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Roots Slave Trade Tour Kunta Kinteh Compound and Museum Visit

By Black & White Safari
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$185 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the profound history of the slave trade on this enlightening tour to Juffureh. Starting from your hotel, cruise from Banjul seaport to Kunta Kinteh Island, enjoying complimentary drinks and a chance to spot dolphins. Upon arrival at Juffureh, visit the Freedom Pole, tour the museum, and walk through the local village to Kunta Kinteh's family compound. Engage with the community and learn about the impactful history of the slave trade from 1456 to 1807. Conclude the tour with a delicious lunch before returning to Banjul.

  • Depart from your hotel and enjoy a scenic cruise to Kunta Kinteh Island
  • Visit the Freedom Pole and learn about the slave trade history
  • Engage with locals in the village and explore the craft market
  • Dolphin sightings possible during the boat ride

Activity location

  • Jufureh
    • Jufureh, Kerewan, The Gambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jufureh
    • Jufureh, Kerewan, The Gambia

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Roots Slave Trade Tour Kunta Kinteh Compound and Museum Visit
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$184.74 x 2 AdultsAU$369.48
Total
Price is AU$369.48
Until Thu, 6 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Minimum 2 adults per booking
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
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    Live commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Non alcoholic drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Solo travellers
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Notify any allergies
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Activity itinerary

Kunta Kinteh Island
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The experience continues with a short boat trip to Kunta Kinteh Island (formerly St. James Island), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This island was a focal point in the transatlantic slave trade, and today it stands as a place of remembrance. The remnants of the island’s buildings and fortifications serve as a testament to the resilience of those who passed through its shores. Reflect on this history as you explore the island’s remains and gain a deeper appreciation for the stories it holds.
Jufureh
  • 2h
Upon arrival in Juffureh, a village that has become symbolic in the storey of the African diaspora, you’ll embark on a guided tour. Discover the Freedom Pole, a tribute to the village’s enduring spirit, and visit the Kunta Kinteh Museum. Here, your guide will share insights into the village’s past and the global impact of Kunta Kinteh’s storey. You’ll also explore the Kunta Kinteh family compound, where stories of his family and the history of the transatlantic slave trade come to life, painting a poignant picture of the region’s cultural heritage.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Jufureh
    • Jufureh, Kerewan, The Gambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Jufureh
    • Jufureh, Kerewan, The Gambia

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