Location: Coco Ocean Resort & Spa

- Welcome  

- Orientation

- Enjoy the Smiling Coast of the River Gambia  

- Sunshine, Sea , Sand and Relaxation @ Coco Ocean Resort Beach 

Location: Capital City of Banjul

- Courtesy calls to officials: American Ambassador or Government officials (TBD)

- Kachikally Crocodile Pool, located at Bakau (the only friendly crocodile pool in The Gambia with over 100 crocodiles)

- National Museum, Arch 22 and Albert Market  

- Visit to the capital City Island of Banjul and craft marketplace. 

- Workshop: Rediscover Balance In Africa by Ahira Smith

Location: West Field Monument & Coco Ocean Resort & Spa

- Formal Opening Ceremony

- Carnival & Parade of cultural troupes and masquerades

- Commemoration and Diaspora Return Home speeches

- Performances of masquerades and cultural dances

- Gala Award Dinner & Networking

- Evening dinner with Dignities and the business and diaspora community 

Location: Coco Ocean Resort & Spa & Sita Joyeh Baobab Island

- Investment Seminar & Opportunities  

- Seminar with Trade Experts, Authorities and Business Community " Hosted by The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GCCI) & Gambia Import and Export Agency (GIEPA) "

- Boat river cruise excursion to Sita Joyeh Baobab Island Holiday Resort
(along the River Gambia through the mangrove swamps to the Island for a seafood taste of the Gambia competition) 

Location: Kunta Kinteh Island

- Departure for the Roots Pilgrimage through the Atlantic Ocean to Kunta Kinteh Island.

- Journey to the "Gate of No Return" for reconnection & identity formation.

- Workshop: Ancestral workshop on Grief and Loss by Ahira Smith

- Family reunion and naming ceremony

- Bonfire camp and storytelling under the Bantaba tree with the village elders  @ ‘Jujuwoo’ rites 

Location: All Day - Kunta Kinteh Camping

Heritage and cultural bonanza of the Mandingo warrior Rites of Passage 

Location: All Day - Fathala Zoo Park & Dakar City/  Hotel Terrou-Bi 

- Pickup by Revina Tours (Return by land through the border and stop at Fathala Zoo Park)

-  Lunch and walk with the Lions experience

-  Arrive at Dakar City (late evening return tenitavely)

Location: All day - Dakar City/ Hotel Terrou-Bi

Visit to the The Museum of Black Civilisations (French: Musée des civilisations noires) and Monument de la Renaissance Africaine

Location: Accord Ibis Hotel, Dakar City/ Hotel Terrou-Bi 

- Visit the "Point of No Return" : Take a walk along the cultural heritage trail of Liberation and on the Island beach to reflect & relax.

- Workshop: Navigating Trauma With Resilience And Spirituality by Ahira Smith

Location: Dakar International Airport

 
Return flight - Departure from Dakar International  Airport