# Homecoming Tour

> A 10-day heritage journey for the Gullah Geechee and African diaspora, 9–20 November 2026.

Homecoming Tour is a product in TpGroup's [Tourism and Hospitality](https://tpgroupsl.com/what-we-do/tourism-and-hospitality.md) sector, delivered by FambulTik. TpGroup is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Written for: The diaspora; Tourism (agencies and operators); Education (schools, colleges and universities); NGOs and associations. Markets served: Sierra Leone.

## Why: Walk where your ancestors walked, with people who know the history

Gullah Geechee and African American travellers want more than a sightseeing trip. Families and reunion groups want a journey planned so everyone can be part of it, and churches and universities want a group trip with meaning. The Homecoming Tour is a guided heritage journey for the Gullah Geechee and wider African diaspora, and the 2026 tour runs from 9 to 20 November.

## Who it is for

### Gullah Geechee and African-American travellers

What you need: Walk where your ancestors walked.

What you get: Bunce Island, the Banana Islands, Kent and Freetown with guides who know the history.

### Families and reunion groups

What you need: A trip the whole family will remember.

What you get: Planned travel, stays and meals for your group.

### Churches and universities

What you need: A meaningful group journey.

What you get: Group itineraries with talks and community visits.

## How: Led by FambulTik, the heritage company Amadu Massally founded in 2009

Fambul Tik is Krio for family tree. Its founder and CEO, Amadu Massally, returned to Sierra Leone in 2009 after 26 years abroad, having founded the Sierra Leone-Gullah Heritage Association in the United States. FambulTik presents the history through three themes: slavery, resistance and abolition.

- Guides who know the history, led by FambulTik
- Three themes: slavery, resistance and abolition
- A route through Bunce Island, the Banana Islands, Kent and Freetown
- The official opening of the Eco-Living Oasis on 14 November
- Experience: FambulTik organised The Next Step Homecoming trip in 2019 for 58+ Gullah descendants

## What: A guided journey through the places that matter

The 2026 tour includes Bunce Island, the Banana Islands, Kent and Freetown, and the official opening of the Eco-Living Oasis on 14 November. Travel, stays and meals are planned for your group, with talks and community visits for churches and universities.

- Guided visits to Bunce Island, the Banana Islands, Kent and Freetown
- The opening of the Eco-Living Oasis on 14 November 2026
- Planned travel, stays and meals for your group
- Group itineraries for families, reunions, churches and universities
- Help planning your flights

## What you get

- 10 days of guided heritage travel
- Stays, transport and many meals included
- The official opening of the Eco-Living Oasis on 14 November

## How it works

1. Reserve your place
2. Plan flights with our support
3. Arrive and be welcomed home

## Sustainability

Small groups, local guides and spending that stays in local communities.

## Questions about Homecoming Tour

### What is the Homecoming Tour?

It is a guided heritage journey for the Gullah Geechee and African diaspora, run by FambulTik. The 2026 tour includes Bunce Island, the Banana Islands, Kent and Freetown.

### When is the 2026 Homecoming Tour?

It runs from 9 to 20 November 2026.

### Where does the Homecoming Tour go?

Bunce Island, the Banana Islands, Kent and Freetown. It includes the official opening of the Eco-Living Oasis at Kent on 14 November.

### Who is the Homecoming Tour for?

Gullah Geechee and African American travellers, families and reunion groups, and churches and universities. It is a heritage journey for the Gullah Geechee and wider African diaspora.

### How do I reserve a place?

Reserve through the booking page at homecoming.fambultik.com/book. You can also use the contact form on this site or call +232 76 617550.

### Why is Bunce Island on the route?

Bunce Island is one of the most important historic sites for African Americans in Africa. It was one of the leading ports of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and many African American ancestors passed through it.

### Can I see the eco-homes at Kent on the tour?

Yes. Kent is on the route, and the tour includes the official opening of the Eco-Living Oasis. Homecoming → Homeownership is built on this: take the tour, visit Kent, and choose a home.

### Has FambulTik run a Homecoming trip before?

Yes. In 2019 FambulTik organised The Next Step, a Homecoming trip that brought 58+ Gullah descendants to Sierra Leone.

Providers: FambulTik. Reserve the Homecoming Tour: https://tpgroupsl.com/contact?interest=Homecoming+Tour

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