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Coast to River Country Overland
Follow the South Bank road and bridge route from Banjul to Janjanbureh, moving from the coast into river country without relying on a ferry shortcut.
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Janjanbureh
Janjanbureh, The Gambia
Janjanbureh is a community-led inland base for living heritage, the Kankurang Centre, a cross-river Wassu excursion and managed conservation trips farther upriver.
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Historic Janjanbureh
Historic island town with community-led heritage interpretation and living local culture.
Explore Place →Kankurang Centre and Museum
Community/NCAC interpretation centre focused on the UNESCO-recognized Kankurang Manding initiatory rite.
Explore Place →River Gambia National Park
Five-island protected area hosting the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project and important riverine habitat.
Explore Place →Wassu Stone Circles
Gambian component of the UNESCO Stone Circles of Senegambia.
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Janjanbureh to Wassu Stone Circles
A heritage excursion from Janjanbureh by the operating cross-river ferry and the road from Lamin Koto to the Wassu public gate. Reconfirm ferry service before departure.
Follow Journey →River Gambia Conservation Expedition
Travel toward Kuntaur for a guided River Gambia conservation experience. The conservation program manages receiving, embarkation and boat viewing.
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