DEPARTURE & REMINDER LIST OF EVERYTHING FOR LIBERIA TOUR APRIL 2024
1. All of the Liberia Tour March 2024 documentation can be found on our website link below or from the main menu of our website. This includes a tour overview, Full Itinerary, and General Terms. What to Pack, Cultural Need to Know, Health Information, Departure, and Reminder List, etc. www.africafortheafricans.org/index.php/liberia-reconnection-investment-tour-march-2024
2. Gratuities: Before departure, Africa for the Africans will collect tips for hospitality services that will be provided in Liberia. This amount is based on the number of confirmed tour participants. This will serve as a separate charge for the tour and will be collected on the departure date upon arrival at Atlanta or Amsterdam Airport. (Total Per Person is $100). This will allow us to expedite services. You can give additional tips to anyone who gives you great services or whoever you choose. The $100 represents basic tips for all AFTA staff including drivers, Guides at all sites, Hotel staff, and Entertainment. All other services that may be provided on this tour are tips if you choose the situation based on the services you get.
3. When you visit do not come with a romanticized notion about Liberia/ Africa or you will be disappointed and unnecessarily frustrated. Come with open eyes and an open mind, knowing that Liberia is a developing nation. There is much to do and we can be a positive contributory part of it. Keep in mind that Liberia/ Africa is not America or Europe nor do we want it to be. We are Mother Africa’s children returning home and we want to be part of Mother Africa’s growth and development.
4. Airlines E-ticket: To log in go to the Airline's websiteclick on My Trips then enter your name and confirmation number to access your flight info, change seats, add special services, add frequent flyer number, e-mail address, emergency contacts, and more. Print the ticket and put it with your passport. If you have any issues with accessing your ticket or see incorrect details on your flight itinerary or have questions in general please contact us ASAP. Note this access to your ticket is only available 45-60 days before your flight departure date when tickets are paid in full.
5. Make sure you secure your documents including passport, ticket, etc. (Scan a copy of these documents, save on your e-mail, and leave a copy with family).
6. Please verify all travel documents and have them secured for your travel date.
7. Arrive at the Airport in 2-3 hours to give yourself enough time to check in, go through security, and get on the flight.
8. Check Baggage Royal Air Maroc, 2 check-in bags each with a 50-pound limit per bag. Make sure your bags are secured with a lock and name tag. Verify all labeling of bags JFK to ROB – Monrovia, Liberia. Put your bag receipt with your passport and ticket. Royal Air Maroc, Delta/ Air France charges $100 for overweight bags 51-70 pounds and $200 for an additional checked bag. No bags are allowed over 70 pounds. Note: Put all liquids over 3 ounces in your check bags.
9. Carry-on Baggage: You may carry on one bag and one personal item at no charge. Please note that all items must easily fit into the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
10. When packing luggage remember that less is better. You will want to purchase clothing and artifacts to bring back.
11. Bring a set of Red, Black, Green, and Gold clothing to pay homage to our ancestors. Red, Black, Green, and Gold combination for Ancestor Day for our visit to the African Holocaust site during our Monrovia tour for strength and solidarity. A bond in union for the people who lived and died fighting for liberation.
12. Bring any school supplies you can to donate to the children of Liberia; this includes books, bags, paper, pencils, calculators, clothing, etc. We are also collecting black doll babies for young children at schools and orphanages.
13. Liberia Tour April 2024 Group 7 PM meet and greet at JFK Airport International Terminal - Air Maroc departure gate. Once you get to JFK ask an Agent to direct you to the Air Maroc departure gate. Our flight will depart at 9 PM and arrive the next day at 7:55 AM in Casablanca, Morocco.
14. Bring any necessary medicine that you might need.
15. Camera/ Camcorder: bring extra film or memory card and rechargeable batteries. If you have electronics bring a converter, foreign adapters, and an extension cord. Unlock IPhone or Samsung Galaxy so we can set you up with a mobile sim card and assist you with your mobile network to give you wireless access during the entire tour.
16. Travel Iron, Alarm clock, plastic bags, compact umbrella, waterproof poncho, and other convenient accessories.
17. Mosquito spray or repellant or Citronella oil which is an excellent insect repellent. (Avoid wearing scented lotions or oils, mosquitoes like sweet scents). Note most of these sprays have dangerous chemicals so do your research for the safest things to use.
18. Calculator for basic things like currency exchange. Liberia's exchange rate is 1 US Dollar =193 Liberian Dollars.
19. Bring as much cash as you think you will need. (Recommend $400-$800). Bring a Visa card to access the ATMs. Master Cards are not recommended because of the lack of ATMs that take them. Note: Make sure you call your bank for that card and let them make a note that you will be using your bank card to access international currency. This will prevent your account from being locked and save you time from calling your bank from Africa and getting them to unfreeze your account. If you fail to make the call your card might stop working the second time when you try to use it.
20. The weather is going to be in the mid-80 degrees Celsius like Jamaica. Bring light clothing; sandals, shorts, walking shoes, sundresses, tank tops, swimwear, etc. Casual/ African clothing for certain nightlife and evening events like the business network/ conference, and welcome and farewell dinners.
21. No photo taking allowed at Airports, state office buildings, and other government facilities. Your film will be confiscated and you could be arrested.
22. AFTA Tours does not offer travel insurance but it can be purchased from an independent insurer. Allianz Travel Insurance is one of the companies that have locations in different parts of the United States that offer travel and health services. A few of our group members from the Atlanta area have used their services. www.allianztravelinsurance.com
23. Toiletries including toilet tissue, soaps, feminine napkins, wet wipes, facial tissues, washcloths, beach towels, laundry soap, etc.
24. Tanzanians are very friendly! However, be wary of people who just want to make quick money off you and make promises they cannot keep. You should know as much as possible about the people you are planning to do business with.
25. Games for leisure time and social gatherings. Deck of cards, Dominoes, Chess, and general board games.
26. Emergency items: Flashlights, basic first aid kits, laxatives, Pepto Bismal, Decongestants, Anti Diarrhea, Dramamine, and any related emergency medicine or materials. Note: These medications are not all natural; do your research for the safest and healthiest things to bring.
27. Please focus on enjoying yourself and accomplishing your mission. Do not get distracted by others or get caught up in complaining. This is an experience that will have its ups and downs; it’s a part of your introduction to Liberia/Africa. We recommend you go with the flow and enjoy your time in paradise around the wonderful itinerary that we have put together on this Journey of a Lifetime.
28. No other mandatory vaccinations or tests are required to enter Liberia. Get vaccinated at your own risk.
29. When you get to baggage claim in Liberia, get your free cart and put only your bags on it. Make sure you have your checked bag receipts from when you checked your bags. These numbers need to match the ones on your bags to show during your final airport exit. Do not let anyone else push your cart while proceeding to the bus. Note: We will meet at the middle baggage claim before we exit. Once we are ready we will exit the airport together and get on our bus to the hotel.
30. Bring things that will help you make this moment of connecting to the land of our ancestors special.
For questions and additional info visit please our website at: www.africafortheafricans.org and
Contact Tour Organizer: Bomani Tyehimba at (404) 931-9429 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
