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:
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