A unique approach to heritage tourism
We aspire to be a bridge that connects hearts, minds, and legacies fostering a deep appreciation
We aim to celebrate shared histories, promote understanding, and build lasting connections rooted in cultural heritage. We aspire to be a bridge that connects hearts, minds, and legacies, fostering a deep appreciation for shared roots and unique cultural expressions
Historians have identified that there are strong connections between the Gullah-Geechee people of the United States of America and the people of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leoneans and Gullah-Geechees have known about their family connection for more than 30 years, and people on both sides of the Atlantic are eager to learn more about it. This tour was developed and implemented by such people from both sides.
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Bunce Island is an heritage site where thousands of slaves were sailed to before being departed for their final destinations. There are so many historical significances to this site, visiting this island would be one of our main target for the tour.
A place where slavery was resisted by the Limbas during slavery, it was used as a hide out for them not to be captured by any invader. Up till today, there are remains of Old Yagala that shows how the then residents built their stoned pitch houses, kings burial ground and other vital places.
The Freetown tour is very important, there will be an exclusive tour within the Freetown municipality. All the key areas that have great history to Sierra Leone would be visited during the tour.
We also incorporate material culture exchanges like the Shuku Blay (Sweetgrass Basketry) in a village in Sierra Leone named Rogbonko
Senehun Golahun is a village found in the Southern District of Sierra Leone. This community has special connection to the Gullah Geechees of America
Cultural performances and exchanges are unmatched, with masquerades and secret society people illustrating their arts and culture
A Unique Approach to Heritage Tourism
Slavery tour has become one of the main reasons why many tourists travel now a days, the two days Fambul Tik tour package will explore the two main islands where the slavery was largely taking place. Bunce Island and Banana Islands are known for their rich history towards slave trade back then in Sierra Leone.
Old Yagala is an heritage site in Sierra Leone where slavery was highly resisted by the Limbas. This site has become highly important towards the slavery resistance history of Sierra Leone, there are so many good attractions that are still existing at Old Yagala presently. Being part of our two days tour to this site will help you learn more about how those that were living in this place were able to resist slavery.
The capital city of Sierra Leone which is Freetown and some parts of the peninsula were used after slavery was abolished, the name Freetown which is the name of the capital city was derived from the freed slaves that were able to enter Sierra Leone when slavery was abolished and seen as a crime if anyone uses his or her own human as a slave. Those who entered by then in Sierra Leone said at once we are back in Freetown, that was how the name emanated, we will visit these areas where those freed slaves resided and passed through when they came to Sierra Leone.
