Kampala/Entebbe: Ngamba Island Chimps Sanctuary Tour

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary offers a range of activities designed to educate visitors about chimpanzees, support conservation efforts, and provide an immersive wildlife experience.
Boat Ride from the mainland to the Island

Chimpanzee Feeding Sessions
What Happens:
Visitors observe the chimps during their scheduled feeding times (typically 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM).

The chimps are called from the forest to a raised viewing platform, where caretakers provide fruits, vegetables, and enrichment foods.

A guide explains each chimp’s personality, history, and behavior.

Why It’s Special:

You see the chimps up close in a semi-wild environment.

Learn about their dietary needs and social dynamics.

2. Behind-the-Scenes Sanctuary Tour
A guided walk through restricted areas like the quarantine zone, veterinary clinic, and night enclosures.

Staff explain rescue stories, medical care, and rehabilitation processes.

Why It’s Special:
Gain insight into the challenges of chimpanzee conservation.
Meet caregivers and learn about daily operations.

3. Chimpanzee Enrichment Activities
Visitors help prepare puzzle feeders, hidden treats, or climbing structures to stimulate the chimps mentally and physically.
Watch as the chimps interact with these enrichment tools.

Why It’s Special:
Hands-on participation in improving the chimps' well-being.
See their problem-solving skills in action.

4. Guided Forest Walk (Chimp Tracking)
A guided walk along the island’s forest trails to observe chimps in a more natural setting.
Learn about their nesting habits, communication, and group hierarchy.

Why It’s Special:
Unlike zoo visits, you see chimps in a near-wild habitat.
Opportunity to spot other wildlife (birds, monitor lizards).

5. Conservation & Education Talks
Interactive sessions with primatologists or sanctuary staff on:
Threats to wild chimpanzees (habitat loss, illegal trade).
Success stories of rescued chimps.
How visitors can support conservation.

Why It’s Special:
Deepens understanding of global chimpanzee protection efforts.

6. Canoeing & Birdwatching (Optional)
A peaceful canoe ride around the island’s shores.
Spot African fish eagles, kingfishers, and otters.

Why It’s Special?
Combines relaxation with wildlife viewing.
Great for photography enthusiasts.

7. Sunset Boat Cruise (Optional Add-On)
A scenic evening cruise on Lake Victoria with drinks (prosecco, cocktails).
Views of the island and sunset.

Why It’s Special?
A luxurious way to end the day.

Who Should Visit?
✔ Wildlife lovers
✔ Families (child-friendly activities)
✔ Conservation enthusiasts
✔ Luxury travelers

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.