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Roots River Cruise Explore Kunta Kinteh Island and Museum

By Arch Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 522 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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
Activity location
  • Banjul Ferry Terminal
    • Liberation Avenue
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Banjul Ferry Terminal
    • Liberation Avenue
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia

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Roots River Cruise Explore Kunta Kinteh Island and Museum
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
RM 521.92 x 1 AdultRM 521.92
Total
Price is RM 521.92
Until Fri, 9 Jan

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Banjul Ferry Terminal
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Jufureh
  • 1h
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.
Never Again monument
  • 30m
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.
Dog Island (Pass by)
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
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Banjul Ferry Terminal
    • Liberation Avenue
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Banjul Ferry Terminal
    • Liberation Avenue
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia

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