The dolomite cave entrance at Sterkfontein Caves against the Gauteng sky

Sterkfontein Caves Tickets — Child Admission

Ages 6–18 · guided cave tour, museum and fossil lab · your chosen hour

Reserve child tour slot

The child admission ticket covers one child aged 6 to 18, with full timed access to the guided cave tour, the museum and Timeline Walk, and the fossil preparation laboratory. Children under 6 enter free with a paying adult.

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 • For children aged 6 to 18 — under-6s enter free with a paying adult • Booking handled in your own language

Who this is for

This ticket is for children aged 6 to 18 travelling with a parent or guardian who holds an adult admission ticket. The cave's stairs and low sections make it a better fit for confident older children.

On the day

The cave tour is dim, cool and involves stairs, so keep children close on the route. Show the mobile ticket at the entrance and arrive 15–20 minutes before your tour hour.

Frequently asked

What age does this ticket cover?
Children aged 6 to 18. Children under 6 enter free with a paying adult.
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.