1 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Trip : Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the leading primate conservation initiative in Uganda. The Chimpanzee population in Uganda has reduced considerably in the last 30 years. Chimpanzees in Uganda, like elsewhere in Africa are threatened by poaching and deforestation. As more and more of their natural habitats are reduced to small patches of forests, they are forced to come into conflict with humans.
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary also known as “Chimp Island” is one of the leading sanctuaries for primates in the world and one of the best places to visit while on a Uganda Safaris. The Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary was opened as a non-profit in 1998 to cater for orphaned chimps that had been rescued from poachers, wildlife traffickers, zoos, and circuses from countries like Burundi, Congo, Russia, Tanzania and Uganda. Most of the chimpanzees in the sanctuary were rescued from poachers who make good profits by selling them in the pet market or for meat. While in transit with their captors or when waiting to be sold, they are kept in a deplorable states and have to endure great difficulty leaving most traumatized.
The sanctuary began with 19 chimpanzees but there could be over 50 individuals now. Ngamba island is found in Lake Victoria which is close to Entebbe town. The Island is covered with about 100 acres of forest which provide a natural environment and food for the chimpanzees.
Detailed itimerary
Your safari guide will pick you at your residence/ hotel in the morning and thereafter transfer you to waterfront resort Entebbe for a boat cruise to Ngamba Island. During the boat cruise, you may encounter different water birds such as the pink backed pelicans, some water animals like the spotted necked otters as well as the local fishermen carrying out their activities thus 1 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Trip.
You will arrive at the island in time to catch up with the chimpanzee in their feeding time; you will have an encounter with these apes as they enjoy their meal. You may also participate in other activities such as forest walks and birding. Later in the evening, you will return back to Entebbe and your safari guide will transfer you to your hotel/ residence. End of Uganda Safari