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Kankurang Festival 2026 | 3 days

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ABOUT Kankurang Festival 2026 | 3 days

The Kankurang Festival in Janjanbureh can be described as the display of culture and tradition, skills and talents, love, and togetherness in the community of Janjanbureh. Join us on a journey from 23.1.2026 to 25.1.2026 to enjoy the festival and explore the treasures of the Central River Region.
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Itinerary

Arrival

  • The starting point is Senegambia.
  • Pick-up at your location can be arranged for an additional cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour start can be arranged for an additional cost.

You will visit:

 

Day One

Animal world of The River Gambia

Day 1 – Journey to Janjanbureh

  • Morning departure towards the Central River Region and having breakfast along the way.

  • Stop at Wassu Stone Circles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Continue to River Gambia National Park –  for a boat trip to view hippos and the chimpanzee sanctuary

  • Arrive in Janjanbureh (formerly Georgetown) and check in at the local lodge.

  • Evening at leisure or optional participation in the opening festival program featuring drumming and traditional performances.

Day Two

Janjanbureh city and Kankurang Festival

Day 2 – Kankurang Festival Highlights

  • Breakfast at the lodge

  • Janjanbureh city tour: explore historic sites, slave freedom tree, Kankurang museum, local markets, and craft stalls.

  • Join the Kankurang Parade of Masquerades – a vibrant display of Mandinka masking traditions, music, and dance

  • Free afternoon to enjoy local food and river scenery.

  • Evening Festival Program: live cultural performances, storytelling, and traditional masquerade displays under the stars

Day Three

Community Immersion in Kerewan Samba Sira

Day 3 – Community Immersion in Kerewan Samba Sira

  • Early breakfast and transfer to Kerewan Samba Sira

  • Engage in community-based activities:

    • Visit the Heritage Haven Museum, preserving Fulani and Mandinka culture

    • Participate in traditional  weaving and cooking workshops

    • Experience authentic village life and cultural exchange

  • Enjoy a local lunch with the community

  • Afternoon return journey towards the coastal region

End of tour

  • The finishing point is at the pick-up location, Senegambia.
  • Accommodation after the tour can be arranged for an additional cost.
  • Drop-off at your location can be arranged for an additional cost.

RATES

Your departure is 100% guaranteed once the minimum number of travellers book the tour. Rates are per person and might vary depending on the availability, requests for changes and number of travellers. For more information, send an inquiry.
You can also book a private and customized tour, where a minimum number of guests is not required. For an exact quotation for the number of travellers, please send an inquiry.

PRICES

Group tour - departure 23.1.2026 (*min. 6 travellers) - guaranteed
GMD 23,800

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