2 Days Cultural Tour of Georgetown and Gambia's River Region

Overview

Available languages

English

2 days

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Explore the heart of The Gambia with this immersive 2-day tour of Georgetown, where you’ll engage with the local culture and history. Start your adventure with a horse or donkey ride through Farafenni market, then visit the historic Wassu Stone Circle and embark on a scenic boat trip on the River Gambia, spotting wildlife like hippos and crocodiles. On your second day, explore colonial Georgetown’s rich history, including remnants of the slave market and an underground slave dungeon, before savoring a local lunch and visiting a local village family.

- Two enriching days exploring the culture, history, and wildlife of The Gambia

- Horse/donkey ride at Farafenni market and visit to Wassu Stone Circle

- Scenic boat trip on the River Gambia with opportunities to see hippos and crocodiles

-Colonial Georgetown and remnants of slave history

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island

Accommodations

Overnight at lodging at Kairoh Gardens on the River Gambia.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Farafenni

Our first stop will be Farafenni, the main commercial town in the North Bank region. It’s a border town between Senegal and The Gambia. Travelers can do a horse/donkey ride in the heart of the market for 20 minutes.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Stone Circles of Senegambia

From the Farafenni market, we will drive to the historic Wassu Stone Circle (Stone Circles of SeneGambia), a burial ground for important past kings of ancient Gambia. We will also visit the museum on-site, which has a rich and storied history.

2 hours • Admission Included

River Gambia National Park

From the Wassu Stone Circle, we will drive to the Kuntaur River and board a boat for a trip along the River Gambia. A stop at Baboon Island to visit the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation center. A good opportunity to spot Hippos and crocodiles in the wild.

2 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Colonial Georgetown, Slave Market, and Underground Slave Dungeon

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

A tour of colonial Georgetown to see the remnants of the slave market, the underground slave dungeon, and the freedom tree. Drive back through the south bank region of The Gambia. On our way home, stop by a local family for a visit in one of the villages.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable