Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

What to Expect
In an initiative to cultivate and motivate people to love and conserve chimpanzees, the sanctuary offers scheduled day and overnight visitors an exceptional opportunity to closely observe, learn and interact with these fascinating great apes in a near-natural setting.

Departure point and time

Pick-up from your hotel (only hotels within Entebbe) at 8:00 am. Guests should be at the departure point (Waterfront beach) at least 15 minutes before the departure time for a briefing by the sanctuary reservations officer.

Activities
Boat ride, chimpanzee view, forest walk

Duration of Activity: Flexible

Itinerary

Departure for the island on a speed boat is at 9:00 am at the docking point (Waterfront beach). On arrival at the island, you are welcomed by an English-speaking guide who will brief you about the day’s activities and will also be your guide throughout the day. Feel free to help yourself with coffee at the gift shop as it is complimentary on the package. After briefing and visiting the information center, you will head out with your guide for the chimp viewing and feeding experience. At the end of the experience, you can also check out the different bird species on the island before you embark on returning to the mainland by boat.

Note: Lunch at the island is not included in the package but can be arranged for you with a prior reservation.