AFRICA FOR THE AFRICANS

PRESENTS

SENEGAL & THE GAMBIA ROOTS TOUR

April 2-12, 2021

Welcome to the journey of a lifetime everyone. Join us for a real cultural experience on an incredible 2 country tour in Senegal and the Gambia, West Africa. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with our people, land, enjoy paradise in the tropics and networking with the group. Learn about the roots, culture, repatriation, investment opportunities and more. Africa is the future; see you in the motherland. 

DAY 1 FRIDAY APRIL 2 DEPART ATLANTA to NDIASS/ DAKAR, SENEGAL via NEW YORK CITY

Meet and greet 11:30 AM at departure gate at International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia. Flight departs at 12:27 PM on Delta Airlines flight # DL 535 to JFK Airport in New York City and arrive at 2:27 PM. Group meet and greet at 5:30 PM. Flight depart at 7:30 PM on DL 216 to Ndiass/Dakar Senegal. Arrive the next day Saturday April 3 at 7:10 AM.

DAY 2 SATURDAY APRIL 3 WELCOME to NDIASS/ DAKAR, SENEGAL                  

Arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Ndiass, Senegal at 7:10 AM. Our Senegal staff will escort us from baggage claim or Airport exit to bus after 8:30 AM for a 1 hour drive to Dakar. Orientation and free day options. Evening welcome dinner out and overnight in Dakar at Hotel Colonia. www.hotel-colonia.com

DAY 3 SUNDAY APRIL 4 DAKAR – GOREE ISLAND HOLOCAUST DUNGEONS

Morning exercise and breakfast. Leave hotel at 9:00 AM for Goree Island by ferry for a 20 minute ride to visit the original slave island where Africans were held in dungeons and shipped off to the diaspora by the hands of the European traders. Tour the House of slaves and other historic artifacts on this Island. Prayer and libation ceremony visit slave museum and library. Return to Dakar for dinner, night life options and overnight at Hotel Colonia. www.hotel-colonia.com

DAY 4 MONDAY APRIL 5 DAKAR, FULL CITY TOUR – BUSINESS NETWORKING                  

Morning exercise and breakfast. Leave hotel at 9:00 AM for Dakar city tour, visit the HLM market, Kermel market, the Grand Mosque, Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, National assembly, the palace of the president with its colorful guard and the independence square. The Roman Catholic Cathedral. African Renaissance monument for a walking tour. Black Civilization Museum walking w/ tour guide. Dinner and business networking at hotel. Night life options and overnight in Dakar at Hotel Colonia. www.hotel-colonia.com

DAY 5 TUESDAY APRIL 6 DAKAR, SENEGAL – PINK LAKE –SHOPPING AT THIES                  

Morning exercise and breakfast. Leave hotel at 9:00 AM for Travel to Lake Retba (Pink Lake). Board 4x4 vehicles for Pink Lake tour. Known for its pink waters caused by salt eating algae, the salt is harvested & sold by locals. Color of Pink Lake is due to microorganisms that fond of warm water and before sunrise they dive in the bottom of the lake and the water won’t be pink. No one ever drowns in the lake because the water keeps you afloat! Visit Fulani Village near Pink Lake and learn about Fulani Culture. Board tour bus and travel to Thies for Shopping. Visit Thies Basket Market and manufactory of decorative arts, tapestry factory (workshop and exhibition room). Ceramics Arts Factory. Dinner, night life options and overnight in Dakar at Hotel Colonia. www.hotel-colonia.com

DAY 6 WEDNESDAY APRIL 7 SENEGAL to THE GAMBIA                  

Morning exercise and breakfast. Early hotel check out. Depart for 5 hour bus ride to the Gambia. Transfer to ferry to Banjul. Transfer on bus from Banjul to hotel in Bakau. Welcome Dinner, night life option and overnight in Bakau at Ocean Bay Resort. www.oceanbayhotelthegambia.com

DAY 7 THURSDAY APRIL 8 THE GAMBIA – BANJUL CITY TOUR

Morning exercise and breakfast. Leave hotel at 9:00 AM for a full day City tour of Banjul including various markets.Drive through Arch 22 commemorative arch on the road into Banjul. Kachikally sacred crocodile pool. Walk to Golden Beach at Cape Point. Vist Bakau Tourist Market. Examine and shop for wood carvings, Gambian bangles, beads and textiles. Visit the Gambian museum, Presidential sites and fashion boutiques. Continue on to an elementary school to meet teachers and pupils, followed by an excursion to the Seredunda Market. Dinner, night life options and overnight in Bakau at Ocean Bay Resort. www.oceanbayhotelthegambia.com

