cultural tours

Kunta Kinteh!  He’s a legendary figure in Gambia history and symbol of resilience and strength. The Kunta Kinteh island is a UNESCO world heritage site and a must-visit destination.

Kunta Kinteh was a real person, a Mandinka warrior who was captured and sold into slavery in the 18th Century.  His story was immortalized in Alex Haley’s best-selling novel “ROOTS” which tells the story of his journey from Africa to America.

The island where he was held is now a museum and a memorial to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade.  It’s a powerful and emotional experience to visit the island and learn about this dark side of history.

This tour can be done in two ways depending on your choice:

Roots by land will be an amazing experience you will never forget!

The trip start with a early morning drive to Banjul, the Capital, then crossing by ferry to Barra the north bank of the Gambia, we will drive through some local villages to Albreda then to Juffereh, the home village of Kunta Kinteh.  We will then join a local boat to Kunta Kinteh Island and later visit the Village Museum and the ancestral family of Kunta Kinteh.

Our tour includes Lunch and all Fees and Tickets.

Roots by cruise is an amazing tour in which we will join a Cruise Boat and travel via the River Gambia to Kunta Kinteh Island.

This trip shows you the beauty of River Gambia and its eco system.  The beautiful mangrove vegetation and the relaxing nature of the Boat makes it even more special.  The last stop of the Cruise will be Kunta Kinteh island where we will visit the Village Museum and the ancestral family of Kunta Kinteh.

Our tour includes Lunch on the Boat, complimentary Tea/Coffee and all Fees and Tickets.