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Makapan's Valley Heritage Tour from Polokwane

A historical and anthropological tour of Makapan's Cave, steeped in history and regarded as a palaeontological and archaeological hot spot.

Visitors stand silhouetted on rocks at a cave mouth, with bright green trees beyond.

Times

07:30 to 14:00

Departs from

Polokwane

Price

R1 050 per person

Meal

Picnic lunch

A World Heritage Site in Limpopo

Makapan's Valley is a World Heritage Site and one of the most fascinating historical and archaeological places in the province. This tour is a must for anyone interested in our history.

Fossils, lime-works caves and a siege

The day takes you from remnants of prehistoric fossils to the impressive lime-works caves. Your guide brings to life the dramatic clash between the Voortrekkers and the Kekana Ndebele people that took place here.

Picnic over the Zwartkrans Valley

A picnic lunch is served overlooking the Zwartkrans Valley before we return to Polokwane.

School groups, teams and delegates

History lovers, school outings, teams and conference delegates can book this tour privately for their group.

Your booking

What's included

What your ticket covers on the day.

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Transport from Polokwane

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Entrance fees

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Guides

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Non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks

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Activities

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Picnic lunch

Collage of a fossil skull cast, a guide in a cave, mining carts and visitors exploring the caves.

Questions guests ask

The tour runs from 07:30 to 14:00, with transport from Polokwane.

Yes. A picnic lunch is served overlooking the Zwartkrans Valley.

On request. Choose your preferred date when you book and Lisa confirms it with you by email.

Makapan's Valley

Book your place

R1 050

per person · 07:30 to 14:00, picnic lunch included

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