2 Days Cultural Tour of Georgetown and Gambia's River Region

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Arch Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1 · Farafenni, Wassu Stone Circle, and Baboon Island

Farafenni

30 min

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.
Stone Circles of Senegambia

2 hours Admission included

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.
River Gambia National Park

2 hours Admission included

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.

Overnight at lodging at Kairoh Gardens on the River Gambia.

Day 2 · Colonial Georgetown, Slave Market, and Underground Slave Dungeon

Stop 1

5 hours

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.