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TRAVEL THAT
CHANGES
EVERYTHING

CONNECT WITH THE VIBRANT HEART OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORA DESTINATIONS. CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT TRANSFORM HOW YOU SEE THE WORLD—AND YOURSELF.

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LOCAL CONNECTIONS.
GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING.

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Go beyond sightseeing to connect with living cultures, from Benin's sacred traditions to Guadeloupe's rich heritage. Small groups. Local insights. Transformative experiences.

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BENIN

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Walk where the Agojie warriors once ruled. Connect with Vodun's living traditions. Meet communities whose resilience shaped the African diaspora.

VISIT BENIN

GUADELOUPE

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Experience the French Caribbean through island flavors, Creole traditions, and communities that blend African, European, Indian, and Indigenous influences.

VISIT GUADELOUPE
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WHY WADEMBA?

(wah-dem-bah)
Origin < Omyene language (Gabon)

1: to try
2: to taste
3: to test
4: to experience

It's in our name. We invite you to try moving to rhythms you've never heard before. Taste flavors that tell stories. Test assumptions you didn't know you had. Experience cultural connections so meaningful, you'll wonder why you ever settled for anything less.

SMALL GROUPS

Maximum 12 travelers for genuine connection

INSIDER KNOWLEDGE

Local guides with personal insights, not scripts

SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE

From arrival to departure, we've got you covered

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

Your journey benefits the communities you visit

“IT IS EXPERIENCE THAT SHAPES A PERSON’S REALITY, AND TRAVEL IS ONE OF ITS MOST POTENT FORMS.”

— JAMES BALDWIN

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  • "This was my favorite excursion to date! World class! 100% HIGHLY recommend."

    -Kevin C., 2023

  • "Although I'm an African myself, I had never visited other countries than my own. This trip inspired me to travel more throughout Africa."

    Naila O., 2020

  • "My new 'trip of a lifetime'. Personal, educational, beautiful, welcoming, rich in the experience. And FUN."

    —Tracy J., 2024

  • “I will be raving about the trip to everyone I encounter. 10/10 – would go again! I loved it."

    —Liz B., 2018

  • "The tour had a very 'luxe' feel and I recommend this tour to anyone and everyone."

    -Rob W., 2018

“IT FEELS LIKE GOD VISITS EVERYWHERE ELSE,
BUT LIVES IN AFRICA.”

—WILL SMITH

READY TO CHANGE
YOUR VIEW?

It's more than scenery. You don't just see new places—you see the world differently.

Connect with communities that shift your perspective and broaden your cultural understanding. Join fellow travelers who value depth over distance and real connections over tourist attractions.

BOOK YOUR CULTURAL JOURNEY