Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience, Entebbe and Victoria Tour

About this trip

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

Itinerary timeline

• Stop 1 · Point of Interest 1Begin 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.
• Stop 2 · Point of Interest 2Arrive 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.
• Stop 3 · Point of Interest 3On 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.
• Stop 4 · Point of Interest 4Transfer 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.

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