Diaspora Destinations

Heritage Access Groups specializes in stimulating interest in and increasing knowledge of Afrocentric culture and art through independent and group travel to lesser-known tourist destinations in Africa. The uniqueness of Heritage Access Group’s service is based on its focus on Afrocentric themes in all our destination countries. This is achieved through packaged tours for groups of no more than 25 individuals along the following themes; Culture/Heritage, Educational, Ecological, Business and Leisure tours. In developing these packages, emphasis is placed on traditional culture through the discovery of each country’s unique artistic, musical, architectural, fashion and culinary heritage. Tour participants learn about these indigenous cultures by observing and interacting with local citizenry made up of families, cultural figures, educators, traditional chiefs, business leaders, artist and musicians, politicians, and development experts.

Our purpose is to simultaneously educate our clients about afrocentric culture through interactive travel experiences and promote sustainable development programs at destinations we visit.

Description of Theme Tours or Service Offering

Culture/Heritage Tours
Each Destination country is home to diverse ethnic groups each with their unique customs and traditions. Destination countries often have several ethnic or tribal groups each with distinct identities, which have been preserved over several centuries. These diverse and by unique cultures which are exhibited through:

  • Festivals
  • Initiation Rites (Rites of Passage)
  • Music and Dance Forms
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Fabric and Fashions
  • Cuisine
  • History through Folklore
  • Social Interaction with indigenous people

In developing itineraries, the above elements are incorporated to make your trip an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Exposure to these elements serves as a means to become expose to lifestyles that are invariably different but broadens ones perspective on life.

Educational Tours
Africa’s blend of modern and traditional societies provides a unique opportunity for casual and serious scholars to research indigenous cultures, academic disciplines and general interests. We provide services, which facilitate the achievement of learning through the following channels:

  • Collaborative Programs

Study and Research Programs for students and faculty members in conjunction with secondary and tertiary institutions in destination countries

Exchange Programs for students and faculty members

  • Educational Support Programs

Transfer of educational and intellectual resources to academic institutions in destination countries, which utilize these resources to achieve their educational goals. We assist in reducing the logistical and possible taxation issues associated with the shipment of donated resources such as textbooks, computers, laboratory equipment and software. We also ensure that such donations reach stipulated recipients.

  • Assistance in developing internship opportunities with indigenous corporations and not for profit organizations in destination countries.
  • Culture Immersion Classes (Performing Arts, Language and Arts and Crafts.)

Ecological Tours
The allure of many of our selected destination countries is their relatively low profiles as travel destinations. The benefit derived from such profiles is the relatively unspoiled nature of scenic attractions such as rivers, lakes, highlands and landscapes, all in quite pristine conditions. Our ecological packages seek to introduce or expose participants to fascinating collections of flora and fauna, as well as different species of birds, reptiles, primates and amphibians. We emphasis appreciation and preservation of these ecological resources through:

  • Wildlife Tours which provide Safari and Bird watching opportunities
  • Adventure Tours, which provide tour participants to hike across different terrain and climb different surfaces.
  • Environmental Protection and Conservation programs which allow individuals to contribute to the upkeep of tourist destinations in their own small way.

Business Tours
The globalization of the world economy has contributed to the increasing importance of Africa as and emerging market. The region is viewed by many as one of the last economic frontiers where markets for goods and services will be created in the twenty-first century. African countries have instituted democratic and investment frameworks to attract foreign investors and secure investments. Services included in our business tour packages include:

  • Information on and interpretation of Investment Frameworks
  • Facilitation of Business and Political Access
  • Business and Legal Advisory Services
  • Market Research
  • Operational Support

Through these services we hope to assist in promoting investment in lesser-developed regions of the world.

Leisure Tours
Invariably there is always a holiday and leisure dimension to travel. Our packages include activity that provide participants with an opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves through involvement in a variety of activities such as:

  • Relaxing on pristine tropical beaches and Water Recreation Sports
  • Dance, Cooking and Craft classes
  • Sampling of Restaurants and Nightlife
  • Visits to Museums and Exhibitions
  • Carnivals
  • Shopping

Value Added Services
One of our objectives is to make your travel experience as hassle free as possible. To achieve this, we assist our tour participants with the following services:

  • Professional Tour Guides
  • Translation Services
  • Development of Customized Tour Packages
  • Travel Insurance Advisory Services
  • Visa Procurement
  • Immunization Information & Emergency Medical Services
  • Freight Arrangements for items purchased during your trip.

Our destination countries include but are not limited to Ghana, South Africa, Benin, Senegal, Gambia, Cote d’ Ivoire and Mali.

Group Travel
Our small group sizes facilitate informal and intimate social interaction between visitors and hosts and facilitates sharing of views about society and culture and enables participants to gain rare insight into the vast, varied and vibrant cultures of the African Continent. The interactive nature of our tours spurs the development of transcontinental relationships, reaffirmation of identity and makes the travel experience a rewarding one.

Benefits of Group Travel

We eliminate the need for you to plan your travel by leveraging our research skills in developing carefully planned and dynamic itineraries.

Professional and expert tour guides whose unique understanding of indigenous cultures and domestic landscape lends to the ultimate success of your tour.

Outstanding value in an all-inclusive trip price to make your travel experience affordable and elimination of any unexpected additional trip costs.

Camaraderie and companionship derived from our small group sizes.

Independent Travel



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