Tsavorite and Tanzanite Tour

2 Days Tanzania Tsavorite & Tanzanite Tour

Join us for an exclusive 2-day adventure, exploring the mines of two of Tanzania’s most sought-after gemstones: Tsavorite and Tanzanite. Discover their origins, meet local miners, and witness the beauty of these rare treasures firsthand. A perfect short escape for gemstone enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike!

2 day Tsavorite and Tanzanite Tour

Tour Highlight
● A tour on the shores of the beautiful lake Kidawashi on the way to Lemshuku.
● A tour through different mining sites and the local village in Lemshuku
● Anunderground mine tour in a tsavorite & Tanzanite mine. Learn more about tsavorite, how its mining is done, the types of equipment used and its rock formation.
● A tour in the tanzanite mining area through the different mining zones in Mererani from Block A to Block D.


DAY 1: Tsavorite Tour (Lemshuku) You will be picked up from your starting point, then proceed with a drive out of town heading for the tsavorite mines in Lemshuku. The drive is approximated to take two to three hours. You will learn and discuss the history and the formation of tsavorite; its discovery, how it is mined, types of equipment used in mining and how it has changed the life of the locals of the area. You will be shown different mining sites that have had massive production and will get a chance to tour in one of the mines. For those who wish to have an experience going several meters below the earth’s surface here is your opportunity. Safety gear and guidance will be provided throughout the tour. You will have lunch after the activity and afterwards if time allows, we can enjoy a sundowner before heading to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation : Planet Lodge/Mazubu Hotel
Meals; Lunch & Dinner


DAY 2: Tanzanite Tour (Merelani) On the second day, breakfast will be served early in the morning while you enjoy a beautiful sunrise. After breakfast you will tour different mining sites that have had massive production of the Tanzanite gemstone and you will have a chance to explore the underground in one of the mines and get your hands dirty while exploring the mining process. You will be provided with safety gear and guidance all the way. Lunch will be served after the tour and after a coffee or tea we get ready for our departure back to town where you will be dropped off, marking the end of the tour.

Meals; Lunch


Inclusive of the following;
● Tour according to the itinerary
● Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
● Professional, English-speaking guide
● Meals according to the itinerary
● Mineral water throughout the tour
● All the mentioned activities
● All government fees

Items excluded:
● Flights
● Accommodations
● Optional activities
● Visa fees
● Tips
● Personal spending money on souvenirs etc.
● Travel insurance .

Tanzanite Gemstone

Tanzania is famous for its rich gemstone deposits, most notably Tanzanite, a rare blue-violet gem found nowhere else, named after the country and discovered in 1967 near Mount Kilimanjaro. Beyond tanzanite, Tanzania also yields other valuable gems like sapphires, rubies, emeralds, green Tsavorite garnet, tourmaline, spinel, and zircon, making it a significant global source for colored gemstones

Tsavorite Gemstone

Tsavorite is a rare, vibrant green grossular garnet known for its exceptional brilliance and durability, colored by vanadium or chromium, and often considered a superior alternative to emerald due to its clarity and toughness, making it excellent for all jewelry, though stones over 2 carats are extremely rare and valuable. Discovered in 1967, it's named after Kenya's Tsavo region and is found in East Africa, prized for its vivid green hues and good wearing qualities.