1 Day Chimpanzee Ngamba Island
Safari Overview:
Experience one of Uganda’s most meaningful wildlife encounters on this 1-day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary tour. Located on Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island is home to rescued and orphaned chimpanzees and plays a vital role in chimpanzee conservation in Uganda.
This tour offers a rare opportunity to observe chimpanzees during their scheduled feeding sessions while learning about their rehabilitation, care, and long-term protection — all within a single day from Kampala or Entebbe.
Overview
- Duration: 1 Day
- Location: Ngamba Island, Lake Victoria
- Start / End Point: Kampala or Entebbe
Highlights
- Scenic boat cruise across Lake Victoria
- Guided visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Live chimpanzee feeding experience from a viewing platform
- Educational interaction with professional chimpanzee caretakers
- Ethical and conservation-focused wildlife experience
Day by Day Itinerary:
Option 1: Morning Chimpanzee Viewing (Most Popular)
- 06:30 AM – Depart Kampala for Entebbe (45 minutes–1 hour drive)
- 08:30 AM – Arrive in Entebbe and walk to the dock for registration
- 08:45 AM – Board the boat
- 09:00 AM – Boat departs for Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- 10:00 AM – Arrive at Ngamba Island; Guided tour of the sanctuary
- 11:00 AM – Chimpanzee Feeding Experience: Observe the chimpanzees being fed from a raised viewing platform and learn about their individual stories from trained caretakers. This is the highlight of the tour.
- 12:00 PM – Boat departs back to the mainland
- 01:00 PM – Arrive in Entebbe; meet your driver
- 01:30 PM – Snack lunch in Entebbe
- 03:00 PM – Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe
- 04:45 PM – Drop-off at your accommodation
Option 2: Afternoon Chimpanzee Viewing
- 10:00 AM – Depart Kampala for Entebbe
- 11:30 AM – Early snack lunch in Entebbe
- 12:30 PM – Walk to the dock for boarding
- 12:45 PM – Boat departs for Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- 01:45 PM – Arrive at Ngamba Island and receive a briefing
- 02:30 PM – Chimpanzee Feeding Experience: Watch the feeding session and interact with caretakers while learning about chimpanzee conservation and rehabilitation.
- 04:00 PM – Boat departs back to the mainland
- 05:00 PM – Arrive in Entebbe; meet your driver
- 06:00 PM – Drop-off at your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe
This tour is conducted in line with Uganda’s tourism and wildlife conservation guidelines.
Visitors are guided by trained professionals and all chimpanzee viewing is carried out responsibly, from designated platforms and safe distances.
Sustainability & Conservation Commitment: A portion of every visit supports chimpanzee rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term care at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, contributing directly to wildlife conservation and ethical tourism in Uganda.
We offer a range of adventure tours to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Tour Inclusions and Exclusions:
Tour Includes
- Return ground transfers (Kampala–Entebbe–Kampala)
- Return boat transfers to Ngamba Island
- Guided tour of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Scheduled chimpanzee feeding experience
- Services of a professional local guide
- Snack lunch
Tour Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned
Ideal For:
- Wildlife and primate enthusiasts
- Families and educational groups
- Short-stay visitors to Uganda
- Day trips from Kampala or Entebbe
- Responsible and conservation-minded travelers