Cradle of Humankind & Game Parks of the North Tour
Take a journey with us, travelling slowly through the fascinating northern parts of South Africa, rich in both cultural and historical legacies. You will visit various cultural sites that each offer unique experiences, with a chance to experience the diversity of this rainbow nation and our common ancestral roots which bind us all together as humankind. On top of this, visiting two world-class game reserves makes this a well-rounded trip! On this tour, you will visit Johannesburg, known as the City of Gold, and see some sites of cultural and historical significance, such as Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. The tour visits the Cradle of Humankind, a place of archaeological significance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy superb game-viewing and cultural tours of an ancient kingdom in Mapungubwe National Park, near the border with Zimbabwe. The tour take you along the Ribola arts and crafts route, and also visits Zwakala Brewery, a family-run farm with exciting activities. And of course, no tour of northern South Africa is complete without a visit to the world-famous Kruger National Park, one of the world's most diverse and rich safari destinations.
Why we like it
Visits cultural and historical sites of importance; Essential African game-viewing, including famous Big 5 Kruger wildlife; Well-rounded experience
Quick Facts
Accommodation Type: | Tour |
Rates from: | $150 - $300 p.p.p.d. |
Group Size: | Small |
Max No of Guests: | 8 |
Children Friendly: | Yes |
Minimum Age: | 12 |
Tour info
Tour duration: | 11 days |
Start: | Johannesburg |
End: | Johannesburg |
Highlights | Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Cradle of Humankind, Makapan's Gat, Mapungubwe National Park, Ribola Art Route, Zwakala Brewery, Kruger National Park |
Nearest Major City | Johannesburg and Pretoria |
Park / Reserve
Activities
Primary
Overland TourSecondary
Guided Game DriveOptional
Cultural TourHistory tour
The Experience
Safari type
Safari TourSpecialist Species
Big 5Elephant
Giraffe
Zebra
Malaria area
YesSuitable for
CouplesFamilies
Small groups
Solo Travellers
Where
Area: Gauteng

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