Rooted in Naija is a not-for-profit organization that aims to connect young adults of the African diaspora with their ancestral heritage and cultural roots. What are our responsibilities? We coordinate all travel, transfers, housing, security, and logistics for every trip.
Round trip airfare (group travel from a designated city), Insurance and security, Accommodation, Group transportation at destination, Meals, All organized activities and touring.
Visas and Personal purchases (like souvenirs).
We are funded by individual donors who believe in our mission. Participants are also expected to contribute towards the trip. Scholarships are available.
Absolutely. There is no gift too small to make a difference. To make a donation in support of Rooted in Naija, please click here.
1. Young adult
2. Of Nigerian or African descent
3.Completed high school as at time of travel
Is there an age Requirement? You must be at least 18 years old at the time of the trip.
Yes.
Other like-minded young adults.
All of our trips include must-see sites, lots of great food, fun, and community building experiences with fellow travelers.
No, but we may visit religious places.
A suggested packing list will be given to selected participants.
Your health is our top priority. A fully-trained first-aid responder will be with your group throughout the length of your trip. We will partner with an on-call doctor and local hospital for the trip duration.
A large US hub with a direct flight to the destination.
We’ll do our best to get you rebooked depending on flight availability.
Contact us via email: contact@rootedinnaija.org
The safety and well-being of our participants is our foremost concern. We will have comprehensive travel insurance and on-site 24/7 armed security.
Yes.
Yes. Participants will need to bring their own phone with an international calling and data plan.
If that will make you feel more comfortable. The best way to be safe while on your trip is to stay with your group and follow directions at all times. We will have armed security 24/7.
Contact us at contact@rootedinnaija.org.
Yes.
If you don’t already have a passport, we recommend that you begin obtaining one as soon as selected. You’ll be required to provide your passport number and a photocopy of your passport before we issue your flight ticket.
It depends on your citizenship.
No. It depends on how many applicants are interested in each trip. We have only a limited number of slots per trip.
Now sit back, relax, and be patient. We will contact you if you are selected. Feel free to send us an email to confirm at contact@rootedinnaija.org.
We encourage this! Have them also apply for the same trip and contact us to let us know.
If your luggage does not arrive when you do, most airlines will offer compensation when you present receipts, so that you can get some basics. We will also have comprehensive travel insurance that can be used for this. Remember to carry essentials such as medications and a change of clothes in your carryon baggage.
Due to the limited number of spots on each trip, we need to ensure that all selected participants will show up. When an applicant pays the non-refundable deposit, this lets us know that you’re serious about traveling with Rooted in Naija and covers any fees that we might incur in the event of a late cancellation.
Payments are handled through secure online payment systems. We will also accept wire transfers, or checks.
Yes. If you are concerned, please reach out for alternate payment methods.
$350 for selected participants.
After filling the application form, you will be contacted and notified If accepted. Accepted applicants will be asked to pay a non-refundable registration fee.
Yes, once participants are selected.
Comprehensive travel insurance will be provided as part of the package.
All transportation will be provided. We will travel together as a group daily.
Accommodations will be shared. More details will be provided after participants are selected.
Yes.
There will be no refunds.
No.
With special permission prior to the trip.
In the event of a security situation, we will make immediate modifications to the program as needed, including cutting the trip short and returning home if warranted. We will have a full insurance package for each trip.
We take the security and privacy of your data very seriously. Your data is stored on secure servers, with industry-standard encryption and robust security measures. Additionally, we strictly adhere to data protection regulations to safeguard your information.
Your profile can be viewed only by other staff members of Rooted in Naija.
Send an email to contact@rootedinnaija.org and tell us what you think and/or how you’d like to get involved. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Contact us at contact@rootedinnaija.org
Refund of all payments that have NOT been used for trip planning. Additionally, non-refundable deposit is not refundable
50% refund of payments that have NOT been used for trip planning. Additionally, non-refundable deposit is not refundable.
25% refund of payments that have NOT been used for trip planning. Additionally, non-refundable deposit is not refundable.
No refunds available.
We reserve the right to cancel trips due to insufficient enrollment (minimum group size required).
We may modify itineraries due to safety concerns, political situations, or force majeure events.
If we cancel a trip, participants will receive a full refund or credit toward future programs.
We are not responsible for non-refundable expenses incurred by participants (flights, visas, etc.).
Participants who fail to appear for departure will forfeit all payments.
No refunds will be provided for unused portions of the program due to early departure.
