Ngamba Island
This a home of orphanage chimps. It is located on Lake
Victoria. Chimpanzee viewing goes at specific time in the
day. You will experience the habituation of these close cousins
. It requires a day’s excursion from Entebbe.
A DAY TRIP TO NGAMBA ISLAND
Depending where you would like to start, will be picked from Kampala at your hotel and proceed to Entebbe. Will be driven to the pier near the Uganda Wildlife Education Center(UWEC). After briefing by your guides, you will be leaving for the island by motor boat on Lake Victoria at around 9.00am. The boat takes about 45 minutes or an hour depending the boat you take and ride to Ngamba Island, crossing the Equator en-route. On arrival at the island, home to orphanaged chimpanzees, you will be given a short introduction and briefing on the sanctuary. After which, it’s feeding time! It is interesting to watch the chimps interact with each other and with their keepers. In the relatively short amount of time you are there you will be able to see such different personalities amongst the group, with some whistling for food and others clapping. Obviously the best alternative would be to re-introduce these orphaned chimpanzees to the wild however this is not possible for a number of different reasons and the sanctuary is not bad for second best.
You will return to the mainland where you will meet your safari guide who will drive you to Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre or boatnical gardens depending on your choice. There are many of the country’s conservation zones such as savannah, wetlands and tropical forest. This a must point to see a shoebill as well as rhino. You will return to you hotel in kampala in the evening.
QUOTATION| No. of clients | Rates per person |
| 1 Pax | $245 |
| 2 Pax | $120 |
| 3 Pax | $90 |
| 4 or more | $80 |
(The above price includes a return transfer from Kampala; boat rides from Entebbe Pier, free entrance to UWEC but excludes lunch and other personal items).
Other Excursions to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary
2/3 Days trip to the Sanctuary overnight (experience the chimpanzee life style.
However you have got to prove your medical status with the island authorities to be allowed to take natural walks with the chimpanzees. We shall provide you enough information or connect you to the concerned authorities to let you finish up all these before coming to the country to avoid embarassments. After approval will pay chimpanzee natural walk fees directly. We shall organise your your accommodation and transfers
OTHER EXCURSIONS
Kampala City Tour
Entebbe City Tour
Jinja, Source of the Nile
Jinja, white water rafting
Ngamba Island- Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
Lake Mburo Birding Safari
Ssese Island
Rhino Ranch Sactuary