Kunta Kinteh Island

Historic UNESCO World Heritage site on the River Gambia, central to the transatlantic slave trade.

Kunta Kinteh Island, located in the River Gambia, is one of the most important heritage sites in West Africa. Once known as James Island, it served as a key point in the Atlantic slave trade, representing centuries of human resilience and suffering. Visitors can explore the crumbling ruins of the old fort, visit the nearby village of Juffureh, and experience the history that inspired 'Roots' by Alex Haley.