The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site and is located about 50 km northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Gauteng province. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site currently occupies 47,000 hectares and contains a complex system of limestone caves. The Cradle of Humankind Site comprises a strip of a dozen dolomitic limestone caves containing the fossilized remains of ancient forms of animals, plants and most importantly, hominids. The dolomite in which the caves formed, started out as coral reefs growing in a worm shallow sea about 2.3 billion years ago.
Lion & Safari Park
Take a 3-hour safari drive including the Predator tour, a scenic guided drive through this spectacular park, a visit to the hyenas and leopards. This tour will provide you with the perfect opportunity to take stunning photographs of animals and surrounding landscapes.
Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre
To make an invaluable difference toward saving the cheetah in the wild visit this non-profit organization run facility to have a relaxing yet exhilarating and educational day out in the wild with your family, friends or even colleagues at The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre. two hour guided tours are offered daily, and on certain mornings guests have the option to book a cheetah run and guided tour package. The cheetah run offers an opportunity to witness a breath taking high speed cheetah chase. A knowledgeable guide leads tours and visitors to the Centre to see a variety of animals including cheetah, King Cheetah, African wild dog, caracal and vultures amongst others.
