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Tanzanite Gemstone mining experience at Mererani mines Day Tour

Extreme Sports
Digital
510 minutes
English

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

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Tanzanite Gemstone mining experience at Mererani mines Day Tour

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From$350Per Person

What's included in Tanzanite Gemstone mining experience at Mererani mines Day Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

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..

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Parking Fees
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • 50usd for migration fee
  • Airport transfer
  • Gratitude
  • 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

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

A rusha city

Meeting / End Points

  • opposite the monument, Arusha center Inn Livingstone street

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Operator

Africa Outland Tours