Gem Mining in Tanzania: A Hands-On Gemstone Digging Adventure

This Gemstone Tour is a join collaboration between Hubert Heldner and Kim Rix (Gemstone Detective). We have created a 17-day gemstone tour which offers two options for the second week:

 

Week 1: we head north to the Umba region for a digging experience. There will be no tourist attractions or museums along the way; this journey is all about embracing the life of a miner. Our tour offers you a genuine taste of life in the mining community. Working with experienced local miners and using the tools they use, you'll dig and sort the raw gems straight from the earth.

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Week 2: Stay with Kim Rix in Umba for a second week of hands-on digging. Taking a picnic with us each day, we will be digging at different mines close by returning back to base at the end of each day for a hot meal cooked by Kim's chosen Tanzanian chef, Prosper.

 

Option 2: Drive west to Arusha with Hubert Heldner and visit other mining areas, staying in different accommodations each night.

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Visit the Local Gemstone Market

Both itineraries offer opportunities to buy gemstones. Whilst we are in the North, we visit the Tanga Gemstone Market, where you can meet local traders and miners. Both of our organised gem markets (Tanga and Dar es Salaam) will give you the opportunity to buy ethically sourced gems directly from the people who find them. 

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Join us for a Real, Off-the-Beaten-Track Adventure!

So are you a resilient, hard-working miner, determined to find a top quality gemstone (option 1) or, would you prefer to travel west and see what else Tanzania has to offer (option 2). 

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Call me, Kim Rix to discuss the full itinerary in more detail to decide which option is best for you. 

 

Whether you're a seasoned gem enthusiast or just starting out, our tour offers a genuine, hands-on experience that you'll never forget. Reserve your seat now for an authentic gemstone tour in Tanzania.

 

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