MELANISTIC GLOBAL

TRAVEL GUIDE

There is a common thought that we sometimes fail to appreciate something until we lose it. Over the last 12 months, the sentiment became quite applicable to our ability to travel and explore; we have missed the opportunities to escape. As we work toward some version of normalcy, we have put together some trip ideas to stir your adventure appetite. This Melanistic Adventure Travel Guide features experiences either managed by Black operators or focused on Melanistic destinations and aims to build our community through the world of adventure travel.

BY: GREG DAVIS

EXPERIENCE GHANA

Join us on the ultimate immersion journey to the Motherland to experience Africa’s vibrancy. Indulge in a mix of roots, culture, paradise, and nightlife; experience transformation and healing. Beginning in Accra, we travel to West Africa’s highest waterfall before reaching the Ashanti Region and Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom. Our tour then follows the Slave Trail back to Accra.

OPERATOR: Oluchi Nayaa Global Lifestyles DESTINATION: Ghana, Accra COST: $2,200 NO. OF DAYS: 10 ACCOMMODATION: Hotel, Eco Lodge ACTIVITIES: Hiking / Trek, Road Trip, Culture, Nature / Wildlife LEVEL: Easy www.nayaa.ca • info@nayaa.ca (780) 222-5482

CASABLANCA TO MARRAKECH

Your G for ‘Good Moment’, this package includes a Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Volubilis guided tour at the Roman ruins, the Fès medina excursion which includes artisans’ quarter and Fès tannery. Enjoy a sunset camel ride in the desert and the Marrakech medina guided walk to see the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. OPERATOR: Real Canadian Travel Inc DESTINATION: Casablanca, Morocco COST: $892 NO. OF DAYS: 8 ACCOMMODATION: Hotel ACTIVITIES: Hiking / Trek, Culture LEVEL: Easy www.realcanadiantravel.com info@realcanadiantravel.com (780) 801-0126

WEDDING GETAWAY

Looking to start a new chapter in your life, while shaking off the lockdown lifestyle? Our package takes you and your guest on a seven-day Jamaica experience. Our team will take care of your unique needs for the entirety of your stay and assist in arranging various tours and excursions to make your special trip even more memorable.

OPERATOR: Passion and Paradise Travel DESTINATION: Jamaica COST: $2,999 NO. OF DAYS: 7 ACCOMMODATION: Hotel ACTIVITIES: Culture LEVEL: Easy www.passionparadisetravel.com info@passionandparadisetravel.com (780) 801-0126

NEW YEARS EVE IN DUBAI!

Join us on our annual New Years Eve event in Dubai, UAE! This is an excellent opportunity to connect and network with like-minded travelers. This six-day trip includes a visit to the Red Dunes and The Blue Mosque, sandboarding, a falcon experience, camel rides, and a yacht party. Also included are luxury accommodations, meals, event access and more. Let’s go.

OPERATOR: Urban Events Global DESTINATION: Dubai, UAE COST: $2,566 USD NO. OF DAYS: 6 ACCOMMODATION: Hotel ACTIVITIES: Culture LEVEL: Easy to Moderate https://urbaneventsglobal.com/ tours/dubai/ info@urbaneventsglobal.com 1-844-79-URBAN

This trip takes you through some of the best wildlife areas that East Africa has to offer. Wildlife safaris are the star attraction of this tour; your chance to see herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and buffaloes, along with those everlurking big cats. Also included are opportunities to connect with local Masai and Hadza tribes.

TANZANIA ADVENTURE

OPERATOR: Civilized Adventures DESTINATION: Tanzania COST: $10,450 NO. OF DAYS: 11 ACCOMMODATION: Hotel, Glamping ACTIVITIES: Safari / Culture / Nature / Wildlife LEVEL: Easy www.civilizedadv.com kylan@civilizedadv.com (403) 205 - 4120