About this trip
African Ancestry Family Reunions are curated cultural immersion journeys in Africa - centered on reclaiming identity, exploring cultural heritage, and celebrating the resilience of African people.
We're calling our newest African Ancestry Family Reunion - An Introduction to Nigeria. The 12-day visit will focus on Lagos, Abuja, Abeokuta, Oshun State and Ibadan. Get ready for an incredible journey full of culture, excitement, delicious food and discovering the Nigeria not seen in the media.
This trip is exclusively for African Ancestry Family Members and their guests. Still don't know your African ethnic group? Take advantage of the opportunity to find your tribe while visiting Nigeria. Add a test kit to your booking and have your ancestry revealed during the trip!
Tips for a Seamless Booking Experience
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. Store your account info and password
You can go back to your account any time to check your balance, pay it off, ask a question or choose an add on if you don't immediately
This trip is exclusively for African Ancestry Family Members and their guests. Still don't know your African ethnic group? Take advantage of the opportunity to find your tribe while visiting Nigeria. Add a test kit to your booking and have your ancestry revealed during the trip!
Tips for Booking Your Flight
Registrants should begin purchasing their flights immediately or as soon as available.
You fly in into Murtala Muhammed International Airport - Lagos (LOS),
Please note that most flights depart the day before arrival.
In order to arrive in Lagos, Nigeria on January 19, 2025, you most likely must depart on January 18, 2025.
For your arrival, please book a ticket arriving after 2 pm but before 8 pm.
For your return, please book a ticket leaving after 5 pm on the departure date.
Please note that there are only a few direct flights to Lagos from the U.S. so please choose layovers that give you enough time to switch planes if you don't choose direct flights.
Some airports and airlines require you to recheck your luggage and go through security again.
Priority Travel Checklist
Ensure Your Passport is Valid for Travel
- You must have a valid passport for at least six months after your scheduled return date and at least two blank passport pages.
- Your passport should expire after July 30, 2025
- If your passport expires before July 30, 2025 - you must get another passport.
Set Aside Funds for Visa Processing
- Travel visas are required to enter Nigeria. Nigeria has visa on arrival but you must apply before arrival in Nigeria. We suggest visa on arrival for all travelers
- We will assist you with your travel visa beginning Mid-October - November.
COVID-19 VACCINATION IS NOT REQUIRED BUT IF YOU HAVE TAKEN YOUR COVID TEST AND BEEN VACCINATED, WE SUGGEST YOU KEEP A COPY WITH YOU WHEN YOU TRAVEL.
- We suggest keeping a copy of all your travel documents separate from your original documents.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION
- The Yellow Fever vaccine is the only required immunization to travel to Nigeria
- There may be a cost associated with obtaining your required travel immunizations. Please check with your insurance carrier.
- You need to get your shot at least 10 days before travel if you have not already done so. You must travel with a physical copy of your yellow fever immunization card.
- If you have had a yellow fever shot, you do not need to get another shot. One shot is good for a lifetime; however, you are required to bring physical proof that you have been immunized.
Consider Bringing Malaria Pills, Imodium AD & Ciprofloxacin
- Malaria pills are highly recommended but not required. We suggest taking malaria pills for preventative measures.
- Traveler's diarrhea is common in a new environment with different foods and weather. We suggest you pack Imodium AD and/or Ciprofloxacin in case of diarrhea.
- We will have Imodium AD on-site at each hotel as well as aspirin, Benadryl, and American-brand over-the-counter medicines.
Create A Plan For Your Prescription Medications
- We highly suggest all travelers consult with their primary care physician before traveling and refill any prescriptions they may require to remain in optimal health while traveling.
Know Before You Go
Country Code
+234
Time Zone
(GMT+1) - 6 hours ahead of ET in January
Bordered by:
Niger to the north, by Chad and Cameroon to the east, by the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean to the south and by Benin to the west.
Baggage
Each economy class passenger is allowed two 23kg (50lb) bags, a carry-on bag, and a personal bag. We don't suggest maxing out your luggage. We suggest one carry-on, one personal bag (book bag, briefcase, or purse), and one checked bag (50lb). Business-class travelers are allowed two bags at 32 kg or 70 lbs. Extra bags or overweight bags normally cost about $200 each.
Weather
The average temperature in Nigeria in January is 90 -95 degrees Fahrenheit. We provide bottled water daily and encourage drinking plenty of water and dressing appropriately for the weather. We will provide a suggested packing list.
Electric Current
The electric current in Nigeria is 220 Volts and we use 110 in the US. You will need to purchase an electric converter for your electronic devices that need to be charged while you're traveling.
Phone Service
Contact your phone service provider for the best international plan. If you own your phone outright or have an additional phone that is unlocked, you may be able to purchase a SIM card for data use on a local network or a mobile wifi unit.
