Roots River Cruise Explore Kunta Kinteh Island and Museum

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Soda/Pop

Admission fee

Bottled water

Entrance fee

Snacks

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Kololi Beach Resort

Kerr Serign Gambia

Senegambia Beach Hotel

Senegambia Road, 7th Street East, Off Kairaba Avenue Kololi Gambia

Aquaview

Serrekunda Bijilo Gambia

Forest View Apartments

Serekunda Gambia

Kololi Sands Apartments

Kololi Beach Kerr Serign Gambia

What To Expect

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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