Janjanbureh – Georgetown

• Janjanbureh Tour – Slave Island History & Wildlife on the River Gambia | SenGambia Experience Tours 

• History / Interior / Overnight 

• Price per person: €175

• Group discount:  10% off for 6+ travelers

• Children below 5 years old go free / 6-10 years old - half price / over 10 years old - full price 

Journey to the old colonial heart of the Gambia, an island town on the River Gambia where history breathes from every wall. Journey to Janjanbureh (Georgetown), a historic island town on the River Gambia. Learn about the slave trade, colonial history, and incredible river wildlife. 

Janjanbureh, known by its colonial name, Georgetown, sits on an island in the middle of the River Gambia and is one of the most historically significant towns in the country. Founded by the British in the 19th century, it served as a hub for trade and mission work and, unfortunately, as a holding point in the slave trade. Today its crumbling colonial buildings, vibrant markets, and warm island community make it one of the most rewarding and atmospheric destinations in the Gambia. The journey upriver through the Gambian countryside is itself an experience of rice paddies, baobab- dotted plains, and the changing light of the interior.

What to Explore:

• Historic Georgetown island town

• Wassu stone circle

• Colonial-era buildings & ruins

• Slave history sites & museums

• River Gambia National Park 

• Chimpanzee sanctuary option

• Local market & community life

• Scenic overland journey through the interior

• Overnight extension available

A historical and scenic journey into the Gambian interior for curious travellers.