Forum Homini boutique hotel is located in a private game reserve, near the Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind, outside of Johannesburg. Examples of important palaeo-anthropological sites situated in the Sterkfontein Valley are Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, Coopers B and Wonder Cave. These sites have produced the remains of hominids dating as far back as 3.3 million years ago. Of all the important finds in the area, the skull of an adult female Australopithecus africanus, nicknamed “Mrs. Ples.” is the most famous. The Cradle of Humankind’s World Heritage Site status has led to increased local and international interest in the tourist potential of the area. Economic investment into projects such as the Maropeng Museum and the Sterkfontein Caves Visitor’s Centre by Provincial Government, has also added to the feasibility of this up-market hotel.