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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience and Lake Victoria Tour

Location Kampala, Uganda
$250.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, located on Lake Victoria in Uganda, offers a unique opportunity to observe orphaned and rescued chimpanzees in a natural forested environment. Established in 1998, the sanctuary spans 100 acres, with 98% of the area forested, providing a safe haven for over 50 chimpanzees
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience and Lake Victoria Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Pickup and Drop off
  • Personal expenses
  • Don’t move with saddles

  • Kampala
    Begin your day with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. You’ll travel by road to the Entebbe Waterfront Pier, located near the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The drive takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • Lake Victoria Equator Entebbe
    Arrive at the pier and check in for your boat transfer to Ngamba Island. After a short briefing and life jacket fitting, board a speedboat or traditional motorized canoe (depending on your package). The boat ride takes approximately 45 minutes, offering beautiful views of Lake Victoria, fishing boats, and small islands.
  • Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
    On arrival, you’ll be welcomed by the sanctuary staff. A brief orientation session introduces the history of the sanctuary, the chimpanzees’ backstories, and the sanctuary’s conservation mission.
  • Ngamba Island
    Proceed to the chimpanzee viewing platform to watch the morning feeding session. This is a special time to observe the chimps as they interact, play, and feed. Sanctuary staff will explain their behavior, hierarchy, and rehabilitation process. After feeding, take a guided tour around the visitor areas, including the chimpanzee night enclosures, interpretation center, and optional boardwalk trails. You may also spot monitor lizards, birds, and lake otters during your walk.
  • Ngamba Island
    Join a short community visit to a nearby fishing village (if included). Take a nature walk or relax by the lake. Participate in a second feeding session at 2:30 PM (optional and depends on boat schedule). 3:00 PM – Depart Ngamba Island Board your boat and return across Lake Victoria to Entebbe. Enjoy the breeze and views as you reflect on your memorable encounter with the chimpanzees.
  • Kampala
    Transfer Back to Kampala or Drop-Off in Entebbe After docking in Entebbe, your driver will transfer you back to Kampala or drop you at your Entebbe hotel or airport.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience and Lake Victoria Tour

    Location Kampala, Uganda
    $250.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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