🐒🌴 Ngamba Island Tour – Chimpanzee Sanctuary Experience

Visit Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a protected haven for orphaned and rescued chimpanzees on Lake Victoria. Just a short boat ride from Entebbe, this day tour offers a close-up experience with one of our closest relatives in a stunning tropical island setting.

Highlights:

• Visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

• Boat ride on Lake Victoria

• Guided chimpanzee feeding and conservation briefing

• Opportunity to learn about wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education

Duration Options:

• Half-Day Tour (Morning or Afternoon Session)

• Full-Day Tour (with lunch and island exploration)

⏱️ Half-Day Tour (Morning or Afternoon Session)

08:00 AM / 01:00 PM - Pick-up & Transfer to Entebbe Pier
Meet your driver (optional add-on) or make your own way to the designated boat departure point in Entebbe.

09:00 AM / 02:00 PM - Boat Ride to Ngamba Island
Embark on a scenic 45-minute speedboat journey across Lake Victoria, enjoying views of fishing boats, birdlife, and distant islands.

10:00 AM / 03:00 PM - Arrival & Chimpanzee Briefing
Receive a warm welcome from sanctuary staff, followed by an insightful orientation session on Ngamba’s conservation mission and chimpanzee rescue efforts.

10:30 AM / 03:30 PM - Chimpanzee Feeding Experience
Head to the feeding platform viewing area and witness the chimps being fed. Learn about their behaviours, social bonds, and individual rescue stories from expert caregivers.

11:15 AM / 04:15 PM - Nature Walk or Island Exploration (Optional)
Stroll through the island’s butterfly trail or explore the lakeshore ecology, spotting birds and native vegetation. Guests on private tours may also enjoy light refreshments by the water.

12:00 PM / 05:00 PM - Return Boat Trip to Entebbe
Board the boat back to the mainland with incredible memories and an enriched appreciation for primate conservation.

🍽️ Full-Day Tour Extension Includes:

• Lunch on the Island: Enjoy a freshly prepared Ugandan or continental meal at the island’s eco-facility.

• Extended Relaxation Time: Sit by the lakeshore, go birdwatching, or chat with sanctuary guides.

• Optional Activities: Guided forest walks, sunset boat cruise (private bookings only), or cultural education talks.

Departure: Return to Entebbe by 4:00–5:00 PM, depending on weather and tour schedule.

• Boat transport to and from Ngamba Island

• Sanctuary entrance fee

• Guided tour and chimpanzee interaction

• Bottled water

• Lunch (Full-Day only)

• Transport to/from Entebbe pier

• Personal insurance and expenses

• Optional donations to the sanctuary