2 Days Cultural Tour of Georgetown and Gambia's River Region

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2 Days Cultural Tour of Georgetown and Gambia's River Region

By Arch Tours

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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

Activity location

Farafenni
- Farafenni, Gambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Farafenni
- Farafenni, Gambia

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What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Admission fee
Dinner
Breakfast

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island

3 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at lodging at Kairoh Gardens on the River Gambia.

Farafenni

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.

Stone Circles of Senegambia

2h
Admission ticket included

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.

River Gambia National Park

2h
Admission ticket included

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.

Day 2: Colonial Georgetown, Slave Market, and Underground Slave Dungeon

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Janjanbureh

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.

Location

Activity location

Farafenni
- Farafenni, Gambia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Farafenni
- Farafenni, Gambia

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