Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary is found on Lake Victoria, the largest fresh water lake in Africa and the second largest fresh water lake in the world. Situated 23km off shore from Entebbe, the Sanctuary was set up by a group of concerned organizations including Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and Jane Goodall Institute among others, to offer a facility for now over 33 orphaned chimpanzees to co-habitat in a near natural environment.
One can access the Chimp Island from Entebbe; either by a modified traditional Ssese canoe seating up to 25 participants, or a faster motor boat sitting 8 persons. The beautifully forested tropical island is almost 100 acres in size and boasts over 50 different types of vegetation that the chimps utilize.
Two main tourist activities are offered: chimpanzee viewing from a raised wooden platform; or a walk to the chimp forest for closer contact with the legendary primates (call it habituation). Chimp walks in the forest require some medical conditions to be fulfilled: Vaccination against -Hepatitis A&B, Measles; Meningococcal meningitis (menomune vaccine); Polio; Tetanus; Yellow fever. A negative TB test before arrival is also required.
Minimum age for the walks is 18 years, Maximum age is 65 years, but the latter category is also dependant on size and fitness level of the person. Clients stay at the Ngamba Island Camp, a 4-tent mid-range Camp directly overlooking the Lake. The entrance fees paid go towards looking after the chimpanzees.
Make sure you book pretty well in advance with Eco-Specialists Tours to visit this fascinating island with man’s closest creatures- chimpanzees.