Culinary Tour – Cameroon 2023

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR UPCOMING CULINARY TOUR. THIS TOUR IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT!! WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Culinary Tour – Cameroon 2023

Roots to Glory Tours is so excited to be partnering with Culinary Historian, Michael Twitty to embark on another “food journey” to Cameroon in order to introduce African Atlantic Chefs to their ancestral culinary heritage. This nine day experience will focus on the food, culture, traditions and most importantly the history of the Cameroonian “plate.” This will be a chance for all those who love cooking to connect with their passion in a new light. There will be opportunities included in the itinerary to learn from the best chefs in Cameroon. We will end the tour on the beach with a celebration of our joint food journey!

This tour is for Chefs only. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. We look forward to cooking with you!!!

 

CULINARY TOUR:
March 3 – 13, 2023

10 Days
This Tour will include visits to:

Douala

Buea

Kribi

ITINERARY TO BE DETERMINED!!! DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS AUGUST 1, 2022.

The Costs are: $3900 (double) $4300 (single)

ALL INCLUSIVE:
Airfare from Washington DC to Douala Cameroon
Transportation in Cameroon
Breakfast Dinner each day
Souvenir

Hotel Accommodations

Not Included:
Visa fee for Cameroon
Vaccinations (yellow fever vaccine is mandatory)

Any Covid19 requirements if apply
Transportation to Washington DC
Spending money
Gratuity of $100

Camera fee for some attractions
Travel Insurance (www.squaremouth.com/22411)

A deposit of $500 is due at the time of registration. Registration is due on August 1, 2022. 

The deposit is refundable only within 30 days of initial deposit. 

Another payment of $1700 is due on October 1, 2022. The balance of $1700 is due February 1, 2023. If using credit, there is a fee of 4%. Please ask about a payment plan by sending us an email to roots@rootstoglory.com.

Payments can be made by check or money order to Roots to Glory Tours P.O. Box 92, Stevenson, MD 21153.

Prices are not guaranteed after the last payment due date.

THE DEPOSIT OF $500 IS REFUNDABLE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PAYMENT ONLY. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE. THERE WILL BE NO REFUND AFTER 30 DAYS. 

*We recommend that before you register for one of our tours you make sure that you are able to get the yellow fever vaccine. This is mandatory to enter in most African nations.

You can contact us at roots@rootstoglory.com or 410-429-0804.

*Our tours require a moderate amount of walking. Our tours are not recommended for people with serious medical or mobility challenges.