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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

Location