Morning:
- 07:30 AM: Pick-up from Karibu Heritage Lodge, Arusha by your private driver-guide.
- 09:00 AM: Arrival at Mererani Mining Town for a tour of the Tanzanite Foundation Museum.
Late Morning:
- Guided mine tour (Level 1 surface mine for safety).
- Learn about traditional and modern mining methods.
- Observe the extraction process and meet the miners.
Midday:
- 12:30 PM: Enjoy a picnic lunch or local meal in Mererani town.
Afternoon:
- 01:30 PM: Visit gem markets & workshops where stones are cut, polished, and graded.
- Optional: Buy authentic, certified Tanzanite directly from local traders.
03:00 PM:
- Depart for Arusha.
05:00 PM:
- Drop-off at Karibu Heritage Lodge, Arusha.
