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A person standing on a wooden dock by a body of water, with a small island in the distance and a pier extending into the water. 1
A historical marker for Kunta Kinteh Island (James Island), a World Heritage site. It includes a map and text detailing the island's importance and history. 2
Ancient ruins with stone structures and a large tree in the background. 3
A coastal landscape with tall trees and a clear view of the sea. 4
Historical documents including a notice about Gambia Negroes to be sold, and a notice about Just Imported D. 5
By Gambian Excursions limited

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $225 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • History
    • Boat trip
    • Museum

Activity location

    • Banjul
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Banjul
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia

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Roots tour /James Island

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:15AM
Price details
CA $225.47 x 1 AdultCA $225.47
Total
Price is CA $225.47

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch not included in the price

What you can expect

We will pick you up from your hotel/guesthouse and travel to Banjul where we will catch the ferry to Barra. From here we will take a taxi to get a boat to James Island. A guide will give lots of information about the Island.
After the trip to the Island we will have lunch. Then a short car ride we will go to Juffereh the birthplace of Kunte Kinteh. We will gave a look round the slave museum. Then we will go back to the ferry back to Banjul. We will then drive back to your hotel/guesthouse.

Location

Activity location

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    • Banjul
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Banjul
    • Banjul, Banjul, The Gambia