Sterkfontein Caves Tickets — Adult Admission

Guided cave tour, museum and fossil lab · your chosen hour

The adult admission ticket is timed entry to the full Sterkfontein experience — the guided cave tour past the sites where Mrs Ples and Little Foot were found, the museum and Timeline Walk, and the fossil preparation laboratory. We secure your tour hour and send your ticket to your phone.

What's included

Every booking includes the elements below — handled by our concierge team before your visit and confirmed at the entrance.

• Timed guided tour of the Sterkfontein cave system with a trained guide • Full access to the museum, Timeline Walk and fossil preparation laboratory • Helmet provided for the cave tour • Booking handled in your own language

Who this is for

The adult admission ticket suits visitors aged 19 and over. Children aged 6–18 and pensioners aged 60+ have their own lower-priced tickets — see our child and pensioner tickets.

On the day

Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes for the cave's stairs and uneven surfaces, and arrive 15–20 minutes before your tour time. Show your mobile ticket at the entrance; the cave stays a constant, cool 20°C year-round, and helmets are provided. Allow two to three hours for the tour, museum and fossil lab.

Frequently asked

Do I need a specific time?

Yes — the cave tour departs hourly with a 30-person capacity per group, so your ticket is for a specific tour time.

How do I receive it?

As a mobile ticket with a QR code by email once confirmed — nothing to print.

How long does a visit take?

Most visitors spend two to three hours across the cave tour, museum and fossil lab.

What's included?

Full access to the guided cave tour, the museum, the Timeline Walk and the fossil preparation laboratory.