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  • Valentine’s Day Lunch & Dinner at Maropeng

    Do you have any plans for Valentine’s Day yet?  Maropeng is inviting couples to enjoy a wonderful buffet lunch at their famous Tumulus restaurant. It’s available for R195 per person. Booking is essential.  P.S.: Special accommodation packages including dinner and breakfast are also available.  The Maropeng Boutique Hotel is the ideal venue to celebrate the month […] More

  • Celebrate Christmas at Maropeng – the Cradle of Humankind

    Maropeng, known for their delicious Christmas feasts, is planing another spectacular meal for this year’s festivities. Be sure to book your Christmas lunch at Maropeng’s Tumulus restaurant, to be enjoyed while taking in the breathtaking views of the Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg mountains. Dine out on their sumptuous buffet options, ideal for Christmas. A wonderful way […] More

  • Trail Run Fun at Maropeng

    Join Maropeng and My Run for a trail run in a spectacular location.  My Run hosts free and safe weekly timed running events, bringing like-minded people of all fitness levels together. Register on My Run and purchase your timing band before arriving for the event. All you have to do is show up with your […] More

  • Father’s Day at Maropeng

    A three-course lunch at Maropeng is the perfect way to celebrate Fathers Day. Indulge in a delicious meal with loved ones whilst enjoying the sparkling winter sunshine. The buffet lunch comes to R275 per person. PS. Maropeng is offering free entrance for kids under 18 on Youth Day (16 June) Call: 014 577 9000 or […] More

  • Celebrate Heritage Day at Maropeng

    What better way to celebrate Heritage Day than by partaking in a special Heritage Day buffet at the Tumulus Restaurant at Maropeng?  Tuck into a range of delicious dishes from steamed bread and pap to lamb on spit and boerewors to some truly delectable desserts. Tickets are R220 per person or R120 for children under […] More

  • Rocking the Cradle of Humankind at Maropeng this August!

    This article first appeared on Maropeng.co.za. All roads will lead to the Cradle of Humankind in a few weeks’ time, when the curtain is raised on the 2017 Magalies Rocks the Cradle (MRtC) festival. The MRtC festival will be held from 25 to 27 August. All roads will lead to the Cradle of Humankind in […] More

  • Celebrate Women’s Day at Maropeng with a Lunch Buffet

    Maropeng is celebrating women this Women’s Day by serving up an exquisite lunch buffet. Join the Cradle of Humankind on Women’s Day, the 9th of August, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch served with a complimentary glass of wine and a sweet treat just for you. The lunch starts at 12h30 and bookings are R190 per person. Please […] More

  • 3 course lunch special at Maropeng

    The Tumulus restaurant, situated on the first floor of the Maropeng Visitor Centre, boasts the best views in Gauteng. Book a table on the deck and soak up the breathtaking vista of the Witwatersberg and Magaliesberg mountain ranges. Enjoy a delicious Sunday Carvery at Maropeng. Relax in the Tumulus Restaurant whilst overlooking the Magaliesburg mountains. […] More

  • Journey to the Moon at Maropeng

    This remarkable event takes place on the 16th of July (depending on the moon phases), in order to commemorate the first human lunar landing in 1969. Join Vincent Nettmann, Maropeng’s resident astronomer, as he presents this popular illustrated talk. Using his scale model Apollo 11 rocket, he demonstrates how NASA made the first successful journey to […] More

  • Enjoy a Picnic at The Cradle of Humankind

    Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful Maropeng landscape with breathtaking views of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Book your picnic basket online before 12pm a day before your excursion. Each picnic bag will be available for R380. Please note that should you wish to book a Picnic baskets for the weekend, please contact Maropeng before Friday at 12pm. The […] More

  • Fireside Talk with Madeleine Fullard at Maropeng

    Join Maropeng for the first edition of their fireside talks, which will feature Madeleine Fullard, head of the Missing Persons Task Team in the National Prosecuting Authority. Her talk, titled “Searching for lost bones. Bringing the lost ones home“, will take place at Maropeng on the 15th of June. Date: Wednesday 15 June 2016 Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Venue: Hominin […] More

  • Food & Wine Dinner Evening at Maropeng with Morgenhof Wines

    Join Maropeng for a wine & dine evening to remember! Maropeng, together with Morgenhof Wine Estate, presents a delectable wine pairing dinner, featuring Maropeng’s Gastronomy-trained culinary artist, executive chef Peter Langa. This extravagant five-course dinner will be served at the Maropeng Boutique Hotel at 6pm for 6.30pm on the 30th of April. Tickets for this evening will cost […] More