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Reggae, Roots & Return
9 Days
Festival & Heritage
Max 20 guests
About This Experience
Join Salone Hidden Gems for an unforgettable cultural journey through music, history, creativity, and reconnection during Sierra Leone’s vibrant Reggae Festival season. This immersive group experience blends heritage tourism, live performances, wellness, storytelling, and community into a transformative week designed for travelers seeking deeper connection to Africa, identity, and culture.
From the historic shores of Bunce Island to bonfires under the stars, from reggae rhythms to the powerful storytelling of The Song of Njama, this experience invites guests to reconnect, restore, and remember.
Tour Highlights
- Official Reggae Festival Launch & Meet and Greet
- Freedom & Heritage Tour through Freetown
- Creative Clinic & Cultural Workshops
- Reggae Festival Concert Experience
- Beach Bonfire Celebration
- Bunce Island Reflection Journey
- Exclusive Evening Performance of The Song of Njama featuring Troupe Beat
- Cultural immersion throughout Freetown and surrounding communities
Itinerary Overview
A detailed day-by-day itinerary of the Reggae, Roots & Return experience.
Nov 23–24
Arrival in Sierra Leone
Welcome home. Guests arrive and are transferred to accommodations to settle in and connect with fellow travelers.
- Airport meet and greet
- Transportation assistance
- Welcome refreshments
- Relaxation and recovery time
- Optional evening networking and conversation
Nov 25
Official Festival Launch & Meet and Greet
The journey officially begins with an evening of music, culture, and connection.
- Live performances
- DJs and cultural presentations
- Artist introductions
- Networking opportunities
- Diaspora and local creative community connection
Nov 26
Freedom & Heritage Tour
Travel through the layered history of Sierra Leone and the African diaspora with a guided heritage experience throughout Freetown.
- Sierra Leone National Museum
- Cotton Tree
- Maroon Town
- Big Market
- Historical storytelling and cultural reflection
Nov 27
Creative Clinic Festival Day
A full day dedicated to creativity, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and cultural expression.
- Music and storytelling workshops
- Dance and movement sessions
- Fashion and cultural design discussions
- Diaspora identity conversations
- Creative networking opportunities
- Panels with local artists and cultural leaders
Nov 28
Reggae Festival Concert Experience
Feel the pulse of Sierra Leone's reggae community during an electrifying live concert experience.
- Live reggae performances
- Afro-fusion and traditional rhythms
- Cultural dance
- Food vendors and artisan spaces
- Community celebration under the night sky
Nov 29
Beach Bonfire & Reflection Night
After days of movement and celebration, gather by the ocean for an intimate evening of fire, music, storytelling, and reflection.
- Acoustic music and drumming
- Spoken word and storytelling
- Beachside conversation
- Local food and refreshments
- Space for reflection and connection
Nov 30
All White Bunce Island Experience & Evening Performance
Journey dressed in white to Bunce Island for a deeply reflective heritage experience. That evening, attend a special performance of The Song of Njama featuring Sierra Leone's own Troupe Beat.
- Reflect on ancestral journeys at Bunce Island
- Honor memory and resilience
- Guided reflection and storytelling
- Exclusive performance of The Song of Njama
- Emotional culmination of the entire journey
Dec 1
Departure
Farewell and depart with memories that will last a lifetime.
- Breakfast and farewell gathering
- Airport transfer
What's Included
8Included
4Not Included
Coverage
67%
What's Included
8 items- Airport transfersTransport
- AccommodationsStay
- Group transportationTransport
- Festival access and select event entryAdmission
- Guided heritage toursGuide
- Bunce Island excursionAdmission
- Select meals and group experiencesFood & Drink
- Exclusive access to The Song of NjamaAdmission
Not Included
4 items- International flights to Sierra Leone
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Visa fees
Perfect For
Diaspora travelersMusic and reggae loversCreatives and storytellersCultural explorersWellness and reconnection seekersEntrepreneurs and artistsTravelers seeking meaningful African experiences
Location
Sierra Leone
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Get in TouchThis is more than a festival trip. It is a gathering of story, sound, memory, and movement. It is standing on the shores where history shifted forever while also dancing to the rhythms that survived it.
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