Anyone interested in an “off the beaten path” idea for side trips in Africa should consider the following Human Evolution trips.

1. Transvaal Museum, Pretoria, South Africa

The Transvaal hosts several important discoveries. There is a large exhibit and if you call ahead you can arrange to take a free tour with one of the research assistants. You will learn about human evolution and the important fossils that were found in the area surrounding Swartkrans and Sterkfontein. You can even see the actually fossil of Mrs. Ples. An Australopithicas Afrikanus skull, dated 2-3 million years ago, one of the first apes to walk upright. Truly amazing.

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