2 days • River Gambia • Wildlife • Chimpanzees • Hippos • History • UNESCO World Heritage • Fulani culture • Local life

2-Day Georgetown/Janjanbureh private tour

Discover the interior of The Gambia on this two-day tour to Georgetown and Janjanbureh, where nature, wildlife, history and local life come together. One of the highlights is a boat trip through the River Gambia National Park and Baboon Island area. Together with a ranger from the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project, you travel through the protected area. Depending on conditions, you may see chimpanzees, hippos, monkeys and many bird species.

History of Janjanbureh

Janjanbureh – formerly known as Georgetown – has an important place in Gambian history. During the tour you visit historic sites such as the slave dungeons, the Freedom Tree and the former Governor’s House / museum. You learn more about slavery, the colonial period and the development of this historic settlement on the River Gambia.

Fulani culture & local life

Along the way you also visit Fulani settlements where families still live in traditional round huts. This offers a special insight into everyday life, culture and traditions in the interior of The Gambia.

Wassu Stone Circles – UNESCO World Heritage

You visit the impressive Wassu Stone Circles, one of The Gambia’s best-known historical sites. The circles form part of the UNESCO World Heritage property Stone Circles of Senegambia and offer a fascinating glimpse into the region’s ancient history.

Flexible programme

The exact order of the tour may vary. We take into account arrival time, the ranger’s schedule and the best opportunities for wildlife such as chimpanzees and hippos.

This flexibility helps us make the most of this special two-day journey.

Overnight stay

The tour includes one night in a beautiful lodge on the River Gambia, giving you enough time to experience the interior at a relaxed pace and enjoy the surroundings.

Included

· transport throughout the full two-day tour

· experienced local guide

· 1 night in a lodge on the River Gambia

· 2 breakfasts

· 1 lunch

· 1 dinner

· entrance fees and visits according to the programme

· boat trips

· ranger guidance at the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project

· water and soft drinks during the tour

Practical information

· Duration: 2 days / 1 night

· Departure: early morning

· Tour type: private tour or small group

· Route: Georgetown / Janjanbureh, River Gambia National Park, Baboon Island, Wassu and surrounding villages

· Focus: nature, wildlife, history, culture and local life

· Programme: flexible depending on arrival time, ranger schedule and wildlife activity

· Suitable for: travellers who want to discover more of The Gambia than the coastal area

Why choose this tour?

This two-day tour combines the River Gambia, wildlife, history, UNESCO World Heritage and local life in one special journey through the interior.

A wonderful way to experience the real Gambia beyond the coast.

These visits always take place with respect for local people and their living environment.