East Africa Field Trip 2022

About the Trip:

Join with fellow jewellery industry members for a trip of a lifetime in Tanzania and Kenya, exploring artisanal gemstone mines, Gem Legacy initiatives, and East African culture.  Organised by Gem Legacy, the seven day trip is jam packed with adventure, fun, and a whole new world of understanding the gemstone supply chain, including gem faceting venues in East Africa. A 5-day add-on trip is available (see PDF below) for those interested in Tanzania's spectacular Animal Safari opportunities. The seven day trip is jam packed with adventure, fun, and a whole new world of understanding the gemstone supply chain, including gem faceting venues in East Africa. A 5-day add-on trip is available (see PDF below) for those interested in Tanzania's spectacular Animal Safari opportunities.

This field-trip will take you to Kenya and Tanzania and will allow you to experience the following:

• Rough gem buying
• Mine visits
• Local life
• Traditional Maasai culture and ruby mining
• Visit to a gem faceting school

Trip dates: 1 – 7 August 2022

Maximum size of group: 14 guests

Cost (excluding flights): US $2750

Price:

$2,750 per person (double room)

$3,125 per person (single room)

$600 deposit required upon registration

 

Flights to Tanzania and travel insurance are the responsibility of the attendee. 

To view the sample itinerary for this trip, take a look at the PDF below.

Please contact rachel@rogerdery.com with your questions and with confirmation that you would like to attend.

Take a look at our blog and read about last years field trips to Sri Lanka: 
https://gem-a.com/sri-lanka-tour-2018 
https://gem-a.com/component/k2/news/sri-lanka-gem-island