Cullinan Mine Tour

This mine is known for being one of the most productive diamond mines on Earth. Many of the biggest diamonds ever found were discovered in Cullinan! A visit to the mine will include a detailed above ground tour of the mine with lots of facts and technical information on the mine and the diamond industry in South Africa. This tour covers the history of the mine, mining methods and the geological processes of that are responsible for the creation of diamonds. The tour demonstrates how diamonds are extracted from the ground; visit the big hole, mine shaft and the hoist room. Guests can view the polishing and delicate cutting operations done by master diamond cutters, which shape the diamonds into the jewelry you can buy around the world. You can also view replicas of the world famous diamonds found at Cullinan. As an option, you may extend your tour by descending more than 750 metres underground to inspect the different facets in the diamond mining process. For the underground tour visitors are provided with safety clothes, eg overalls, safety shoes, socks, helmets etc. They are then taken down to the level of 763 meters. They then walk to other levels where they will see the ore being tipped, crushed and hoisted up. They also visit the administration offices and workshop underground. This is also a guided tour. Please Note: This is a physically taxing tour and only recommended for someone really physically fit. No children under 16 are allowed.