Sterkfontein Caves

Our fantastic guide really elevated the experience to the next level - very knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining. The caves and excavations are really interesting and there are quite a few more things to do in see in the pleasant surroundings. Well worth spending a day in the area.

We took the tour today and for r150 pp, it is well worth it. So nice and cool inside, natural aircon. The sounds, sights and colours are amazing. The natural beauty is amazing. The history is well told by the guides. There are tight spaces one has to go through... Well low spaces but its worth the tour and trip. And if you can, bring some spare cash for a tip to the guides. They really do deserve it!!!

A very cool experience walking into the depths of an ancient cave and old limestone mine, with the expertise of a guide. Be mindful there are stretches with uneven grounds and crawl spaces. I really enjoyed the visit with an underground lake, grottos, and bits of nature and history in the Cradle of Humankind.

We had a very nice visit! The tours depart every hour between 9:00 and 16:00, but I would recommend getting there at least 15 minutes early to buy your tickets and get ready. Make sure to wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes with good grip since there are stairs and it can get muddy inside the cave. I also definitely suggest wearing jeans or long pants because the path out involves a bit of crawling at one point! Try not to carry too many things in your hands so you can move around easily. They have more tips under the "Plan Your Visit" section on their website, which is worth checking out. There is a coffee shop on the premises, which sells sandwiches, muffins, and drinks. After our visit, we headed over to the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. It is about a 10-minute drive and was a really nice experience to pair with the cave tour.

The best experience, our guide was so wonderfull. He made the trip the best, with jokes and all his knowledge. The caves it self is in great shape. Safety is tops. This is a must experience. Some places in the cave is n bit difficult but our gide was on top of everything.

Too cool! Super kid friendly cave experience. The guides are knowledgeable and kind. Couldn't recommend it more highly as an educational experience for little ones!

This cave is part of the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site, about 45-min from Johannesburg. This is a guided-only experience that lasts ~60-min. Some advice: 📌 Wear jackets and stay covered—it's cooler underground. 📌 Wear sturdy clothes because you'll be climbing up and down. It can be strenuous. You can also get scratched by the rocks. 📌 NOT accessible-friendly “at all.” A woman in the group ahead of us had knee problems, and she struggled through the small openings and climbs. It looked very uncomfortable for her. 📌 Don't bring anything that dangles from your body—there are many narrow passages that require ducking and squeezing. 📌 Wear hiking shoes with good grip. It's very dark and slippery inside. We dressed appropriately and had a great experience! Highly recommended! You should pair this with other attractions in the area to make the most of your day—Maropeng, the Cradle of Humankind, or even the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve for a game drive or giraffe feeding afternoon.

Our guide was very kind and answered everyone's questions. He guided us through the caves patiently and checked on everyone to ensure that we were all safe. Saw people wearing flip flops and other weird shoes - be safe and wear tekkies - it gets slippery. The temperature also drops in the cave so if you're sensitive to that, take an extra jersey. It was about 30 degrees outside and our guide said it was 18 degrees in the cave. The exhibit you get to see before doing the caves was also interestimg and informative. Would do it again as soon as possible. Was fun and worth it!