African Diaspora Trip to Dominican Republic

EVERYONE is invited and welcome to join us on this authentic, enriching and unique trip to learn more about the roots, history, culture, and beauty of the Dominican Republic. Dominican Republic is a beautiful island filled with captivating rhythms, rich history, unspoiled beautiful nature and landscapes, and a rich vibrant Afro-Latin culture. This trip will be your gateway to an authentic Dominican experience, with beautiful memories that will last you a lifetime.

Dominican Republic is considered to be one of the African Diaspora countries because African slaves were also taken there during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The Dominican Republic is the first home of Africans in the Americas. It’s also the first country where the first African slave revolt took place. The slave revolt was led by an African slave from Congo named Sebastian Lemba. The Dominican government has acknowledged that a majority of Dominicans have dominant African genes and heritage. There is an undeniable visible African heritage and presence in the Dominican Republic through its culture, people and way of life.

This trip will take you to some of the places in the Dominican Republic with the strongest African heritage, history and presence. The places that we will visit are:

• Santo Domingo (above image) is a vibrant and historic city with a rich cultural heritage. It has a significant African diaspora history because it was the first location in the Americas to receive African slaves. Its cultural landscape reflects the lasting impact of this crucial history.

• San Pedro de Macoris (above image) has a strong African heritage due to its descendants of Anglophone Caribbean immigrants. It is also the birthplace of merengue and bachata. It is well known for producing the highest rate of Dominican baseball players, per capita.

La Romana (above image) has notable African heritage due to its history as a major sugar-producing area where African slaves were brought to work.

Samana (above image) is home to a unique community of African Americans (black Americans) called “Samana Americans” or “Los Americanos de Samana.” They are descendants of freed slaves who arrived in the early 1800s.

Trip Agenda / Itinerary

We have put together a trip itinerary that highlights the contributions of Africa to the country's people, arts, music, dance, cuisine, and social dynamics. During this trip, you will be fully immersed in the culture and beauty of the Dominican Republic through:

• Community Service and interactions with the local people. This will include activities and opportunities that will benefit and uplift the community.

• Entertainment and Leisure through music, dance, games, sports, beach, river and waterfall excursions.

• Educational and cultural exchanges through sightseeing, history lessons, traditions and participation in cultural events in the town/city that we will visit.

The complete trip program/itinerary will be made available to those who register for the trip.

Trip Package and what’s included:

• Airport pick-up and drop off (SDQ - Santo Domingo Airport only)
• Accommodation (shared room with double beds)
• *Single bed/person accommodation is available at additional cost
• Breakfast and lunch
• Entertainment and social dancing
• Beach, River and waterfall excursions
• Community service opportunities
• Educational activities and sightseeing
• All group transportations during the trip
• Hospitality and Safety personnel
• And more…!

What’s not included in the Trip Package:

• Flights are NOT included and must be purchased separately by you.
• Alcohol is not included.
• Everything that is not specifically mentioned above in the “Included list.”

How much is the trip?

• $1,200.00 (before August 1st, 2025)
• $1,500.00 (August 2nd-September 2nd, 2025)
• $1,800.00 (After September 2nd, 2025)

Where/How do I sign up?

• Spaces are limited
• Pay $400 deposit to reserve your spot (non refundable)
• Pay the remaining balance at least 5 business days before the trip start date.
• Sign up now to reserve your spot.

The goal of this trip is to offer you an authentic, enriching, unique experience, and a life changing opportunity to explore the Dominican Republic’s African heritage in a healing and meaningful way. Whether you're interested in learning about the country's history, immersing yourself in its rich culture, or simply experiencing its unspoiled nature and landscapes, together we can create unforgettable memories of the African Diaspora Trip to the Dominican Republic.

For more information/questions etc., please email: africandiasporaevents@gmail.com