Roots Heritage Tour (Juffureh & Kunta Kinteh Island)
Roots ancestral village + Kunta Kinteh Island
4.6/ 5££ · Mid-RangeJuffureh, The Gambia
About
The Roots Heritage Tour takes you across the River Gambia to Juffureh — the ancestral village of Kunta Kinte, made famous by Alex Haley's novel Roots — and the UNESCO-listed Kunta Kinteh Island (formerly James Island), a sobering reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. Includes boat transfer, village visit, museum entry and lunch.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage island
- Roots village of Juffureh
- Slavery museum
- Boat transfer included
Tour details
- Duration
- Full day (9h)
- Group size
- 2-15 people
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Languages
- English
What’s included
- Transport from coast
- Boat transfer
- Guide
- Museum entry
- Lunch
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips