2 Days Cultural Tour of Georgetown and Gambia's River Region
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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
En, Guide, Service Guide
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Banjul
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Explore the heart of The Gambia with this immersive 2-day tour of Georgetown, where you’ll engage with the local culture and history. Start your adventure with a horse or donkey ride through Farafenni market, then visit the historic Wassu Stone Circle and embark on a scenic boat trip on the River Gambia, spotting wildlife like hippos and crocodiles. On your second day, explore colonial Georgetown’s rich history, including remnants of the slave market and an underground slave dungeon, before savoring a local lunch and visiting a local village family. - Two enriching days exploring the culture, history, and wildlife of The Gambia - Horse/donkey ride at Farafenni market and visit to Wassu Stone Circle - Scenic boat trip on the River Gambia with opportunities to see hippos and crocodiles -Colonial Georgetown and remnants of slave history
What's Included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island
30 minutesNot Applicable
Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island
Our first stop will be Farafenni, the main commercial town in the North Bank region. It’s a border town between Senegal and The Gambia. Travelers can do a horse/donkey ride in the heart of the market for 20 minutes.
Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island
2 hoursYes
Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island
From the Farafenni market, we will drive to the historic Wassu Stone Circle (Stone Circles of SeneGambia), a burial ground for important past kings of ancient Gambia. We will also visit the museum on-site, which has a rich and storied history.
Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island
2 hoursYes
Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island
From the Wassu Stone Circle, we will drive to the Kuntaur River and board a boat for a trip along the River Gambia. A stop at Baboon Island to visit the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation center. A good opportunity to spot Hippos and crocodiles in the wild.
Colonial Georgetown, Slave Market, and Underground Slave Dungeon
5 hoursNot Applicable
Colonial Georgetown, Slave Market, and Underground Slave Dungeon
A tour of colonial Georgetown to see the remnants of the slave market, the underground slave dungeon, and the freedom tree. Drive back through the south bank region of The Gambia. On our way home, stop by a local family for a visit in one of the villages.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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From EUR 200