DAY 8 FRIDAY APRIL 9 THE GAMBIA – JUFFUREH ANCESTRAL HOME OF KUNTA KINTEH - VILLAGE OF ALBREDA - KUNTAH KINTEH ISLAND AKA JAMES ISLAND

Morning exercise and breakfast. Leave hotel at 9:00 AM to Banjul ports on M/V Joven Antonio cruise ship for an all day transport to visit various sites. Tour Juffureh the ancestral home of Kunta Kinteh ancestor of Alex Haley. Meet the Kinteh family and visit with the village chief. See the Museum of Slavery in the village of Albreda. Tour of Kunta Kinteh Island aka James Island. Dinner, night life options and overnight in Bakau at Ocean Bay Resort. www.oceanbayhotelthegambia.com

DAY 9 SATURDAY APRIL 10 THE GAMBIA FREE DAY

Free day for final shopping, leisure and more. Dinner, night life options and overnight in Bakau at Ocean Bay Resort. www.oceanbayhotelthegambia.com

DAY 10 SUDAY APRIL 11 - DEPART The GAMBIA to NDIASS, SENEGAL to NEW YORK CITY

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. Move all bags to the designated departure area by 11 AM. Check out of rooms by 12 PM at hotel. Depart at 1 PM for a 4 to 5 hour drive to Senegal for farewell dinner at 6 PM in Senegal. Depart for Blaise Diagne International Airport in Ndiass for check in at 9:00 PM for a 12:45 AM departure April 12 on Delta Airlines flight # DL 217 flight to JFK New York City.

DAY 11 MONDAY APRIL 12 ARRIVE in NEW YORK CITY then ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA

Arrive at 5.30 AM Monday April 12 at JFK New York City Airport. Depart at 8:25 AM to Atlanta on Delta Airlines flight # DL 2851 and arrive in Atlanta at 11:04 AM. End of tour.

(Note this itinerary may change slightly for logistic and operational efficiency)

Hotels that we are staying at in Senegal & the Gambia from April 3-11, 2021

Hotel Colonia in Dakar, Senegal (April 3-6) www.hotel-colonia.com

Ocean Bay Resort in Bakau, the Gambia (April 7-10) www.oceanbayhotelthegambia.com

For questions and additional info visit our website www.africafortheafricans.org and

Contact Tour Organizer: Bomani Tyehimba at (404) 931-9429 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AFRICA FOR THE AFRICANS

PRESENTS

SENEGAL & THE GAMBIA ROOTS TOUR

April 2 - 12, 2021

General Terms & Conditions of Tour

*Please read carefully – This is your responsibility

Tour Package: The total cost of the Senegal & the Gambia Roots tour is $3,700 per person for the accommodations and flights on Delta Airlines from Atlanta, Georgia or your Airport of choice based on availability to Ndiass, Senegal. View the tour overview on our website www.africafortheafricans.org for all details. If we are not able to accommodate any of your flight arrangements we will offer you the land package accommodations for $2,500. In this case you will be responsible for your flight accommodations to and from Senegal. View the tour overview on our website www.africafortheafricans.org for all details.

Deposit: A $400 per person deposit is needed to secure your reservations for this tour. Deposits are due by May 15, 2020. Reservations are confirmed only upon receipt and clearance of deposit.

Late Reservation:  After July 15, 2020 a $100 fee will be added to all late reservations.

Payment Schedule: All Payments are due on or before documented dates listed below.

Other option is to pay a deposit and pay full balance no later than 2 months before departuure.

May 15, 2020 $400  Non refundable deposit to secure your tour accommodations.

June 15, 2020 $300

July 15, 2020 $400

Aug 15, 2020 $300

Sept 15, 2020 $400 

Oct 15, 2020 $300 

Nov 15, 2020 $400

Dec 15, 2020 $300

Jan 15, 2021 $400

Feb 15, 2021 Remaining balance is due. (Note $100 late fee charge after this date)

Note: If payments cannot be made by due date contact a Tour Organizer to make payment arrangements.Failure to make payments or arrangements will lead to cancellation of your reservation. 

This payment schedule is for tour participants who purchase our tour package that includes flight accommodations leaving from the U.S.A. Everyone else payment schedule is the same date with adjusted cost based on confirm package price from a Tour Organizer.

Final Payment: Remaining balance is due by February 15, 2021. Final payments received after due date are subject to a $100 late fee. No personal or company checks will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure.

No travel documents will be issued until selected tour is paid in full.

Invoice: An invoice will be sent to you via e-mail each time you make a payment. Please verify the details on your invoice. Also keep up with the payments and your own documented payment history for management purpose.

