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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
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Travelers can be picked up directly from their hotel or lodge.
Itinerary
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1
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3River Gambia National Park
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
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.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island
Colonial Georgetown, Slave Market, and Underground Slave Dungeon
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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