After an early departure from the hotel, we take the ferry from Banjul to Barra – an experience on its own. In Barra, an open jeep will be waiting to take us on a scenic rural route to the village of Juffureh. The story of Kunta Kinteh is beautifully told in the book and film ROOTS by Alex Haley. The “Flag of Freedom” was raised at the moment slavery was abolished. You will also meet the village chief and visit the slavery museum, where the history is revealed step by step. On Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly known as St. James Island, we will explore the ruins of the fort and receive an explanation of the history of slavery.