Gambia · Village Tours

Full-Day River Gambia North Bank Tour with Fort Bullen and Loumo

1 Day Round trip from Banjul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the River Gambia to explore the north bank region
02 Visit Fort Bullen, the anti-slavery monument established by the British in 1823
03 Experience the famous weekly Loumo market and watch farmers barter cows, goats, and sheep
04 Meet the local Balanta tribe and learn about their farming way of life
05 Stroll through a traditional village with mud houses and thatched huts

Sign up for this full-day excursion across the north bank region of the River Gambia. Visit major attractions such as Fort Bullen, an anti-slavery monument, and the local open market in Ndungo Kebbeh called Loumo. Continue to a traditional village to see the blacksmith and farmers, then meet the local Balanta tribe and learn about their way of farming.

Your day begins with a guided tour of Fort Bullen, an anti-slavery monument established by the British in 1823, situated on the riverbank.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Banjul, Barra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

River Gambia North Bank and Village Experience

Pick up from your hotel and drive to Banjul.
Join the local ferry after crossing the River Gambia at Barra. Your day begins with a guided tour of Fort Bullen, an anti-slavery monument established by the British in 1823, situated on the riverbank.
Then, continue to Fass or Ndungo Kebbeh village to experience the famous weekly market called Loumo, with the chance to see farmers bartering cows, goats, and sheep for goods.
Next, visit a traditional village with its mud houses and thatched huts to learn about the importance of the local blacksmith. Meet the Balanta tribe and see their way of farming.
Before ending your day, go for a family visit inside the village for an authentic experience.

Tour ends.