A Summary of This Site
Janjanbureh is recognised as the top destination for
Sustainable Tourism in The Gambia
Welcome to Destination Janjanbureh!
Our website is your gateway to discovering the unique experiences, tours
and opportunities available in Janjanbureh.
Here’s what you’ll find as you explore our site:
!!! Including essential information about practical aspects of visiting Janjanbureh!!!
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An introduction to the organisation called Destination Janjanbureh, local trained guides who specialise in offering Community Based Tours
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Introduction from National Assembly Member, a founding member of the guides
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Summary of variety of tour experiences offered
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Introduction to the guides' development and training
Photo gallery
The Annual Kankurang Festival
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Information about dates etc
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Link to recap of 2025 Festival​
Photo gallery
Explore with local, internationally trained tour guides all born in Janjanbureh
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Welcome and introduction from Hon Omar Jammeh
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Trainers of Trainers Guides with expandable biography
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Further guides
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A short history of guide development since 2011
Connecting visitors with tradition, landscape, preserving the ancient crafts, supporting the local communitues
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Take a Town Tour to learn about its history and culture
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​Visit the Mandinka rural village of Tabanani
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Visit the Fula rural village of Jamali
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Kayaking Tours for all abilities
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Hiking Tours on and off the island
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Cycling Tours exploring further distances
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Learn about our extensive training
Be part of the atmosphere and excitement of the annual Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival - Traditionally last weekend of January
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Recap of 2025 festival - see what you missed or spot yourself
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Photo Gallery
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Welcome from Chairman
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Revival of festival 2018
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Links to You Tube videos which capture the atmosphere
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Links to External sites​
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Links to blogs
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Plan your visit
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Accommodation​
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Transport
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Full of practical information about planning and making a visit
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Understanding where it is!
In relation to Europe, West Africa, Senegal, position in the country, island, street names -
Airlines flying to the country
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Environment
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Travel sustainably
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Public Transport
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Self Drive
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Accommodation
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Access to interactive Google Maps , each providing a variety of information which may include images, contacts, booking, reviews
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Direct links to all lodges camping sites and the only hotel
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Cash is King!!
Credit/debit cards not available in the area. Prepare for it​ before you travel
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Simple contact form
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Email and Whats app/ phone details for Isatout Foon
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Whats app/ phone details for Mariama Njie
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Expanding useful information
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Facebook links
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You Tube links
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Pack packers
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Overlanders
Explore with local, internationally trained tour guides all born in Janjanbureh
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How Community Based Tourism arrived in Janjanbureh
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Exploring the Kankurang Festival by Chris Sylla: An in-depth explanation of experiences and various kankurang
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Recollections of the first Kankurang festival in 1947 by the Late Hon. Foday Jibani Manka
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