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Roots of Rhythm: African Music and Dance Expedition

9 Days 10 Nights

Transportation
Ground: VIP- Tour Bus
Accomodation
Hotels: 3.5- 4 Star
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
Group Size
9 - 25
Destinations
Amboseli National Park, Chalbi Desert, Diani Beach, Lake Naivasha, Lake Turkana, Lamu Island, Maasai Mara, Mount Kenya, Nairobi, Watamu
Activities
Cultural Activities, Cultural Immersion Experiences, Game drives in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, or Kruger National Park., Music and Dance Workshops
Trip Type
Music and Dance Cultural Expeditions
Difficulty
Easy
Trip Tag
african dance expeditions, african heritage performances, african music tours, cultural music travel, interactive drumming workshops

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Discover the Heartbeat of Africa

Embark on a vibrant journey into Africa’s heart and soul through its music and dance traditions. The Roots of Rhythm expedition takes you across iconic regions, from the pulsating beats of Afrobeat in West Africa to the soulful rhythms of jazz in Southern Africa. This immersive tour combines drumming workshops, private performances, and interactive dance experiences, creating an unforgettable celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage.

Highlights of Your Journey

West Africa (Ghana or Nigeria): Explore the origins of Afrobeat and highlife music. Participate in drumming workshops and traditional dance performances. Visit the Fela Kuti Shrine or Cape Coast cultural villages.
East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar): Engage with Maasai communities for traditional music and dance experiences. Learn the art of Swahili taarab music in Zanzibar. Enjoy cultural storytelling with live music performances.
Southern Africa (South Africa): Dive into Johannesburg’s vibrant jazz scene and explore township music. Participate in Cape Town’s dance workshops and attend a private marimba performance. Experience traditional Zulu dances in KwaZulu-Natal.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Accra or Lagos (West Africa)

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Welcome dinner with live music performances.

Day 02 :

Afrobeat and Highlife History Tour

Visit cultural landmarks like the Fela Kuti Shrine (Nigeria) or Cape Coast cultural sites (Ghana).

Afternoon drumming workshop led by local musicians.

Day 03 :

Dance Performances and Cultural Immersion

Morning traditional dance class.

Evening: Attend a live Afrobeat or highlife music performance.

Day 04 :

Travel to Nairobi, Kenya (East Africa)

Morning flight to Nairobi.

Check-in at the hotel and relax

.Evening: Welcome dinner with traditional Kenyan music.

Day 05 :

Maasai Music and Dance Experience

Day trip to a Maasai village for traditional music and dance demonstrations.

Participate in a storytelling session accompanied by Maasai chants.

Day 06 :

Swahili Music in Zanzibar

Fly to Zanzibar.

Taarab music workshop and coastal Swahili dance session.

Evening: Seafood dinner by the beach with live taarab music.

Day 07 :

Relaxation and Exploration in Zanzibar

Free morning for beach activities or spice tours.

Evening: Interactive drumming circle on the beach.

Day 08 :

Fly to Johannesburg, South Africa (Southern Africa)

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Evening: Attend a jazz performance at a local township venue.

Day 09 :

Township Music and Marimba Performance

Explore Soweto’s music history, including sites tied to South African jazz legends.

Participate in a marimba music workshop.

Day 10 :

Cape Town’s Dance and Music Scene

Morning flight to Cape Town.

Afternoon traditional South African dance workshop.

Evening: Dinner with a live marimba or jazz band performance.

Day 11 :

Zulu Music and Dance in KwaZulu-Natal

Full-day excursion to KwaZulu-Natal for Zulu dance demonstrations.

Return to Cape Town for a farewell dinner.

Day 12 :

Morning at leisure for shopping or relaxation.

Transfer to the airport for departure.

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