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Point Of Human Origins Experience the awe of standing at the Point of Human Origins! Visit world renown archaeological site This tour is usually between 3 to 4 hours in duration.
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Point of Human Origins Experience with Dr. Peter Nilssen and Guided Cave Visits. PLEASE NOTE: tours and cave visits by appointment only

1st option: Point of Human Origins Experience with Dr. Nilssen. Tour must be booked in advance and depends on Dr. Nilssen's availability (due to professional commitments he is not always available). We prefer a group of not less than 8 people to run a full tour. The Point of Human Origins Experience is divided into two parts:

1st part - an introductory, thought provoking PowerPoint presentation by Dr Nilssen that will take you on a journey into pre-history where you learn about human nature and behavior, ancient environments, sea levels, food sources, cave formation processes, stone tool technology, and how our earliest ancestors managed to survive a near extinction event through their connection with and reliance on nature.

2nd part – scenic visit to the Pinnacle Point Caves in the company of Dr Nilssen. The only access to Cave 13B is via a series of steep wooden stairways and boardwalks (some 200 stairs in each direction). The climb back up can be taxing unless you’re mildly fit.

2nd option: Guided Cave Visits with Specially Trained, Knowledgeable Guide
Our guide is available, but booking is essential. This version is ideal for individuals or groups who are on the move, but who would like to visit this renowned site at short notice. We do not require particular group size to run these excursions. This tour is usually about 1.5 hours in duration. The climb back up can be taxing unless you’re mildly fit. Dress: comfortable clothes and walking shoes

Your contribution:
A portion of each person’s entry fee goes into a conservation fund for protecting and conserving the sites that we visit. So every visitor is personally involved in the conservation of humanity heritage at Pinnacle Point Caves. In recognition of this we give each visitor a certificate to this effect, as well as a booklet to serve as a memory jogger of their time with us. At your expense, food and beverages are available at the Pinnacle Point Club House Restaurant.

15/10/2026

Imagine living right next to a place that holds a piece of humanity’s earliest history. 🇿🇦

Nestled in the cliffs below Pinnacle Point Estate, the ancient caves of the Point Of Human Origins offer a remarkable glimpse into early human life, with evidence of modern behaviours dating back more than 160,000 years.

To call this extraordinary coastline home, while sharing it with a site of such global significance, is something truly special.

A remarkable place to call home. A proud part of our human story.

Photo: Michelle Fox Mugatha.

22/09/2026
Thank you Go! Magazine SA for featuring us in your Garden Route Travel guide 2026 🎉🙌
04/09/2026

Thank you Go! Magazine SA for featuring us in your Garden Route Travel guide 2026 🎉🙌

02/09/2026

Thank you for your support Mossel Bay Tourism!!! Your media team captured it beautifully!!!

Guided Cave Tours to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Pinnacle Point Estate are available 7 days.

Monday to Saturday 9h00/11h00/13h00/15h00
Sunday 9h00/11h00/13h00

MUST book before your visit.

WhatsApp +27796400004
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See you soon! 🇿🇦

Congratulations Pinnacle Point Estate 🎉🎊🎉
02/09/2026

Congratulations Pinnacle Point Estate 🎉🎊🎉

Thank you, Mossel Bay! ❤️

We’re thrilled to be named Mossel Bay’s Best Estate & Best Golf Course in the 2026 Best of Mossel Bay Readers’ Choice Awards! 🏆

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for making this possible.

Proudly Mossel Bay. Proudly Pinnacle Point.

24/08/2026

Some journeys give you incredible photos.

The best journeys give you something even greater - a story you'll carry long after the photos are taken. ❤

Photo credit: Chau Fan Chin.

31/07/2026
So much more indeed!!! ❤️🎉
27/07/2026

So much more indeed!!! ❤️🎉

Pinnacle Point is so much more than world-class golf. It's a lifestyle destination where luxury, adventure, wellness, & natural beauty come together. From tennis, padel, & the fitness centre to The Perfect Deli, S.K.I.N. Aesthetic Spa, Events Venue, children's play park, world-class dining, & fascinating heritage experiences, every visit offers something memorable. ✨

Ideally positioned as the gateway to the Garden Route, the estate also provides easy access to South Africa's most spectacular attractions, including rugged coastlines, fishing, scenic hiking trails, whale watching, & other unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Whether you're here to play, relax, explore, or celebrate, Pinnacle Point Estate is where extraordinary experiences become lasting memories. ❤️

26/07/2026

Beautiful Mossel Bay! 😍🇿🇦🥹👌 The Point of Human Origins at Pinnacle Point is something magical to experience! ✨🙌🥹

29/05/2026

To think that the Pinnacle Point Site Complex, right here on our doorstep, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is nothing short of extraordinary.

Within these dramatic cliffs are caves once inhabited by Middle Stone Age humans who lived between 160,000 & 50,000 years ago, preserving some of the earliest evidence of modern human life & innovation.

From the use of fire & pigment to seafood consumption & advanced toolmaking, these discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of human origins.

A world-changing story, preserved along our very own coastline. ✨

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Mossel Bay
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