African Ancestry Family Reunion Cameroon (AAFR Cameroon)

March 14 - 27, 2027

Departing the US on March 13, 2027

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.

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 is your arrival day.  This means you will need to depart the day before if coming from the US.

Please note that most flights depart the day before arrival. Departing on March 13th will have you arriving in Doula, Cameroon on March 14th 

2. Choose your package.

Please note all packages are based on double occupancy lodging and priced per person.  If you plan on lodging by yourself, you will need to 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 able to come back 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 before 8 pm. For your return, please book a ticket leaving after 6 pm on the departure date.

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

AAFR's 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 in Hotel

• Money Exchange

• 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

• Douala City Tour

 - Waking historical Tour

 - Maratime Museum

 - The 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 Jebalé - just a 20 minute boat ride off the coast of Douala. Explore the traditions of Jebalé and participate in a Traditional welcome and cleansing ceremony.

After lunch we will witness an exhibition match of the traditional wrestling that young men on the island train and participate 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, city hills, 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

• Morning Check out and drive to Bafoussam (5 hour drive)

(packed lunch on the way)

• Check in & Dinner at the hotel 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:  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

• Visit of the King of the Bamoun’s Palace and Museum

• Lunch (provided)

• Shopping and souvenirs

• Return at the hotel 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:  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 spend the day at a traditional Bamilike village in Bamenjenda with a with the local King, have lunch and engage in our renaming ceremony. Today is for up close and personal conversations,  sharing, binding and fellowship.

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 continue our journey to Yaounde, the cultural capital of Cameroon.

We will depart in the afternoon and fly to Yaounde.

Arriving to Yaounde and check in 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. Depending on the itinerary details, 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

• Greetings with Government Officials ( subject to change)

• 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

• National Museum Visit

• 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:  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

• 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. Depending on the itinerary details, guests will need to be prepared to board a plane, bus, boat, ferry or ship. 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 at Hotel

• Waterfall boat rides

• Lunch at the Waterfall

Return to Hotel and lunch at the beach

• 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 is 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. Depending on the itinerary details, guests will need to be prepared to board a plane, bus or boat. 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

• 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, bus, boat, ferry or ship. 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.