Cultural Heritage

Experience the rich cultural diversity of Equatorial Guinea by immersing yourself in five of the seven local ethnic groups. Broaden your horizons and learn something unique from each of them.

Your African adventure starts at Malabo’s international airport, where a Nexo Travels representative will greet you, pick you up, and take you to your hotel.

Day 1

After breakfast, you will visit the most iconic buildings of Malabo and the National Park.

Day 2

On day 3, you get to know the Bubi Etnia, a Bantu ethnic group that is indigenous to Bioko Island. Learn about their history, monarchical form of government, and unique, matriarchal leadership.

Day 3: Bubi Etnia

Meet the Fernandinos and Creoles, a multicultural ethnic group composed of freed slaves from different African countries. You will also witness the Bonko, which was originally a Cuban funeral rite involving a mystical dance in which the performers used masks to represent ancestors.

Day 4: Fernandinos and Creoles

Visit the island of Annobón to learn about the history of its inhabitants, an ethnic group made up of various cultures from inside and outside the country that is famous for its fishing techniques.

Days 5 to 7: Annobón Etnia

Back in the capital, you will embark on a flight to Bata, where you can tour the city.

Day 5

Originating from the Sudanese regions of the upper Nile, the Fang people, also known as Fãn or Pahouin, are a Bantu ethnic group. Immerse in their original gastronomy by preparing one of their typical meals.

Day 6: Etnia Fang

The Kombe people, or Ndowe, are a Bantu ethnic group comprised of coastal people from Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and Gabon who have slowly been integrating with other ethnic groups. Witness the unforgettable visual, auditory, and sensory experience that is the Ivanga dance of the Ndowe people.

Day 7: Ndowe Etnia