Janjanbureh 2-day tour
Activities

Janjanbureh 2-day tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 30 reviews
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160.00
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 48 hours
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 excursion will take you over 300 km into The Gambia and gives you a chance to see 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. Your first stop will be Fort Bullen which is the first antislavery fort built in the region. Here you will take 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. You 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 you will head to Kuntaur for a 4 hours boat trip along the River Gambia. Have lunch while sailing along the mangrove swamps and be lucky enough to spot hippos, monkeys and crocodiles. The first day of your trip ends at the Jang Jang Burreh Camp. This is a traditional camp, built in African huts style. All accommodations 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, leave the camp for a stop at the village of Georgetown, locally called Jang Jang Burreh. This village is also the administrative centre for the central river division.

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What's included
  • check Lunch
  • check Dinner
  • check Breakfast
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where
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
What to remember
  • 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
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Provider
Gambia Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 30 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

4.4/5

Value for money

4.2/5

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4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

  • TravelGirl

    From United Kingdom - December 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great trip, informative but more tipping than expected. Long slow boat trip of 4.5 hours plus several hours driving. You will see a lot of the Gambia ...

  • Tanja

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Lange reis. De veerboot van Banjul naar Barra is al een ervaring. Daarna lang in de bus om vervolgens 5u op de boot te zitten. Wat echt een leuke erva ...

  • Anamar

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    De reis is eigenlijk te lang. Op de boot was te weinig drinken. We hadden een biertje bij de lunch gehad. En wilden later op de middag een biertje en ...

  • Carol

    From United States of America - February 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The overall experience was great fun. The travel part of the trip was too long. The ferry took 1 1/2 hours and should have taken 30-40 mins which I un ...

  • Shirl

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We were lucky and saw the hippos which guide said often you don't. You need to know in February when you reach first stop at wassau the temp is 40c. ...

  • K&R

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ibrahim was a great guide. We saw so much of the country and lots of wildlife - hippos, baboons, monkeys, vultures, hawks. We enjoyed the markets, the ...

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