Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs

UNESCO Site · Gauteng, 🇿🇦 South Africa

Area 222 km²

Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

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Sterkfontein, Swartkrans & Kromdraai Essentials

This collection explores the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, centered on the paleoanthropological discoveries at Sterkfontein Caves and the fossil-rich breccia of Kromdraai and Cooper’s Cave. Visitors can descend into the limestone formations of Bothongo WonderCave or explore South Africa’s diverse heritage at Lesedi Cultural Village. The list also includes wildlife encounters at the Lion & Safari Park, providing a comprehensive look at the region’s evolutionary history, natural geology, and cultural traditions.

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Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27