1 of SA’s Most-Visited Heritage Destinations: Cost of Take Family to Sterkfontein Caves in 2026
- Sterkfontein Caves reopened in April 2025 under full management by Wits University after major upgrades to the historic site
- Adult entry now costs R150 per person, while children between six and eighteen pay a discounted R125 each
- Children under six enter completely free, but only two little ones per paying adult qualify for that benefit
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Sterkfontein Caves in Gauteng now charges South African families a set 2026 entrance fee. The historic site announced new pricing after reopening under Wits University last year.
Wits University took over full management of the caves on 15 April 2025. Families can now book tickets online through Webtickets before visiting the popular Gauteng attraction.
The site sits about 40 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg, near the town of Krugersdorp. It forms part of the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves have produced more than a third of known early hominin fossils. Discoveries there include the famous Mrs Ples skull, found back in 1947. The site also revealed Little Foot, a nearly complete ancient skeleton.
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What it costs to visit in 2026
Adult tickets now cost a flat R150 per person for full cave access. Children aged six to eighteen years old pay a lower R125 fee each. Kids under six enter completely free, but only two per paying adult. South African pensioners receive a discounted R100 rate with valid identification shown at entry. The nearby Maropeng Visitor Centre charges its own separate R150 adult fee too. Group bookings and school tours can also qualify for special discounted rates.
The caves are open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am until 4 pm. Mondays remain closed, and the very last guided tour departs at three. Guided tours run hourly, taking small groups of thirty people deep underground. Each cave tour lasts roughly an hour, sometimes stretching a bit longer. Visitors should call ahead on public holidays to confirm exact tour times.
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