Jufureh- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Juffure, a riverside village in The Gambia, gained recognition after Alex Haley's book Roots traced his ancestry to Kunta Kinte, who was enslaved from this area. Located near Albreda, it forms part of the Roots Heritage Trail, with key sites including James Islan's colonial ruins, the Albreda Slavery Museum (housed in a 19th-century trading post), and remnants of French and British slaving stations. Visitors can explore Kunta Kinte's family connections, a local batik shop, and a craft market. The villages of Juffure and Albreda, primarily Serer and Mandinka, remain linked to the transatlantic slave trade's historical footprint. Tourist Attractions: • James Island (colonial ruins) • Albreda Slavery Museum • Ruins of French slaving station • Kunta Kinte's family connections • Local batik workshops • Craft market