Methods of Payments:

Make checks or money orders payable to:

Africa for the Africans LLC

Mail payments to:

Africa for the Africans LLC

988 Ohara Dr

Jonesboro GA 30236

Other Payment Options:

To make a payment using Credit Card or PayPal click on this link or logo below:

www.africafortheafricans.org/index.php/payment-options-plan

For non-standard payments, Bank Transfers, Money Gram, Western Union, etc. Contact us by Phone or E-mail.

Note: Applicable fees will apply for payments other than check or money order.

Returned Checks: A $50 fee will be charged for any return checks.

Cancellation Policies: If you need to cancel your tour commitment we will need a detail confirmation e-mail send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will process your credit & refund options within 1-2 business days. If you are eligible for a credit it can be put towards one of our next two tours. After those two tours the credit will no longer be valid and become a full lost. Credits are optional offers from the Tour Organizer and are based on your cancellation situation. Only 50-75% of the money you have paid will be offered as a credit. If you are eligible for a refund it will be based on the time frame of your notification and the related loss of total cost listed below. 

Cancellation notification time frame                 Penalty and Example of Loss

365 days or more prior to departure      Loss of Deposit ($400 Non Refundable)

181 - 364 days prior to departure            25% loss of total tour cost ($925 Non Refundable)

91 - 180 days prior to departure              50% loss of total tour cost ($1,850 Non Refundable)

31 - 90 days priors to departure              75% loss of total tour cost ($2,775 Non Refundable)

30 days or less prior to departure          100% loss of total tour cost ($3,700 Non Refundable)

Disabled Tour Participants: Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to the tour organizers/sponsors at time of reservation. The tour organizers/sponsors will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial or services by carriers; hotels, restaurants or other independent suppliers of services that may be used in the fulfilment of this tour. Africa for the Africans tour personnel may not physically lift participants or assist them on or off transportation vehicles. A person requiring such assistance must be accompanied by a responsible and qualified companion.

Meals and Beverages: Each person will be responsible for meals and beverages not included as part of this tour program. Beverage and meals are those indicated in the itinerary and tour overview.

Paid in Full Receipt: Each person will be required to show a “paid in full” receipt from the hotel for included and any personal services that are not included in the itinerary.

Immigration Requirements: A valid passport with at least 6 months remaining from departure date is required for entrance into all of the countries. 

There is no refund whatsoever for failure to obtain all proper admission documents for any country included in this tour. Failure to obtain all valid travel documents shall not create a right to cancellation or refund further information can be obtained from specific embassies or consulates in the U.S.A or the country you reside in.

You must submit your valid passport, visa applications, visa fee, required number of passport- size photographs and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the embassy. You are advised to send your documents via registered/certified mail and receive them by registered/certified mail.

Health Requirements: None to travel with Africa for the Africans. Check the  embassies for their requirements or recommendations. 

Drink bottle or purified water; fruits and vegetable are ok to eat. Do your own research for additional information or check with a natural heath practitioner for recommendations.

Gratuities: Prior to departure Africa for the Africans will collect tips for hospitality services provided in Senegal & the Gambia. This amount will be based off the number of confirmed tour participants. This will serve as a separate charge for tour and will be collected on departure date upon arrival at Atlanta or Paris. Estimated amount $50.

Documentation: We are committed to documenting our story and will use pictures, videos, audio, journalism and other means to promote/market this source of work. Tour documentations will be shared publicly. Any tour member who does not want to be a part of any documentation should let a tour organizer know immediately. We will not be able to change any public project if notification is not given a head of time.

Tour Information: Our website www.africafortheafricans.org serves as our main source for information for this tour. Tour participants are responsible for reviewing information and contacting AFTA staff with any questions or concerns. All tour information can be found in the Senegal & the Gambia April 2021 link from the main menu on our website. Information will be sent to you at the e-mail address that you register with. We request a response to all e-mails with an indication: please reply.

Responsibilities: Africa for the Africans responsibilities for these tours begin from the city of departure in the United States airline terminal on departure day and ends on the return day from the respective African countries indicated in the itinerary. Africa for the Africans and their domestic and international associates, representatives and suppliers of travel services act only as tour organizers and travel consultants. Africa for the Africans assumes no liabilities on connections with the service of any aircraft, vessel, carriage, hotels, and providers of international services, motor or any other conveyance which is used wholly or in part in the performance of the duty to the passenger. Nor will Africa for the Africans and its associates or representatives be responsible for any acts of God, weather, government actions, strikes, activities, errors or omissions, any personal injury, losses of limbs, loss of life, acts of terrorism, warranties, theft, losses or any additional expenses due to delays or changes in flight or other services, sickness, air or other causes. The right is reserved to withdraw any feature of this customized tour and to substitute hotel, and make alteration in the itinerary as may be desirable for the convenience and safety of the participants. The changes can be made without penalty or cost to Africa for the Africans and its associates/representatives. Additional expenses, if any shall be borne by the tour participants.

