African Ancestry Family Reunion

One Nation Reggae Festival & National Food Expo

November 22 - December 3, 2026

(Departing November 21, 2026)

12 days, 11 nights

Since April 2021, we've organized and taken 7 groups of African Ancestry Family Members to Sierra Leone for an African Ancestry Family Reunion. We're back and organizing a trip along side the One Nation Reggae Festival.

The One Nation Reggae Festival is Sierra Leone’s flagship cultural celebration, uniting Africa and the Caribbean through the universal rhythm of reggae. Rooted in heritage, resilience, and freedom, the festival goes beyond entertainment to tell a shared story of identity, memory, and cultural pride.

Held across iconic locations in the Western Area, the festival brings together national and international artists, creatives, and cultural leaders for six days of music, heritage tours, skills exchange, and immersive experiences. It serves as a platform for cultural diplomacy, youth empowerment, and the growth of Sierra Leone’s creative economy.

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 believe we have the right to be all that we are at the same time. We believe your journey to Africa should include a sample of what there is to offer. 

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. Book Your Flight ASAP

Please note that most flights depart the day before arrival. Departing on November 21 will have you arriving in Sierra Leone on November 22.

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We discuss:

• Ensuring 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) minus the non refundable deposit, 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.

Send all cancellations in writing though the we travel platform

Welcome to Sierra Leone!!

We'll get you your Landing visa before you travel so when you land you can enter the country through immigration.

After Immigration, you'll go to baggage claim and then head out where you will be required to pay the Security fee of $25.  Please have exact change.

Once you exit the airport look for the African Ancestry signs and out team will be waiting their to receive you.

You'll have a small wait and then we'll move to the dock where you will take the ferry to Freetown.  How bus will be waiting for a short 10 minute drive to the Radisson Bleu for your check in. 

Feel free to order from room service or check the restaurant or dinner.

Get Some Rest!!!

We're located right in front of Lumley beach so feel free to wake up early and take a nice walk on the beach before the day starts.

Breakfast is provided by the hotel.

In the morning, we'll host small orientation where you get to meet the staff, talk through the itinerary and learn how to convert your money.

Lunch is in the hotel on your own and then we'll head out into town for a tie dye workshop where you learn about the dye, wax print and have an opportunity to shop for fabric and visit with a seamstress and tailor.

Tonight we'll have and host our welcome dinner.

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Today put your walking shoes on.

We'll do a historic tour of Freetown where you learn about the history of Sierra Leone and Freetown as well as visit some of the most frolic historic an famed sites in Freetown

After lunch we'll spend a little time in the Bg Market where you can shop until you drop before returning to the hotel.

Dinner is on your own today.

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• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Bunce Island Visit – (depart hotel @ 9 am)

    Tour, Group Picture & Lunch (provided)

    Wear all White

• Return to Hotel

• Free Evening & Dinner on your own

• Nightlife Optional

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We're going to to take KeKe (local tricycle) and take a local tour around Freetown and neighboring communities learning more about the history up close and personal.

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• Free Day

• Explore Freetown on your own

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• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Transit to Kent (1.5 hr. ride)

• Tour of Banana Island and Lunch

• Return to Hotel

• Group Dinner (provided)

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• Morning Beach Walk (optional)

• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Beach Day @ #2 River Beach

• Lunch on your own at Beach

• Return to Hotel

• Group Dinner (provided)

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• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Early Morning Departure

• Mende Naming Ceremony (2 hr. Ride)

    Wear White

    Lunch Provided

• Dinner on your own upon return

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• Breakfast @ Hotel

• Early Morning Departure

• Temne Naming Ceremony (1.5 hr. Ride)

    Wear White

    Lunch Provided

• Dinner on your own upon return

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The end always comes too fast and before we're ready to leave.

Before the last day of the trip, take a day to rest or explore Freetown on your own.

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Today is your last day. The morning will be free and we will head to the dock to catch boat to Lungi for final departures in the afternoon.

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