Sterkfontein Caves

Approx. Time: 2 hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

In 1896 an Italian gold prospector named Gugielmo Martinaglia found the entrance to a complex series of caves on Sterkfontein Farm. The caves are now regarded as one of the most important prehistoric sites. An archaeological and anthropological treasure trove, these caves are an educational treat. A 1 million year old skull was found in the Sterkfontein Caves! Local African tribes regard it with awe, believing that the water has medicinal properties and can even cure blindness.

Courtesy of the South Africa Tourism Board

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