Roots River Cruise Explore Kunta Kinteh Island and Museum

Name: Roots River Cruise Explore Kunta Kinteh Island and Museum
Brand: Viator
Price: 129.92 USD
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4.9(12)8 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadBanjul, Gambia

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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

Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Admission fee
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

What you'll do

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 minAdmission included
In Jufureh, we will visit the slave Museum, which contains artifacts from the sl
ave trade in The Gambia, as well as maps and illustrations of the route from The Gambia to the Western world.
1 hour
Used as a symbol of impossible freedom for the enslaved Africans, this monument
stands to remind us of the history of the Fort James Island. We will visit this monument before going by boat to Kunta Kinteh Island.
30 min
The very first island that European explorers landed on in the 16th century in The Gambia
Though we will not visit it, we will past by it on our way to Fort James/Kunta Kinteh Island.
Kunta Kinteh Island
Gambia
Fort James Island, renamed later as Kunta Kinteh Island was the main slave island in The Gambia from the 16th century to the 18th century. Travelers will see the ruins of the fort, the underground slave dungeon, cannons, and shores. We will also travel to see the descendants of Kunta Kinteh.
3 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

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Kololi Beach Resort
Kerr Serign, Gambia
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Senegambia Beach Hotel
Senegambia Road, 7th Street East, Off Kairaba Avenue, Kololi, Gambia
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Aquaview
Serrekunda, Bijilo, Gambia
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Forest View Apartments
Serekunda, Gambia
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Kololi Sands Apartments
Kololi Beach, Kerr Serign, Gambia
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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

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

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