Kunta Kinteh Island:The Roots Tour

Embark on a journey through over 300 years of slave trade history with our full-day Roots Tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kunta Kinteh Island and the historic villages of Juffureh and Albreda, famously featured in Alex Haley’s bestselling book “Roots.” This tour provides an in-depth look at the history and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.

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Tour Duration: Full day

You have the choice of two ways to experience this tour: by car or by boat.

Pickup from Your Accommodation:

We begin the adventure by picking you up from your accommodation.

Boat to Kunta Kinteh Island

Take a boat ride to Kunta Kinteh Island, where you will have ample time to explore the area and reflect on its history.

Ferry to Barra:

Travel to Banjul, where we take the ferry across to Barra

Return to Mainland:

Travel back to the mainland, then drive to Barra, cross the river to Banjul, and finally return to your accommodation.

Drive to Juffureh and Albreda:

Take a boat ride to Kunta Kinteh Island, where you will have ample time to explore the area and reflect on its history.

Whats Included

Pickup from Your Accommodation: We’ll pick you up from your accommodation.
Denton Bridge: Head to Denton Bridge, where we will begin our river journey.
Sail to Kunta Kinteh Island: Sail along the river to Kunta Kinteh Island, enjoying the scenic views along the way.
Visit Juffureh and Albreda: After visiting the island, we will also explore the nearby villages of Juffureh and Albreda.
Return to Denton Bridge: Sail back to Denton Bridge, and then return to your accommodation by car.
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