Kromdraai Conservancy, Protected conservation area in Gauteng, South Africa
The Kromdraai Conservancy is a protected area near Krugersdorp encompassing undeveloped farmland with caves, old gold mines, fossil sites, and a game reserve. The region contains multiple cave systems and allows visitors access to natural and paleontological attractions.
The area was recognized in 1998 as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Cradle of Humankind and contains significant paleontological discoveries spanning several million years. This recognition emphasizes the scientific importance of fossil finds and early human history in the region.
The name comes from Afrikaans and means Crooked Turn, referring to a distinct bend in the nearby Crocodile River that flows through the region. Visitors can see this geographic feature when walking through the landscape and observing how the river curves.
Access to attractions is through guided tours of multiple caves and sites in the area, each with different physical demands and terrain requirements. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and prepare for varying light conditions inside the caves.
Thousands of stone tools and fossil fragments have been found throughout this area, showing how early people used their surroundings. These artifacts offer glimpses into daily life from millions of years ago.
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