Sterkfontein Caves

Click here to book for Sterkfontein Caves Sterkfontein Caves - Ancient Dolomite Caves, Underground Lake, Fossil Sites The ancient dolomite caves, with an underground lake, an hour from Johannesburg, is one of the fossils sites in the Cradle of Humankind and is part of the World Heritage Site. The Sterkfontein Caves are recognised as one of the world's most important palaeontological sites, having yielded many fossils dating millions of years ago. Among the most famous finds are Little Foot and Mrs Ples. As the caves are a living entity, visitors are allowed into certain areas of the caves with a guide. Therefore guided tours run every half hour and it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and clothes and carry as little as possible with you. It is fun, exciting and informative to be inside the caves and the children will enjoy it immensely. The Sterkfontein Caves offer guided tours that take visitors through the dolomitic limestone caves to learn about the discoveries that have been made there. Some points of interest include the lime kilns used by miners, the geology of the cave at its entrance, the Silberberg Grotto where Little Foot was discovered, the Mildner Hall excavations, the lake, the Tuff Chamber, and the surface excavations where Mrs Ples was found. The site also has a preparatory laboratory where fossils are cleaned and catalogued, a temporary exhibition space, and the museum where you can learn more about the history of the caves and the significant discoveries that have been made there.