Tanzanite Gemstone mining experience at Mererani mines Day Tour

3.3 (3 reviews) Arusha, Tanzania
Duration8h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Tanzania is rich in precious gems, not least of which is the exquisite blue Tanzanite that is found nowhere else in the world. Another treasure is the Tanzanian Ruby – a glowing red stone of rare appeal.
Mererani Tanzanite Mines
Located in the Merelani Hills in the Manyara Region of northern Tanzania, 70 km (43 mi) south of Arusha, the Mererani Tanzanite Mines are where the blue Tanzanite was first discovered in 1968, and are still mined both by local and large mine operators today

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Parking Fees
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • 50usd for migration fee
  • Airport transfer
  • Gratitude
  • motor/vehicle to the mine ceter(8km appx)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

  1. 4h
    After an early pick up in Arusha, you will travel about 60 kilometers to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, just south of the Kilimanjaro international airport all the way to the Mererani area. This is the prime location where the Tanzanite mineral was discovered and the only place where you can find in the whole wide world. This precious stone is found about 1000 meters deep underground, on a volcanic igneous rock. You will descend down the mine to explore how the mining process takes place, as you explore the machinery and spend time with the miners on site. This is a full day activity with departures from Arusha town.
    You cary with a copy of pasport and visa for the migration..

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

opposite the monument, Arusha center Inn Livingstone street

End point

opposite the monument, Arusha center Inn Livingstone street

Pickup details

A rusha city

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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