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Janjanbureh 2-day tour

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Janjanbureh 2-day tour

Free cancellation

Place: Banjul

Duration: 48 hours

Availability: Wednesdays and Fridays

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Fast track

Entrance Fees Included

Meal Included

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Learn about the history of Gambia and immerse yourself in its nature and traditions
Visit the UNESCO site Wassu Stone circles, the largest concentration of stone circles in the world
Learn more about the local culture first-hand

What to expect

This is an excursion which will take you over 300 KM into the Gambia and it also gives you a chance of seeing most parts of the country and old monuments, such as the famous Stone Circles.

ITINERARY

Day 1: After an early departure from your hotel, you will head straight for the ferry terminal in Banjul to cross Barra located on the North bank of The Gambia.Our first stop will be Fort Bullen which is the first antislavery fort built. Here you will enjoy a guided tour that will introduce you to the history of the place.

After a short coffee break, continue to Farafenni market, Lumo, which is a relatively busy market. We will then stop at the Wassu Stone circles the largest concentration of stone circles seen anywhere in the world, built between the third century B.C. and the sixteenth century AD.

From here we will head to Kuntaur for a 4 hours boat trip along the River Gambia. Enjoy your lunch while sailing along the mangroves swamps and be lucky enough to spot hippos, monkeys and crocodiles.The first day of our trip ends at the Jang Jang Burreh Camp. This is a traditional camp, built in African huts style. All accommodation are en-suite. Enjoy a folkloric music performance by the villagers during dinner.

Day 2: The next day, wake up and walk around the camp for bird watching and some wildlife spotting. After breakfast, we leave the camp for a stop to the village of Georgetown, locally called Jang Jang Burreh. This village is also the administrative center for the central river division.

You will need to present valid ID or a copy of your passport
It is recommended to wear sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable shoes
It is recommend to bring your own water
Pick-up available from selected city areas hotels in Serrekunda, starting at 6:20am. Please refer to the meeting point section for more details

What’s included

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Guided tour

Transportation in air-conditioned coach

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)

Additional food and drinks

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Banjul, Serrekunda, The Gambia

Meeting point:

Pick-up available from selected city areas hotels in Serrekunda. Please meet the driver outside the reception area at the following time: Coral Beach 6:20am Holiday Beach Club 6:40am Kairaba Beach Hotel 6:45am Senegambia Beach Hotel 6:45am Mansea / Seav. 6:50am Bamboo Village Resort / Bamboo Grden / Balafon 6:50am Palma Resort / African Princess / Tamala 6:55am P. Beach / Badala 7:00am Sunset Beach Hotel 7:00am Kombo Beach Hotel / Bakotu 7:00am Ocean Bay Hotel & Spa / Sunbeach 7:15am

Select your pick-up point on the map