PRETORIA - CAPITAL CITY
Pretoria, Capital of the ZAR, the Union of South Africa, the Republic of South Africa and the new South Africa. We visit the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, Kruger House and/or Melrose House, the embassy area and more on this alltime favourite tour. One of our stops is at the Union Buildings, home to the president's office, from where you can delight in a panoramic view of the Jacaranda City.
CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE Enjoy a surface tour of the Premier Mine, opened in 1902, where the world’s biggest diamond was discovered. Premier 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 see the big hole, the shaft and the diamond room where a selection of uncut diamonds and replicas of world-famous diamonds are displayed. This is also the only outlet in the world where you can buy the Cullinan Star Cut diamond – a unique 66 facet cut. Each stone is laser inscribed - your assurance of the stone’s uniqueness. AVAILABLE: Mon – Fri: Daily; Saturday: Morning only INCLUDED: Return transport & entrance fees
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