Diamond Mine, Pretoria City, Voortrekker museum, Union Buildings
THE Diamond tour now also includes a Pretotia tour. Pretoria City, Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings. It is now a full day tour. The tour gives you the opportunity to learn about South Africa during the 1800's and how the Dutch discovered the country of Gold. I will also give you my experiences as a third generation South African growing up on a gold mining visit. I also had the privilege of attending one of the best schools in South Africa and representing my country in sport. My stories of my life include the transformation of our country into the rainbow nation. A surface tour of the very famous diamond Mine, see where the Queen of England's diamond's came from and where some of the largest diamonds in the world are found. There is an informative presentation before going on the the surface tour that is 2 hours in duration. We have now also included Pretoria CBD and Hatfield our University town. Shane a local in Pretoria also introduces you to the locals at the coffee shop.
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Diamond Mine, Pretoria City, Voortrekker museum, Union Buildings
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What's included in Diamond Mine, Pretoria City, Voortrekker museum, Union Buildings
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cullinan Diamond Mine
The Diamond mine is an amazing place where the biggest diamond in the world was found. The diamond was then given to the Queen of England as a present from our president of South Africa Paul Kruger. The Surface tour is available Monday to Sunday at R150. This tour is only 2 hours in duration
The Voortrekker Monument
The biggest Museum in the Southern Hemisphere and recently upgraded. Join us as we take you back to the first white settler's who build one of the richest countries in the world. The museum has fantastic examples of the Ox-wagons, equipment, artifacts and general life style replica's. If you have any interest in South African history this tour is a must . Your guide has extensive knowledge of the museum and the resides and went to school in Pretoria. You will not only experience the museum but be entertained in the history of South Africa by your guide
Union Buildings
A Short visit of 1 hour to the offices of the government. Architect Sir Herbet Baker designed this amazing building that has become an iconic structure that South Africa is very proud of. There is also a huge statue of Nelson Mandela with photographic options.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Surface Tour 2 Hours R 180 Mondays to Sunday 10 am and 12
- Option Costs between R100 and R150. This is at the Mine Village
- R 35
- Voortrekker Monument
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.