Discover the land of Kunta Kinte.

A journey designed to showcase the rich historical and cultural significance of this part of West Africa to Black African descedants. Participants will have opportunity to re-live history, visit places with deep resonance for the Black diaspora and be immersed in diverse cultural activities that will enlighten, enliven and enrich even the most jaded of souls.

Senegal is home to Dakar and Saint Louis, two culturally dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. Senegal is also known for its wildlife parks including, Parc National du Niokolo-Koba, Parc National aux Oiseaux du Djoudj and Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie. In Senegal, you will find diverse people with Afro-French characteristics. The country’s coastline boasts of beautiful sandy beaches, modern hotels, and tempting cuisine, such as Tieboudienne (pronounced chey-bou-jen), Senegal’s national dish.

Meanwhile, The Gambia is the smallest country in West Africa and is almost entirely bounded by Senegal, except for a narrow stretch of Atlantic coastline. But what Gambia lacks in size, it makes up for in culture, food and its strategic position for the Atlantic slave trade. A former British protectorate, it often served as the last outpost for British ships moving enslaved Africans out to the Caribbean Islands and The Americas.

Snapshot of what awaits...

🤗 Arrive to the embrace of a warm African reception in Dakar:

• Arrive to the embrace of a warm African reception in Dakar

• Explore Goree Island - a departure point of millions of slaves who were sent to the Americas, now a tranquil UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Sharing the same site is the Museum Maison des Esclaves (Slaves' House) where relics of the slave trade have been preserved. You will enjoy a spectacular view of the island and the Atlantic Ocean beyond

• Look forward to an invigorating city tour of Dakar renowned for its blend of old and modern architecture

• Enjoy a city tour of compact but beautiful Banjul 
- with its colourful food and craft markets

• Pay a visit to the village of Juffure - Alex Haley's ancestral home . This small village became famous in the 1970s following the television adaptation of Haley’s bestselling book, "Roots."

• As a young boy, Haley first learned of his African ancestor, Kunta Kinte, by listening to the family stories of his maternal grandparents in Henning, Tennessee. According to family history, Kunta Kinte landed with other Gambian Africans in "Naplis" (Annapolis, Maryland) where he was sold into slavery.

• Dip your toes into village 
life - meet with the village elders, observe clan meetings, participate in village activities and marvel at the bliss of simple, rural living

• Be part of a traditional African naming ceremony, with the opportunity to get new African names for yourselves

• Enjoy a full day and night in the jazz city of Saint Louis 
where many legendary artistes have played homage

• Enjoy 100% nature and a mini safari at the Oiseaux du Djoudj National Park teeming with rich flora and fauna

• Visit the spectacular Pink Lake and Kayer village in Senegal

Know Before You Go

Both Senegal and Gambia are very safe destinations for international visitors, and both have a history of welcoming African-Americans. While many regions of the world suffered the Covid-19 devastation, Africa as a whole recorded significantly low infection and low death rates. Since the pandemic, Senegal and Gambia tourism and hospitality industries have stepped up efforts to keep visitors to their countries safe and secure. Health and safety protocols ahve been alligned with international standards to make the country safe from COVID-19. Please observe all local hygiene and safety protocols when in the countries.

In addition, the US Government travel portal has useful and up-to-date information on foreign countries, including their visa and vaccination requirements for visiting American citizens.

Please click here for the US Government Travel Advisory to get up-to-date information on your destination before you go.