Africa for the Africans and their associates/representatives and the tour sponsors reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum group size required of full paying persons is not met. There is no refund for lateness, missed flights, meals or activities featured in this tour. A completed registration form is required for each tour participant prior to the issuance of any travel documents or vouchers, if under the age of 18, parental or legal guardian is required.

By being a participant of this tour you agree to all our terms and conditions listed in this document.

For questions and additional info contact Tour Organizer:

Bomani Tyehimba (404) 931-9429 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

This is the full visa Visa Requirement & Process for The Gambia Tour April 2021. You do not need a visa for Senegal if you are a U..S.A citizen. Click on link to view all of the information from the new Gambia Embassy website. https://gambiaembassydc.us/

Supporting Details for Application:

The Gambia, West Africa April 7, 2020 and Return April 10, 2021

Location of stay during travel: Address in The Gambia:

OCEAN BAY BEACH HOTEL; KOFFI ANNAN STREET, CAPE POINT.

BOX 4065, BAKAU, THE GAMBIA

Reference/Contact in The Gambia (Name & TelNo.):

MANAGER: HADDIJATOU NJIE

Office # (220) 449-6712 – Mobile # (220) 364-4436 or (220) 775 3801

 This is the new Gambia Embassy website. https://gambiaembassydc.us/

This is the new Gambia Embassy website. https://gambiaembassydc.us/

INFORMATION ON IMPROVING OUR IMMUNITY FOR SENEGAL AND THE GAMBIA TOUR

As we prepare for this life changing voyage to Africa, let us take time to reflect on the biological/ physical needs of our bodies. With a holistic approach, I humbly offer this compilation of information in how we can take care of our body/temple and enhance our overall immunity.

In addition, for participants and parents who wish to take immunization shots and tablets, they can be ordered from your local County Health Department through the travel nurse.

The Immune System

The immune system is the part of our body that recognizes viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and foreign bodies and signals the brain to activate immune processes. It includes the thymus, spleen, lymphatic system, bone marrow, white blood cells, antibodies, and hormones. Each element works in harmony with other elements of our bodies in order to keep us healthy.

Supporting your immune system may help with everything from frequent colds to arthritis to cancer. In our travels, our physical health will help our ability to mentally and spiritually grow as we Return Home.

Daily Advice – Before, during, and after your journey home

Eat colorful meals regularly. Enjoy as many fresh fruits and vegetables as you can. The more different colors, the more variety of nutrients you’ll digest.

Drink water all day. At least 8 – 16 oz glasses throughout the day.

Rest your mind and body. Get solid rest (5-8 hrs per night) that in a quite space- no radio and no TV to infect your dreams! Careful not to oversleep.

Set your biological clock to that of the sun. Wake up at sunrise and go to sleep soon after sunset.

Exercise! Walk, run, stretch, swim, or dance till you break a sweat at least 2-3 times a week. Be mindful of your posture and how you carry yourself. Walk with your body; don’t drag it along like a burden.

Avoid excess stress, from internal or external forces, mentally, physically, emotionally, environmentally, communally, etc. Stress can compromise your immune system. 

 Breath. Use this life force to help keep you centered. Breath fully and breath deeply.

 Affirm the positive through prayer, mediation, visualization and word/sound. 

Nutritional Support – Before during and after your journey home

In addition to a well rounded fresh food diet, the following are a number of herbs and supplements that can enhance our immunity. Garlic, Vit. C, Charcoal, Pau D’Arco and Echinacea are, in my humble estimation, the most important for us to consume while in Africa. Tea tree oil is a multi use oil good for scratches, fungus, bites and repelling mosquitoes. Citronella is good for that as well.

NOTE: This is not a prescription! Please consult your own body to know what’s good for you. You may also talk to your family about your genetic medical history and/or your medical or naturopathic doctor. 

Garlic: helps to fortify the immune system and supports circulation in the body. Available fresh, cooked, juiced, or in capsule form, ingesting large amounts of this daily will help reduce the instances of mosquitoes biting while in Ghana. For overall health, I recommend that you consume at least a clove of garlic each day. Studies suggest that you can get similar benefits from cooked garlic -- if you first let it sit out a while after peeling. When garlic is peeled an enzyme called allinase begins a series of chemical reactions that create beneficial health effects. If you take garlic extract in liquid form, a recommended serving is 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mixed with fruit or vegetable juice, twice daily with meals. As for garlic capsules, take 1 to 3 capsules daily, depending on your level of free-radical exposure.

