African Ancestry Family Reunion trips are curated cultural immersion journeys in Africa - centered on reclaiming identity, exploring cultural heritage, and celebrating the resilience of African people. We will visit Douala, Bafoussam, Foumban, Yaounde and Kribi.

We will attend and participate in the NGUON FESTIVAL. "Nguon" refers to a series of rituals between the Mfon, or Monarch, and his people. Aimed at promoting dialogue, harmony and peace, the rituals are observed over a period of three days by the Bamoun community of Cameroon’s West Region. The Nguon festival is a over 600-year old event that displays the rich culture and tradition of the Bamoun people.

The Nguon Festival 2026 was voted to be Inscribed in 2023 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity through UNESCO.   This festival is the first event under the reign of the newly crowned King Nabil Mforifum Mbombo Njoya since the UNESCO inclusion.

We look forward to having an audience with King Njoya again this year.

For more information, check out these links:

Nguon Festival

18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

This trip is exclusively for African Ancestry Family Members and their guests. Still don't know your African ethnic group? Take advantage of the opportunity to find your tribe while visiting Cameroon.  Add a test kit to your booking and have your ancestry revealed during the trip!

1. Select your package and complete the questionnaire.

2. Create an account to manage your package and add-ons

When checking out, you should check the box next to "Create an account to manage your booking online." This will allow you to edit, adjust your trip, and select add-ons at a later date.

3. Take note of the processing fees 

When proceeding to payment, please expect to see a service fee if you pay by ACH or a 2.9% service fee if you pay by credit or debit card.

4. Manage payment over time

You can choose to set up automatic payments or go in monthly and make payments manually.

5. Look out for a confirmation email 

Once we receive payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your receipt, payment plan information, and the option to purchase travel insurance for this trip.

6. Store your account info and password

You can go back to your account any time to check your balance, pay it off, ask a question or choose an add on if you don't immediately

This trip is exclusively for African Ancestry Family Members and their guests. Still don't know your African ethnic group? Take advantage of the opportunity to find your tribe while visiting Cameroon.  Add a test kit to your booking and have your ancestry revealed during the trip!

Please follow these steps when booking your trip:

1. Please note the first date of your booking (December 6) is your arrival day.  This means you will need to depart the day before (December 5) if traveling from the US.

Departing on December 5 will have you arriving in Doula, Cameroon on Dec. 6.

2. Choose your package.

Please note all packages are based on double occupancy lodging and priced per person.  If you plan to room by yourself, you must add the single occupancy supplement. We do not pair roommates.

3. Research your plane ticket and find airlines and ticket prices that work for you. You'll be able to come back at anytime and upload all your flight information in your account after you register and book your trip.

Please note you will fly in and out of Douala, Cameroon (DLA).  For arrival, please book a ticket arriving in Douala by 4 pm but no later than 8 pm (on December 6). For your return, please book a ticket leaving after 6 pm on the departure date (December 19).

Please note that there are no direct flights to Doula from the US.  Please choose layovers that give you enough time to switch planes.  Some airports and airlines require you to recheck your luggage and go through security again.

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We discuss:

• Ensure Your Passport is Valid for Travel 

• Visa Processing & Requirements

• Yellow Fever Vaccination 
  

• Malaria Pills, Imodium AD & Cipro 

• Creating A Plan For Your Prescription Medications 

• Baggage
  

• Weather
  

• Electric Current
  

• Phone Service
  

• Currency & Spending

• Packing List

• Travel Insurance

AAFRs are 100% non refundable. However, if cancelled before 60 days for any reason before departure, the full trip credit (dollar value), can be used for any additional AAFR within a year from the cancelled trip's start date.

If cancelled within 60 days for any reason before departure, there is a 30% penalty and only 70% of the trip credit (dollar value), can be used for any additional AAFR within a year from the cancelled trip's start date.

If cancelled within 30 days for any reason before departure, there is a 75% penalty and only 25% of the trip credit (dollar value), can be used for any additional AAFR within a year from the cancelled trip's start date.

• Arrive @ Doula International

• Transfer to Hotel

• Check into Hotel

• Money Exchange Available 

• Relax, Settle and Chill

• Welcome Dinner @ Hotel (included)

Itinerary Subject to Change

• Orientation & Breakfast @ Hotel

  - Meet local hosts and debrief of the daily program

  - Money Exchange available

• Douala City Tour

 - Waking historical tour

 - Maritime Museum

 - King DIKA AKWA Palace Visit

Lunch is included

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

Today we spend the day on the island of Jébalé - just a 20 minute boat ride off the coast of Douala. Explore the Jébalé traditions and participate in a traditional welcome and cleansing ceremony.

After lunch we will witness an exhibition match of the traditional wrestling. Young men on the island train for and participate in wrestling as they come of age.

Lunch is included.

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Active

To fully take advantage of all this tour has to offer, guests need to be able to walk longer distances, climb several flights of stairs and navigate steps and uneven terrain walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain (e.g. cobblestones, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators). This itinerary can include significant changes in temperature and altitude. Appropriate for travelers who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace and enjoy participating in two to three hours of physical activity per day.

• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Afternoon check out and transit to Airport

• Flight to Bafoussam (45 minutes)

• Visit the Foumban Museum

• Check in & Dinner at the hotel on your own

Dinner is included.

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

Today we will visit the Museum in Bafoussam where we will be welcomed by Traditional dancers and drummers.  After an educational tour we will then head to lunch at a nearby restaurant.

After lunch we move to a traditional market where we will find wood crafts, art, fabric and more.

We end the day by visiting a special waterfall before returning to the hotel.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Opening of the Nguon by the Minister of Arts and Culture

• Visit King Njoya's Bamoun Palace

• A day with the king and traditional leaders

• Renaming Ceremony

• Lunch (provided)

• Shopping 

• Return at the hotel to rest, relax, chill

• Dinner on your own at hotel

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Active

To fully take advantage of all this tour has to offer, guests need to be able to walk longer distances, climb several flights of stairs and navigate steps and uneven terrain walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain (e.g. cobblestones, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators). This itinerary can include significant changes in temperature and altitude. Appropriate for travelers who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace and enjoy participating in two to three hours of physical activity per day.

Trial of the Sultan King of the Bamoun. Today we will spend the day at the NGUON Festival participating on the various activities and watching the many cultural displays, customs and rituals. We never know how we may be called to participate and represent in the King's court.

Lunch will be provided during the Festival.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Active

To fully take advantage of all this tour has to offer, guests need to be able to walk longer distances, climb several flights of stairs and navigate steps and uneven terrain walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain (e.g. cobblestones, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators). This itinerary can include significant changes in temperature and altitude. Appropriate for travelers who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace and enjoy participating in two to three hours of physical activity per day.

War March ("Shoo Milieu" / Triumphal March) - Today we pack up from the NGUON Festival and continue our journey to Cameroon on the way to Yaoundé. The drive to Yaoundé is about 5 hours so we will stop for lunch along the way.

Arrive in Yaounde and Check in at Hotel.

Dinner is on your own at the hotel.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Easy

Little to no walking.  Traveling at a leisurely pace, this itinerary requires a small amount of physical activity. Guests will need to be prepared to board a bus. There will be some walking to rooms or restaurants and general points of interest. This may also include an occasional flight of stairs or some steps during transfers and stops. Appropriate for alll travelers including those with lower mobility and who are comfortable participating in at least three hours of activity per day.

• Breakfast @ Hotel

• City Tour

• Meet and Greets with Government Officials

• National Museum Visit

• Return to Hotel

Lunch is included.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Shopping @ the ARTISANAL Center

• Lunch @ local restaurant

• Visit of the Ethnographic Museum of the people of the central forest

• Return to Hotel

• Dinner & Jazz Jam @ the Village Noah

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Easy

Little to no walking.  Traveling at a leisurely pace, this itinerary requires a small amount of physical activity. Guests will need to be prepared to board a bus. There will be some walking to rooms, cabins or restaurants and general points of interest. This may also include an occasional flight of stairs or some steps during transfers and stops. Appropriate for alll travelers including those with lower mobility and who are comfortable participating in at least three hours of activity per day.

• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Depart Yaoundé to Kribi

• Arrive in Kribi

• Lunch on the beach (provided)

• Check in Hotel

• Dinner on your own

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Easy

Little to no walking.  Traveling at a leisurely pace, this itinerary requires a small amount of physical activity. Guests will need to be prepared to board a bus. There will be some walking to rooms or restaurants and general points of interest. This may also include an occasional flight of stairs or some steps during transfers and stops. Appropriate for alll travelers including those with lower mobility and who are comfortable participating in at least three hours of activity per day.

• Breakfast at Hotel

• Waterfall boat rides

• Lunch at the Waterfall

• Return to Hotel 

• Afternoon on the Beach

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Moderate

Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.

Today is your day to do nothing but rest, reflect and rejuvenate.

Lunch and Dinner are on your own today.

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Easy

Little to no walking.  Traveling at a leisurely pace, this itinerary requires a small amount of physical activity. There will be some walking to rooms or restaurants and general points of interest. This may also include an occasional flight of stairs or some steps during transfers and stops. Appropriate for all travelers including those with lower mobility and who are comfortable participating in at least three hours of activity per day.

• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Final day Reflections on Beach

• Lunch

• Departure to Douala

• Arrive at Airport

• Final Departure

Itinerary Subject to Change

Clothing suggestions

We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.

Tour Activity Level:  Easy

Little to no walking.  Traveling at a leisurely pace, this itinerary requires a small amount of physical activity. Depending on the itinerary details, guests will need to be prepared to board a plane and bus. There will be some walking to rooms, cabins or restaurants and general points of interest. This may also include an occasional flight of stairs or some steps during transfers and stops. Appropriate for alll travelers including those with lower mobility and who are comfortable participating in at least three hours of activity per day.