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DT 02 – Cullinan Underground Tour
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Introduction
The Cullinan Diamond Mine has produced some of the worl's largest,
high-quality gem stones, and is the home of the largest diamond in the
world: The Cullinan Diamond (3106 carats), which was found in 1904. Learn
about the history of the mine, and also get a chance of handling some of
the gems or purchase one or two as a present or souvenir.
Tourist Attractions
The Cullinan Underground Tour will visit the following tourist
attractions:
- Cullinan Premier Mine
- Sammy Marks Museum
Time of Year
Proposed Itinerary
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A
free lance
tour & safari guide from Explore Africa, will
meet clients at their Guesthouse.
Clients will be transported for the day in a small luxury bus
with all the relevant transport permits. The tour will last 7 - 8
hours and prices include entrance to two venues. Standard tours will
include a visit to the Cullinan Premier Mine and
Sammy
Marks
Museum
with lunch at the restaurant, before returning to your Guesthouse.
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Cullinan Premier Mine 
The
Cullinan diamond was discovered at the Premier Diamond Mine in 1905.
Mr. Frederick Wells, the superintendent of the Premier Mine found
the crystal when he was making a routine inspection of the mine,
eighteen feet below the ground. Frederick Wells received 3,500
pounds as a reward. The Cullinan was sold to the
Transvaal
government for £150,000 who presented it to King Edward VII on his
66th birthday on November 9th, 1907. King Edward VII entrusted the
Asscher brothers with cutting the giant stone that was finally
finished in 1908. The nine finished diamonds became part of
the British Regalia, the English Crown Jewels, or in the personal
possession of the British Royal Family. The giant Cullinan is one of
the most famous and the largest diamond in the world. The Cullinan
weighed a massive 3,106 carats as a rough diamond crystal. The rough
diamond was 10 cm long, 6 cm high and 5 cm thick. The two largest
and main diamonds are the Cullinan I (aka Great Star of Africa) and
the Cullinan II.
You
will be supplied with safety clothes and equipment, transported to
the mine entrance, go 763m underground. Here we will view the admin
and workshop areas, the loading and transporting process of ore to
the surface, visit the lookout point of the big hole and the diamond
cutting and jewelry shop. (
Duration 4 – 5 hours )
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Sammy Marks Museum
Zwartkoppies
Hall, a Victorian mansion dating from 1885, was the residence of the
Jewish magnate Sammy Marks. After Marks’ death, his widow and some
of the children inhabited the house until the death of the last one
in 1978. After a period during which caretakers looked it after, the
family realized it was deteriorating and a suitable tenant was
sought. Eventually in 1984 an agreement was reached with the
National
Cultural
History
Museum
according to which the government was to buy the contents of the
house from the estate, restore the house and rent it from the family
trust. In 1986 the
Sammy
Marks
Museum
opened its doors to the public. We
will join the local site guide on a tour through the museum and then
enjoy a nice lunch under the trees at the restaurant.
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Cost per person
2
Pax
R 1500-00 per person
3
Pax
R 1250-00 per person
4
Pax
R 1100-00 per person
5
Pax
R 1000-00 per person
6
Pax
R
970-00 per person
7
Pax
R
920-00 per person
These
rates are subject to change without notice.
Included
Excluded
- Beverages
- Gratitude's
- Personal purchases
Terms & Conditions
The above itinerary and cost is subject to availability
and cost of suppliers.
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required in order to confirm a booking.The balance is due a minimum of 14 days prior to departure.
Method of Payment
Payments are made into the Explore Africa bank account
(ZAR) by electronic bank transfer or cash. Any
charges made by the Bank will be carried by the client and
not by Explore Africa Adventures
Enquiries & Bookings
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