Vitamin C: When you need extra immune support, I recommend you take 500 to 1,000 milligrams every 2 hours. Even without the onset of a flu or cold, I personally take 2,000 mg of C each day, along with bioflavonoids and other synergistic nutrients like vitamin E. When Vitamin C is taken with zinc, propolis and elderberry extract, a good daily maintenance dose is 100 mg. 

Pau d/arco Pau d'arco is an incredibly versatile herb with antibiotic, antifungal, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties. This herb has been used with candida and other fungal problems, staph infections, viral infections including herpes, and skin problems including eczema and psoriasis. Historically it was used to treat leukemia, diabetes, and cancer. Available in an extracted tincture, capsules and/or in tea form.

Charcoal  Charcoal is used to relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines, diarrhea, and indigestion. Take as directed by the label with a full glass of water. DO NOT mix with other medicines as it binds to 

them and reduces their effectiveness. To or benefit, It also binds to poisonous subtanse and carries them out of the body. 

Purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia): helps increase certain responses of the immune system. Powdered echinacea capsules can be found in most health food stores (recommended dosages are given on the product labels). You can obtain some of the best results with echinacea by using the liquid plant extracts -- for adults five to 10 drops in 1/4 cup of water taken five times daily is generally recommended). Note: Certain individuals don't seem to benefit from echinacea, including hyperactive persons, those who are extremely sensitive to environmental pollutants and chemicals, and AIDS patients. 

Tea tree Oil: Tea Tree Oil is a natural antiseptic, germicide, antibacterial, fungicide. Many people use tea tree oil for: athletes foot, cold and flu, oral thrush, cold sores & canker sores, tooth ache & gum infections, ringworm, candida, head lice or louse, cleanser additive, gum problems, mosquito bites, bug repellent, cockroaches, deter flees, mouth ulcers, herpes, cuts, abrasions, after shave, sunburn, anorectal or vaginal yeast infections, unwanted body odors, acne, toe nail infections, and many other uses. 

Citronella Oil of Citronella is volatile, liquid oil derived from dried cultivated grasses. It works by repelling animals and insects without harming or killing them. It has a distinctive odor, which repels certain animals. It is available as a additive to sprays, lotions, candles, colloras, and tablets, as well as a pure extracted essential oil. 

Zinc: Promotes immune function. One 23-mg zinc gluconate lozenge every two wakeful hours after an initial double dose has been found to provide symptom relief. While the only side effect associated with zinc is its bad taste, this routine shouldn't be continued any longer than a week. Excessive zinc can eventually create a copper deficiency and weaken the immune system. The recommended daily dose for zinc when taken with vitamin C, propolis and elderberry extract is 10 mg.

Bee Propolis: Research shows that this waxy resin used by bees to waterproof their hives has immune enhancing properties. The recommended daily dose when taken with elderberry extract, zinc and vitamin C is 75 mg.

Elderberry Extract: The active ingredients in elderberries have been found to protect your cells from harmful invaders. I recommend taking 4 g daily of elderberry extract in conjunction with the Vitamin C, Propolis and Zinc.

 Vitamin A: Initial doses as high as 100,000 units daily can be very beneficial. The dose should then be dropped back to 10,000 to 25,000 IU daily to avoid problems with toxicity.

Turmeric (from root): has been used for centuries in India and China for a variety of health concerns, including boosting the immune system.

Grapefruit Seed Extract: Drinking three to four drops per 8 oz of water per day helps maintain immune system function. This extract is also a good remedy for cleansing your sinuses: 

Shark cartilage: Long-time ALTERNATIVES readers know that I've written about the benefits of shark cartilage for years. Among its many beneficial properties, shark cartilage helps support your overall healthy immune system function. I recommend 100 mg daily.

Slippery Elm: This herb has mucus-eliminating properties and helps promote respiratory health. 20 mg daily is recommended.

 Peppermint powder: Helps support immune function. 17 mg a day is recommended.

Eucalyptus Oil: You can take 2 mg daily along with the other herbal immune boosters mentioned here.

Una de Gato/Cats Claw Many have experienced such wonderful results with una de gato that it is now considered equal, if not superior, to the world's foremost immune-fortifying herbs:  echinacea, golden seal, pau d'arco, garlic, and Siberian ginseng.  It has also been compared favorably with shark cartilage and caprylic acid.  It is particularly beneficial to the immune, digestive, and structural systems.

Remember to do your research and get in tune for what is right for you.

Be open to try new things and be ready to explore what is closest to NATURE.