TANZANITE MINING AREA DAY TOUR
ID: GYG644855-1069782
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Country: Tanzania
Country: Tanzania
Duration: 1 days
Description
On this Tanzanite day tour you will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating birth place of the Tanzanite gemstones, learn about their mining process, and witness their exquisite beauty.
On this day you will be picked up from Moshi to Mererani for your Tanzanite tour. You will have a 1hr 40 minutes’ drive towards the Mererani area and start your tour. This tour will introduce you to the history of this magnificent mineral and other important information about the gemstone. The Mererani Tanzanite mines are where the blue Zoisite Tanzanite was first discovered in 1968 and are still mined both by the local and large-scale miners today. You will descend down to the mine to explore how the mining process takes place, as you explore the machinery and spend time with the miners on site. Later you will leave the camp after your lunch and head to the Gemstone shops in Arusha to see the final process of the gem. Then you will head back to the hotel for your drop off marking the end of your Tanzanite Day tour.
On this day you will be picked up from Moshi to Mererani for your Tanzanite tour. You will have a 1hr 40 minutes’ drive towards the Mererani area and start your tour. This tour will introduce you to the history of this magnificent mineral and other important information about the gemstone. The Mererani Tanzanite mines are where the blue Zoisite Tanzanite was first discovered in 1968 and are still mined both by the local and large-scale miners today. You will descend down to the mine to explore how the mining process takes place, as you explore the machinery and spend time with the miners on site. Later you will leave the camp after your lunch and head to the Gemstone shops in Arusha to see the final process of the gem. Then you will head back to the hotel for your drop off marking the end of your Tanzanite Day tour.
Highlights
- You get the opportunity to visit the local Tanzanite mines, in Merelani
- Learn about the mining process firsthand
- Get the opportunity to interact with the miners and get to know their story.
Guiding languages
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
