Our 1 day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Tour is a thrilling one day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary tour by boat across Lake Victoria, offering a great opportunity to closely observe and interact with more than 49 orphaned and confiscated Chimpanzees (our closest cousins) rescued from the illegal pet and bushmeat trade.
Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Ltd organizes this half-day Chimps tour in Uganda to Ngamba Island as well as overnight Chimpanzee trips and you can either go for the morning shift starting at 8:00 am OR the afternoon one that starts at 2:00 pm. When you book a day Chimps tour to Ngamba or an overnight trip; you support the survival of these orphaned Chimpanzees.
At Ngamba Island, you will see Chimpanzees and a variety of birds including the handsome African fish eagles, African paradise flycatchers, turacos, hornbills, and various other colorful species.
You can also opt to enjoy a range of other activities designed to create a rich and memorable visit including chimpanzee feeding, swimming on the equator, sunset cruises on Lake Victoria, a fishing excursion, or a visit to the neighboring fishing village.
Boat cruise on Lake Victoria to and from Ngamba Island
Chimpanzee viewing at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Viewing other wildlife at Ngamba including birds and monitor lizards
Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Lake Victoria
You’ll have breakfast at around 6.30 am (if you’re to go for the morning shift starting at 8.00 am) or lunch at 12.30 pm (if you’re to go for the afternoon shift which starts at 2.00 pm). After breakfast or lunch, you’ll be briefed by our company guide who will take you through your tour. You’ll then start your 1-day Ngamba Island Chimps tour by driving to the Lake Victoria shore in Entebbe from where you’ll board a boat and cruise to Ngamba Island situated 23 km offshore.
You’ll take either a speed boat or a traditional motorized canoe depending on the weather and your preference. The speed boat takes about 45 minutes while the traditional boat takes about 90 minutes. On arrival, you’ll be directed to the visitor’s center where you’ll receive a personal orientation by a chimpanzee caregiver who will introduce you to the project, its history, the 49 resident Chimpanzees, and their plight.
Thereafter you move to view the feeding of the Chimpanzees from the visitors’ raised platform area along the edge of the sanctuary fence. The chimps come out from the forest at the designated feeding times.
They are accustomed to the feeding times and will come close to the fence for supplementary feeding. Should the caregivers delay bringing the fruits and vegetables, you will hear noises from the chimps as though to remind the caregivers of feeding time.
After the visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, you will board your boat back to the starting shore and then have an optional visit to UWEC-Uganda Wild Life Center where you’ll be welcomed by freelance monkeys that bless the compound, many tree species natural and the man planted, the architecture its self but most impressive are the close to 20 waterbird species that beautify scenery and view of Lake Victoria and the shores.
Meal Plan: – Breakfast or Lunch
Boat trip distance & time: – 23km −45 minutes or 90 minutes
End of the 1 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Tour
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Entry Permit
Full Board Accommodation on Safari if you are to sleep over
Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
Boat Cruise to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
Bottled water while on safari
General tips for the driver guide, site guides, and service staff at the lodges
Laundry Services
Other Beverages/drinks of a personal nature like Alcohol
International Flights (Arranged on request)
Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
Visas
Optional Activity fees
Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
Accommodation in Kampala
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