Culture
We believe your culture is a core part of who you are and embrace the tenets for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Ensuring all of our trips are infused with authentic cultural experiences
Knowledge
We believe that Africans should be telling the story of Africa. Our travel experiences aim to lift up the voices of local individuals.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnering. As we create your travel experiences we will actively collaborate with you and our partners to create your dream experience.
Connections
We believe in the power of the collective and as such aim to connect individuals across the African Diaspora through travel experience.
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Our curated culturally relevant trips offer an alternative and increasingly popular form of travel. Let us collaborate with you to create your dream trip to the Diaspora.
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A part of the vision of Diaspora Travels is that we have the sons and daughters of the Diaspora tell its story. If you have a love of traveling, love creating experiences, want to collaborate across the diaspora and have developed amazing trip experiences get in touch with us. Complete the form below to apply to be a part of the Diaspora Travels family.
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Why You'll Love This Place
If you are still thinking about the best location on the Diaspora for you to visit, check out some reasons why you will love each of the locations we travel to.
Find Yourself In Ghana:
- You desire a welcoming culture with warm people who are masters of the arts, music, dancing and drumming.
- You love bright colors, bustling markets, festivals and celebrations.
- You want to have access to traditional village life.
- You love flavorful food and an energetic nightlife.
- You’re interested in seeing the roots of the Middle Passage and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade where it began.
Rejuvenate Yourself in Jamaica:
- You are interested in the unique and vibrant Jamaican culture.
- You appreciate sandy beaches, lush rainforest, breath-taking waterfalls, high mountains, and friendly people.
- You enjoy water sports such as snokeling, suba diving, rafting, and diving in the blue lagoon.
- You love sandy beaches, lush rainforest, high mountains, and friendly people.
- You love FOOD! We’re talking about some of the best, most flavourful food you’ve ever had in your life. Made with love.
Balance Yourself in Kenya:
- You want to experience both the bustle of the big city (Nairobi) and smaller town, more rural life.
- You crave beautiful scenery and love lush greenery, equally enjoying the mountains and the ocean.
- You like a cooler, more temperate climate.
- You appreciate outdoor sports, from hiking, to mountain climbing, to sailing and snorkeling.
- You have a love for wildlife.
- You’re interested in seeing an African culture that diverges from the West African traditions that are more common in the Western Diaspora.
Ground Yourself in Namibia:
- You want to retreat from people in the second least densely populated country in the world.
- You love more rural settings, with wide open skies.
- You have an appreciation for the environment, want to see one of the world’s oldest deserts, and want to see some of the most rare animals in the world like the desert elephant.
- You love to experience settings where the desert meets the ocean, and people are incredibly warm & friendly to visitors.
Educate Yourself in South Africa:
- You love multicultural experiences, where lots of different people come together in a melting pot. South Africa has 11 national languages and 3 capitial cities.
- You have an appreciation for history and anthropology. South Africa has sites with some of the earliest human fossils and is in its post-apartheid era.
- You love to be by the ocean, while still experiencing city life (think LA or Accra).
- You’re interested in experiencing many groups of people that are fiercely protective and tied to their traditional cultures.
Renew Yourself in St. Croix:
- You are interested in a melting pot fusion of cultures with a great blend of the entire Caribbean on one Island.
- You love all that Caribbean island life has to offer (great food, beautiful sandy beaches, delicious rum, etc.)
- You enjoy experiences that do not cater to capitalism.
- You are looking for a lazy and laid back spot to rest and join the revolution of rest.
- If you are Stateside-you’d love to experience some island flavour, but you don’t want to be required to use a passport.
