Duration
daily
Max Group Size
30
Tour Code
1990
Tour Type
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Departure Type
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Age Requirement
15 - 80 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English
Physical level
moderate
Arusha
08:45
Arusha
16:00
Activities
HistoricalWind SurfingWomen ArtWalking TourStop OverSpecial DaySolo TravelSightseeingShoppingRoad TourSafariRock climbingMuseumMotor SportsHoneymoonHiking & TrekkingHealth, Spa & WellnessFood & CulinaryFestivalFamilyExplorerExit FestivalEuropean Christmas MarketsEducationalEasterDiscoveryChristmasDay of The DeadDailyBird watchingSee ItineraryTour Overview
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.
Highlights
- Merelani Hills in the Manyara Region
- Mererani Tanzanite
Itinerary
Duration: 4 hours
A client should
carry passport and visa
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Simanjiro, Tanzania 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 2500 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..
After or before the tour we can take you to mererani minning meuseum were you
can have more information about , history and also buy buy Tanzanite Gemstones
Trip includes
Included
English fluently speaking
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishLunch box wirh drinking watwr
Vegan
Jain
Kosher
Vegetarian
Halal
MeatParkfees
Drinking water
Excluded
Insurance
Tips
Travel insuarane
50usd for migration fee
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