Gambia · Rural Experiences

Full-Day River Gambia Cruise to Juffureh and Kunta Kinteh Island

1 Day Round trip from River Gambia Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise along the north bank of the River Gambia
02 Explore the Museum of Slavery and the Slave Statues
03 Meet the lady chief of Juffureh village, a descendant of Kunta Kinteh
04 Visit the ruins of Fort James Island, now called Kunta Kinteh Island

Sign up for this full-day rural experience to the north bank of the River Gambia and sail back through time to the days of the slave trade. Walk in the footsteps of the famous author Alex Haley as you visit the Slave Statues and the Museum of Slavery, then meet the lady chief of Juffureh village, who is also a descendant of Kunta Kinteh. Continue by wooden canoe to the ruins of Fort James Island, now called Kunta Kinteh Island.

Next, continue by wooden canoe to the ruins of Fort James Island, now called Kunta Kinteh Island, where slaves were imprisoned.

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 River Gambia National Park, Kunta Kinteh Island

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Juffureh Village, Kunta Kinteh Island and River Gambia Cruise

Pick up from your hotel early in the morning at 6:30 am and drive to Denton Bridge riverside. Join our cruise boat and sail along the River Gambia to the north bank.
Upon arrival at Juffureh and Albreda Village, a guided tour will be conducted to the Slave Statues and the Museum of Slavery.
Meet the lady chief of Juffureh village, who is also a descendant of Kunta Kinteh.
Next, continue by wooden canoe to the ruins of Fort James Island, now called Kunta Kinteh Island, where slaves were imprisoned.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board and, hopefully, see the dolphins that often play alongside the boat.
Arrive back at your hotel at 6 pm. Tour ends.