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Tanzanite Gemstone mining experience at Mererani mines Day Tour
- 8h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Parking Fees
What's not
- Alcoholic Beverages
- 50usd for migration fee
- Airport transfer
- Gratitude
- motor/vehicle to the mine ceter(8km appx)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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..
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- opposite the monument, Arusha center Inn Livingstone street
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Africa Outland Tours
- 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
How it compares in Arusha
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 26 city tours we list in Arusha.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 26.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Arusha
Arusha, in northern Tanzania beneath Mount Meru, is the starting point for safaris to the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
The town sits on the green lower slopes of Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest peak, with coffee farms and banana groves on its outskirts and a busy central market at its heart. Arusha National Park, just outside town, offers walking safaris, canoeing on the Momella Lakes, colobus monkeys in the forest and the climb up Meru itself.
Top-ranked sights in Arusha: Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, Arusha National Park.
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