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Tanzanite Gemstone mining experience at Mererani mines Day Tour

Arusha, Tanzania
  • 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Complete your trip to Tanzania with this tour that takes you to explore the Mererani mines. Tanzania, known for its abundance of precious gems, is home to blue Tanzanite, found nowhere else in the world. Explore the Mererani Hills in the Manyara Region of northern Tanzania, where this rare gem was first discovered in 1968. See firsthand how Tanzanite is mined by both local miners and large operators, and discover the allure of the Tanzanian Ruby.
  • Join and witness a gemstone mining exploration at Mereana Mines
  • Descend down to the deep mines and see how mining processes take place
  • Spend time with the miners and explore the mining machinery
  • Enjoy a tasty lunch during the tour

What's Included

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

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

A rusha city

or

Meeting point

  • Pangani Street
    Pangani St, Arusha, Tanzania

    opposite the monument, Arusha center Inn Livingstone street

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Simanjiro

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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