Pretoria & Cullinan Diamond Tour
The Cullinan Diamond Mine is one of the biggest and most productive diamond bearing kimberlite pipes in the world. It has produced some of the largest diamonds ever found.
The largest diamond, the Cullinan, was chiselled into 98 individual diamonds including the Great and Lesser Stars of Africa, which are now set in the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. The tour starts with a 15-minute video before we are led into the high security premises of the mine where we are shown the workings and machinery of the mine. We then visit the enormous open cast mine, that are four times larger than the famous Kimberley ‘Big Hole’. After visiting the mine, we will have the opportunity to visit the Cullinan Diamond Mine market for an unforgettable diamond and jewellery shopping experience.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Fairly Easy
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The Cullinan Diamond Mine is the site of the World’s oldest & South Africa’s third richest diamond mine which opened in 1902 and together with it founded the Victorian village of Cullinan. It is here that the world’s largest gem quality diamond, a massive 3106 carats, was discovered. This is where the Great & Lesser Stars of Africa, the 2nd and 3rd largest polished diamonds in the World which are now set in the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom originate from. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with the cultural journey of exploration through the Jacaranda City, so called for its breath-taking purple-lined streets when the jacaranda trees are in full bloom. You’re ready and set to trace South Africa’s extraordinary history via a range of intriguing museums and monuments, beginning with the legendary Voortrekker Monument, a memorial to the early settlers. Travel to the Kruger Museum, the private residence of President Paul Kruger of the old Transvaal Republic. End this City Tour with the Union Buildings, a site of the emotionally charged scene which played out at Nelson Mandela’s joyful inauguration as president in 1994.
Day Tours For Gauteng
Departs from Sandton & Rosebank hotels from 08:00-08:30
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Seat in coach tour
Minimum 2 pax
Entrance tickets to some sites are excluded
Rates from:
Full Day from:
R2 041 per adult
R1 022 per child (Under 12 years)
Seat in coach tour
Minimum 2 pax
Entrance tickets to some sites are excluded
Entrance tickets to some sites are excluded
