Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

This is a half day excursion to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

Leaving from Entebbe, travel by speed boat or traditional motorized canoe to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary located on beautiful Lake Victoria.

Officially opened in 1999, Ngamba Island was created to offer permanent sanctuary to orphaned chimpanzees, victims of illegal trade and habitat destruction. Now home to more than 45 chimps, the island serves as a tourist destination for local and international travelers offering an opportunity to learn about the species and the importance of conserving their fragile forest habitat. Enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary and a close up experience with the chimpanzees as they come into camp for their morning or afternoon feeding. Cold drinks, tea and coffee are available at Ngamba and the island has a unique gift shop with a wide range of local crafts and sanctuary related t-shirts and products. Your visit and purchases directly support the project with proceeds going towards operating costs of the sanctuary, ensuring the well-being of the chimpanzees.

You will view either a morning or afternoon feeding, of the chimpanzees from the visitor’s platform area along the edge of the sanctuary fence, hear an informative talk by sanctuary staff. There are 2 boat sessions to the island at 9:00am session and 12:45pm session.