9-Hour River Cruise to Albreda and Kunta Kinteh Island from Banjul

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historical Albreda Trading Station
• 02 Gain insight into The Gambia's slave trade era through artifacts at the Museum of Slavery
• 03 Visit the ancestral home of Kunta Kinteh and pay homage to his legacy
• 04 Discover the fort ruins on Kunta Kinteh Island and learn about their role in the slave trade

Embark on a historical journey from Banjul Port to Albreda Trading Station, where you will explore key sites linked to The Gambia's slave trade era. Visit the Museum of Slavery, Kunta Kinteh's family home, and the famous Flag Pole before cruising to Kunta Kinteh Island (James Island) to see the fort remains and learn about their historical significance. This tour offers a moving insight into a piteous chapter of Gambian history.

See the famous Flag Pole, symbolizing freedom for escaped slaves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Banjul, Kunta Kinteh Island

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Albreda Trading Station and Kunta Kinteh Island Cruise

• Depart from Banjul Port for a historic cruise up the river.
• Visit Albreda Trading Station, a historic hub from the slavery era.
• Explore the Museum of Slavery for artifacts and gain insight into what slavery was all about in The Gambia.
• Meet the village chief and visit Kunta Kinteh's family home.
• See the famous Flag Pole, symbolizing freedom for escaped slaves.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then board a boat and cruise to Kunta Kinteh Island (James Island).
• Tour the island's fort remains and learn about their historical significance.
• Return from the cruise to the restaurant for dinner and travel to your hotel via ferry.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Ferry crossings
• Village entrance fees
• Entrance fees for the museum and Kunta Kinteh Island
• Lunch and a bottle of drink

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Wines

What to bring

• Comfortable covered shoes and clothing
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses, cream, and a hat
• Jackets or sweaters in winter
• An extra bottle of water

Know before you go

• The history of slavery can be emotional for some people.
• Please do not give gifts directly to the children in the village, but instead give them to the village guide so they can be shared among them.
• Ferry conditions and timing are beyond our control, as it is a public ferry.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel reception or Banjul Port

Tour start

Banjul, The Gambia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.