Author: Flynn@2018

Kunta Kinteh Island and Juffureh: Understanding an Important Part of Gambian History

Kunta Kinteh Island and Juffureh: Understanding an Important Part of Gambian History

ByFlynn@2018

Kunta Kinteh Island and the related historic sites along the River Gambia preserve evidence of centuries of interaction between Africa and Europe and have particular significance in the history of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition. UNESCO inscribed Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites on the World Heritage List in 2003. For visitors who…

Things to See in The Gambia: Places, Attractions and Experiences Worth Discovering
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Things to See in The Gambia: Places, Attractions and Experiences Worth Discovering

ByFlynn@2018

The Gambia may be one of mainland Africa’s smallest countries, but there is much more to see than its Atlantic beaches. Visitors can explore historic sites, markets and communities, travel along the River Gambia, discover mangrove wetlands, go birdwatching and learn about the country’s history and culture. For travellers staying around Kololi and the main…