Currency & Spending
The currency in Nigeria is the Naira. The exchange rate is currently about 1620 Naira to 1 dollar. Please prepare to bring brand new $100 & $50 bills for the best exchange rate. Twenty-dollar bills get you a lower exchange rate and $10, $5, and $1 are not accepted. We have reliable money changers throughout Nigeria. Cash is King! Credit cards are widely accepted in Nigeria's urban centers, but not widely in other areas or with local vendors. If you plan to use your credit cards, please contact your bank and issue a travel advisory.
Here’s a list of useful suggested items to purchase for your journey:
- Travel Adapter - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Travel Belt (Passport and Money) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Portable External USB Charger - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Wet Ones Wipes - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Purell Hand Sanitizer - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Repel Insect Repellent (40% Deet) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Advil - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Pepto Bismol Caplets - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
- Imodium - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Travel Insurance
It's always a good idea to protect your trip. Life happens. You can purchase trip protection within 15 days of your initial registration by going to www.travelexinsurance.com. Travelex offers the following options for international travel:
Travel Select
Travel Select provides comprehensive benefits and access to five unique upgrades.
- Emergency Medical & Dental
- Trip Cancellation
- Travel Assistance
- Five Optional Upgrades
Travel Basic
The Travel Basic plan provides great coverage at an even greater price.
- Emergency Medical & Dental
- Trip Cancellation
- Travel Assistance
Please note: Travel insurance doesn’t cover everything. This is a general, brief summary only. Restrictions, exclusions, and limitations will apply. Coverage may not be the same or available for residents of all countries, states, or provinces. Check the policy documents or ask Travelex for full details.
You are welcome to use any travel insurance program that you prefer.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
AAFR's are 100% non refundable however if cancelled before 60 days for any reason before departure, the full trip credit (dollar value), 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.
What’s included
- LodgingAccommodations in our choice hotels throughout the entire trip
- Ground TransportationAir-conditioned vehicle on ground for entire tour including in country airport transfers
- In country flightWe will take one round trip flight between Lagos and Abuja
- MealsBreakfast and one additional meal each day
- AttractionsAll entrance fees to various sites and attractions included on the itinerary
- Hosts/GuidesProfessional & knowledgeable hosts, guides and drivers
- WaterBottles of water daily for entire journey
What’s not included
- Airline TicketsYou purchase your own airline ticket
- VisaVisa cost is not included
- Alcoholic BeveragesAlcoholic beverages are not included unless specified for an event
- Spending MoneyIt's better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. Remember cash is king!
- Personal TipsWe encourage tipping
Available Packages
The indicated price is per person.
All packages are priced as double occupancy for two people sharing a room. At checkout, you will choose and indicate whether your double occupancy is two people in one room sharing a bed or two people in one room with two separate beds and indicate your roommate. Your roommate must also book their package and choose you as a roommate.
Individuals who want a single room should choose the single occupancy supplement add-on.
We do not pair roommates. If you do not have a roommate, you will be asked to choose the single occupancy supplement.
This trip is exclusively for African Ancestry Family Members and their guests. Still don't know your African ethnic group? Take advantage of the opportunity to find your tribe while visiting Nigeria. Add a test kit to your booking and have your ancestry revealed during the trip!
The indicated price is per person.
All packages are priced as double occupancy for two people sharing a room. At checkout you will choose and indicate whether your double occupancy is two people in one room sharing a bed or two people in one room with two separate beds and indicate your roommate. Your roommate must also book their own package and choose you as a roommate.
Individuals who want a single room should choose the single occupancy supplement add on.
We do not pair roommates. If you do not have a roommate, you will be asked to choose the single occupancy supplement.
This trip is exclusively for African Ancestry Family Members and their guests. Still don't know your African ethnic group? Take advantage of the opportunity to find your tribe while visiting Nigeria. Add a test kit to your booking and have your ancestry revealed during the trip!
Available options
Please choose this section if you are traveling alone and choose not to have a roommate. All packages are priced as double occupancy per person for two people sharing a room. the single supplement means you are choosing to room by yourself.
If you have not taken the African Ancestry Test previously, you must choose this option.
We will send you the test within a week of your order and hold the results to be revealed during the journey.
While the test is required, the reveal is not. If you choose not have your results revealed, we will email you the results when they are ready.
Why not? You're already in Africa! Add 4 more days in Ghana.
You'll depart on Day 12 to Ghana. Our staff in Ghana will pick you up from Kotoka International Airport (ACC). You'll spend the next 4 days in Ghana exploring Accra and neighboring areas experiencing incredible cuisine and
We'll work with you to get your in-country flights from Nigeria to Ghana after purchase.
This price covers double or single occupancy lodging, two meals a day, ground transport, flight to Ghana and all activities for the additional 4 days.
Please note that if you choose this option, please add 4 days to the end of the your selected dates and purchase your return ticket from Ghana based in the appropriate dates accordingly.
Itinerary
Welcome to Nigeria!
You will arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos.
Upon arrival you will go through immigration where you will process your visa or visa arrival documents before moving through baggage claim, customs and outside to the carpark.
Look for the African Ancestry Family Reunion sign at immigration and you'll be escorted through the process.
We'll retrieve you outside and transfer to the hotel for rest.
The only activity planned is our welcome dinner.