Roots by land

Roots Tour – Kunta Kinte Island & Slave Trade History in The Gambia | SenGambia Experience Tours

• Culture / History

• Full Day /  ~8-9 hrs

• Price per person: €105

• Group discount:  10% off for 6+ travelers

• Children 6-10 years old - half price / over 10 years old - full price 

Follow the emotional 'Roots' trail to James Island (Kunta Kinte Island), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A powerful journey through The Gambia's role in the transatlantic slave trade.

The overland road to Juffureh experiences the North Bank, rural Gambia, and the Roots story by land. Experience the Roots journey by road through the North Bank of the Gambia, a route that reveals rural villages, baobab-lined roads, and the quiet countryside of the interior before arriving at Juffureh and the historic ferry crossing. This land-based alternative suits those who prefer road travel and want to see more of the Gambian landscape along the way. The journey includes stops at traditional North Bank communities, a visit to Juffureh and the Kinte family, and the option to cross to James Island by local pirogue. An expert guide accompanies you throughout, providing rich historical and cultural context at every stop.

Tour Highlights:

• Scenic North Bank road journey

• Rural village stops en route

• Juffureh & Kinte family compound

• NASCOM Roots Museum

• Optional James Island visit by pirogue

• Traditional North Bank lunch

• Baobab forest photo opportunity

• Expert historical guide throughout

A road-based alternative to the boat tour — see more of rural Gambia along the way.