Gem Hunting with Lauriane Lognay
in Tanzania
Don’t miss it.
Visit the only Tanzanite mine in the world, with a world renowned gemologist!
Save the date.
18 to 31st of May 2022
Hopefully dates won’t change due to COVID-19 related stuff.
What you’ll experience and see
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Experience of a lifetime
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Masai village
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Artisanal mines
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So many rough gemstones
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![Incredible safaris]()
Incredible safaris
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Artisanal mines
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Amazing gemstones
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Ngorongoro Crater
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More gemstones
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![Amazing African landscapes]()
Amazing African landscapes
Shop for gems
and experience the Serengeti National Park in addition to the Ngorongoro crater
in the same trip.
Who is this trip for?
This gem hunting trip is for any gemstone enthusiast ready to learn everything there is to know about Rough gemstone buying in Tanzania, faceted gemstone dealing, and visiting mines. Gemologists, geologists, and jewellers alike are all welcome to submit their application to get a chance to be a part of this group adventure.
The animal safaris and luxurious lodges at your disposal are just a bonus!
The Gem Hunter
Lauriane Lognay FGA, AJP GIA, is a gemologist with the Fellowship of the Gemological Association of Great Britain who also has a diploma in jewelry and art. Founder of Rippana inc. back in 2012 when she was just 21 years old, she developed the gemstone selling business alongside lapidary services and appraisal services and moved to the heart of Montreal, Canada to establish her business. She travels in numerous countries during the year in order to visit the mines and markets to buy the best rough and cut gemstones the field has to offer..
In her baggage of experiences with Gem Hunting, she has already done Tanzania, Canada (Of course!) Myanmar, Madagascar, Vietnam, United States, Congo, Peru, and many more.
She is also a writer for Jewellery Business Magazine, she did a webinar for the American Gem Society (AGS), Member of International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), and a Canadian Gemstone Association Associate (CGA)
Enjoy 2 World Famous Unesco Heritage Sites during this trip
Gems Highlights
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Experience the life of a gem hunter by visiting artisanal mines and dealing/buying gems
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Crash course on buying rough and dealing gemstones with a professional and renowned gemologist
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Professional gemologist available to you during the whole trip
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Visit a Ruby mine
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Visit the only Tanzanite mine
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Visit a Spinel mine
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Visit a Gem Market - You'll get a chance to see and buy rubies, tanzanites, spinels, garnets, and much more.
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Gemology kit included - More details coming up soon.
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Not having to deal with the hassle of government papers to export your goods alone.
That’s the trip of a lifetime.
Other Benefits
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Game Viewing included
No less than 10 incredible safaris included - 10 chances to see the most beautiful animals in the world. Antelopes, zebras, lions, leopards, giraffes, impalas, elephants, wildebeest and buffaloes and many species of birds.
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Hot air balloon included
Hot air balloon safari included - a 300US$ value - In itself an unforgettable experience
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Small group
Travel in a small group means having more privileged access to certain places, a more intimate contact with sellers, more time with the gemologist Lauriane Lognay and much more.
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Hassle-free
Travel hassle-free. We take care of organizing everything: hotels reservations, tours, guides, tips, etc.
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Professional Guide
Meet Lawrence, the professional Tanzanian guide who will accompany us throughout the trip
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Confidence
Travel with confidence. We’ve already been where you’ll go, we know the people there and we’ve already traveled with them.
Some of the other Gem Hunting trips with Lauriane Lognay
Be part of the next adventure.
14 days in Africa including
Gemstones
Mines
Safaris
what do you want more?
Join us for this incredible trip.
Price will be given after completing the application form.
Information about the trip : rippanainfo@gmail.com
Trip offered by Groupe Voyage Montréal, holder of permit 703136