Chimpanzees are an endangered species found only in the forests of Africa. Experience a rare and incredible opportunity to visit chimpanzees in a near-wild setting while helping to conserve their precious habitat and contribute to the conservation of their species.
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are one of three members of the Great Ape family found solely in Africa. (Gorillas and bonobos are the other two species in Africa; while orang-utans are found in Asia.) Chimpanzees once inhabited the entire equatorial zone, now occupied by 25 African countries. But their habitat is slowly disappearing as human populations increase and encroach on the forest throughout the region. Chimpanzees are now found only in 21 of these countries. There are now thought to be only 20,000 to 100,000 wild chimpanzees remaining, and their populations have become fragmented and isolated due to this human encroachment.
Ngamba Island is part of the Koome group of islands located on Lake Victoria 23km south of Entebbe, Uganda. It consists of approximately 100 acres, 98 of which are forested and separated from the visitor’s area by an electric fence. Ngamba Island was officially opened to visitors in October 1999 and is currently home to 39 orphaned chimpanzees, 15 of which have been confiscated and brought to the island since its opening.
You can help support this project by visiting. The entrance and activity fees paid goes directly towards helping cover the recurring costs of the island sanctuary and ensuring the well being of the chimpanzees.
Day Trips... (Half day on the speedboat and a full day on the traditional boat)
You will view either a morning or afternoon feeding, of the chimpanzees from the visitors platform area along the edge of the sanctuary fence, hear an informative talk by sanctuary staff, enjoy lunch (optional extra on full day trips), swimming on the equator, viewing a neighbouring fishing village, bird watching, other wildlife encounters, or just sunbathe and relax.
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