Roots River Cruise Explore Kunta Kinteh Island and Museum
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Cruise the serene waters of the River Gambia on a journey that takes you past Dog Island. This tour includes a visit to the historic villages of Albreda and Jufureh, known from Alex Haley's acclaimed book, 'Roots'. Gain valuable insights into the rich history of these locations while enjoying lunch and snacks on board. Discover the legacy of Fort James/Kunta Kinteh Island and immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Gambia. With a full-day itinerary from 07:30 am to 5:00 pm, this tour is designed for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. - Cruise along the scenic River Gambia - Visit historic sites including Albreda, Jufureh, and Fort James-Kunta Kinteh Island - Lunch and snacks provided on board for a comfortable experience
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Admission fee
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
After travelers are picked up from their hotels, we will travel to the Banjul Ferry terminal to begin our trip. The ferry will take us to Barra, where we will drive to Jufureh.
In Jufureh, we will visit the slave Museum, which contains artifacts from the slave trade in The Gambia, as well as maps and illustrations of the route from The Gambia to the Western world.
Used as a symbol of impossible freedom for the enslaved Africans, this monument stands to remind us of the history of the Fort James Island. We will visit this monument before going by boat to Kunta Kinteh Island.
The very first island that European explorers landed on in the 16th century in The Gambia. Though we will not visit it, we will past by it on our way to Fort James/Kunta Kinteh Island.
Fort James Island, renamed later as Kunta Kinteh Island was the main slave island in The Gambia from the 16th century to the 18th century. Travelers will see the ruins of the fort, the underground slave dungeon, cannons, and shores. We will also travel to see the descendants of Kunta Kinteh.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Arch Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Banjul
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 14 day trips we list in Banjul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 14.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Banjul
Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, stands on a small island at the mouth of the Gambia River, with a lively market and a tall ceremonial arch.
Banjul occupies St Mary's Island at the mouth of the Gambia River, where the river meets the Atlantic, linked to the mainland by causeways and ferries. The British founded it as Bathurst in 1816, and the name lasted until 1973. Arch 22, a ceremonial gateway with a viewing platform and a small museum, rises over the main road into town, and the streets behind hold low colonial buildings and mosques.
Top-ranked sights in Banjul: Albert Market, Arch 22, River Gambia National Park.
