Magodi area
Mbusi mine: Near Magodi village in the middle of Mr. Mbusi's farm a pegmatite was discovered and a couple of small pits were dug by Mr. Mbusi himself. Aquamarine and beautiful quartz crystals with black tourmaline needles inside were discovered.
Sangos mine: The Sangos garnet mine lies among a number of other mines along the ~2km long crest of a smooth hill. The metamorphic rock contains several narrow horizons with lenses of garnet in which gem quality red garnet are being found. Several large pits testify of intensive mining. The remote area lies in the middle of beautiful primary woodland.
Magodi: The main road heading North from Lundazi to Chama.
Magodi: The pit is in the middle of the farmers field.
Magodi: The pegmatite was discovered during farming and the pits were dug by Mr. Mbusi on his own.
Magodi: On the way back to Lundazi.
Magodi: A typical African sunset.
Sangos mine: Beautiful primary forest at Sangos garnet mine.
Sangos mine: Large pits have been dug on the search of red garnet
Sangos mine: Some of the pits have been shut down by the Zambian mining authorities for safety reasons.
Sangos mine: The garnet-bearing horizons are rather thin.
Sangos mine: Gem-quality garnet occurs in lenses.
Sangos mine: Red garnet from the Sangos mine.
Sangos mine: Camp
Sangos mine: Miner's accommodation
Sangos mine: Typical Zambian woodland savannah at Sangos mine.
Sangos mine: Epiphytic orchids (Tridactyle tridentata) hanging from the trees.