Maropeng

Welcome to Maropeng (the official visitor centre of the Cradle of Humankind) and the Sterkfontein Caves. Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” in Setswana, the main indigenous language in this area of South Africa. The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is an easy drive of about an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Our ancestors have lived in this area for more than 3-million years. By coming here, you are coming to the birthplace of humanity. Welcome home!

The Maropeng ticket shop is a platform for anyone to book online for events and specials that Maropeng offers all year round.

Buy your admission tickets to Maropeng and/or the Sterkfontein Caves online, and we give you 10% off the price!
Simply select your required ticket type from the current events page and pay with your credit card! 

It’s safe to use your credit card online, because once you select a Maropeng product, you are directed to a protected page to complete the purchase. MasterCard, Visa, Diner's Club and American Express are accepted.