Description
Experience and learn about South Africa’s world-famous diamond mining industry with this diamond mine tour for 2 people in Cullinan, courtesy of Fundani tours.
This is the deal:
- A mine tour for 2 people
- A mine video viewing (approximately 12 minutes)
Highlights of the tour:
- Replicas of diamonds in the diamond display room
- Model of underground tunnels
- View skips from the Number 1 Mine Shaft, dating back to 1945
- Walk past the old mine plant
- View the mine’s big hole (bigger than Kimberly’s Big Hole)
- The last stop on the tour is a jewellery shop.
Available time slots for the tour: 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm
Additional information:
- Please wear closed shoes. Flip-flops, sandals and high heels are not permitted in the mine.
- Please do not drink any alcoholic beverages on the day of the tour. It is a criminal offence to enter a mine whilst under the
influence of liquor or drugs or to have such substances within a mining area.
About the tour:
This walking tour, led by Fundani Tour’s experienced guides, covers the surface of the Cullinan Diamond Mine and educates visitors about the history of diamonds. This famous mine is the home of the World’s Largest Diamond, the Cullinan Diamond (3106 carats)! The Cullinan Diamond Mine has produced 255 gem diamonds of over 100 carats, and nearly a quarter of the world’s gem diamonds of 400 carats and over. Visitors will surely be impressed by this exciting historical setting!
On the surface tour, visitors will see the big hole, the shaft and the diamond room where a selection of uncut diamonds and replicas of world-famous diamonds are displayed. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes as a fair amount of walking is involved.
What sets Fundani Tours apart from other tour operators?
Fundani Tours is the only mine tour operator certified by fair trade in South Africa and accredited peace tour operator in South Africa by IIPT-International Institute for Peace Through Tourism
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about one of South Africa’s most important industries!
For more information, visit their website.
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