1 Day Ngamba Island Tour

1 Day Ngamba Island Tour

1 Day Ngamba Island Tour, Ngamba Island is a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees located on Lake Victoria, Uganda. The island covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is home to over 50 chimpanzees. It was established in 1998 by the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and the Jane Goodall Institute. The aim of the sanctuary is to provide a safe haven for chimpanzees that have been rescued from poaching, habitat destruction, or the illegal pet trade.

Visitors to Ngamba Island can observe the chimpanzees from a raised platform during their feeding time or from a boat cruise around the island. The sanctuary also offers a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in the chimpanzees’ daily care, such as preparing their food and feeding them.

Ngamba Island is not just a sanctuary for chimpanzees but also a centre for research and conservation education. The sanctuary runs various programs to educate visitors and locals on the importance of protecting and conserving chimpanzees and their habitat.

Trip highlights

• Pick up and transfer to Ngamba Island
• Briefing
• Feeding the Chimpanzees
• Sanctuary tour
• Departure from the Island.

Detailed itinerary

Arrival and Pickup

Have early morning breakfast and be met by our tour guide who will brief you about the day’s program. Our professional driver guide will then drive you to Entebbe. Embark on a boat ride to Ngamba Island, which takes about 45 minutes to an hour. You will have the chance to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Victoria and spot some bird species along the way.

Briefing

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the island’s staff and given a brief introduction about the island and its chimpanzee residents.

Feeding time

You will have the opportunity to watch the chimpanzees being fed and interacting with their caregivers. You can also choose to participate in the feeding of the Chimpanzees and have an ulterior experience than just watching.

Chimpanzee sanctuary tour

Embark on a guided tour of the sanctuary to learn more about the chimpanzees, their behaviours, and the conservation efforts being undertaken to outcome endangering the chimpanzees.  Among other attractions on the island include monitor lizards and several bird species. Then enjoy a delicious lunch on the Island before departing the Island.

Departure from Ngamba Island

Visitors can buy souvenirs from the island and also donate part of their funds to the Sanctuary to support the conservation and survival of the chimpanzees.  Embark on a boat ride back to Entebbe. Upon arrival, you drive back to your hotel/airport.

End of trip.

This itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Visitors can choose to spend half or full day with the Chimpanzees. Visitors who choose half day can visit either in the morning or afternoon hours.

Included in the itinerary.

• Transportation to and from the Island
• Lunch
• Entry fees
• Drinking water and fruits

Excluded from the itinerary

• Tips
• Souvenirs
• International flights
• Donations
• Visa
• Any other activity outside the itinerary.