Geological Tours

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.

Longido Ruby Mines

In 1949, rubies were discovered in the northeastern region of Longido near the Kenyan border. Today the area is known for its red and green "ruby in zoisite," also called "anyolite."

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Mine Tours can be added to the following itineraries:

Classic lodge safaris:

8 Day / 7 Night Lodge Safari
Kiligolf - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

6 Day / 5 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro - Serengeti

5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Tarangire

Lodge Safaris:

9 Day / 8 Night Lodge Safari
Arusha NP - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Eyasi - Lake Manyara

8 Day / 7 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Lake Natron - Lake Manyara

7 Day / 6 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Tarangire - Arusha NP

5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

4 Day / 3 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

3 Day / 2 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater

2 Day / 1 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater

2 Day / 1 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater

Lodge Set Departures:

7 Day / 6 Night Lodge Safari
Arusha NP - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

3 Day / 2 Night Lodge Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro

Semi-Luxury Camping

9 Day / 8 Night Semi-luxury Mobile Camping Safari
Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara

11 Day / 10 Night Semi-luxury Mobile Camping Safari
Arusha NP - Ngorongoro - Olkarien Gorge - Nasera Rock - Serengeti - Lake Manyara

Adventure Camping Safaris - North:

8 Day / 7 Night Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Lake Natron - Lake Manyara

7 Day / 6 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro -Tarangire - Arusha National Park

5 Day / 4 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

4 Day / 3 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

3 Day / 2 Night Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro

2 Day / 1 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro

2 Day / 1 Night Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro

6 Day / 5 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

6 Day / 5 Night Safari
Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro - Serengeti

5 Day / 4 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Tarangire

16 Day / 15 Night Safari
Lake Manyara - Lake Eyasi - Karatu - Ngorongoro - Nasera Rock - Seronera - Lobo - Piyaya - Natron - Longido - Ndarakwai

Camping Set Departures:

3 Day / 2 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro - Tarangire

5 Day / 4 Night Lodge Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

7 Day / 6 Night Lodge Safari
Arusha NP - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Signature Safaris

BEADS OF AFRICA
6 Day / 5 Night Signature Safari
Arusha NP - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

ROMANTIC WARRIOR
11 Day / 10 Night Signature Safari
Arusha - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara - Foothills of Mount Meru

VOGUE MAASAI
5 Day / 4 Night Signature Safari
Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro

WOOD COLLECTION
9 Day / 8 Night Signature Safari
Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Lake Natron - Lake Manyara