twitter when she blogged about her experience on Maropeng’s Bone Detectives tour on her travel website. We asked this local travel expert to give us a review of the picnic and walking tour.

Investigate insects at the Yebo Gogga Yebo amaBlomo exhibition

Investigate insects at the Yebo Gogga Yebo amaBlomo exhibition

If tiny, creepy, crawly, buzzing hunters and their prey fascinate you, don’t miss the annual weird and wonderful Yebo Gogga Yebo amaBlomo exhibition at the University of the Witwatersrand this weekend.

Maropeng Swartkrans Competition

Maropeng Swartkrans Competition

The Maropeng Visitor Centre is running a weekly competition where you can win a fantastic prize that will let you experience the beauty and wonder of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

Maropeng Hotel fit for royalty – photo essay

Maropeng Hotel fit for royalty – photo essay

The Maropeng Boutique Hotel recently hosted a royal delegation from Thailand for lunch. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited the Maropeng Visitor Centre on Friday October 7 for a tour around the award-winning attraction.