1 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Tour

The 1 day Ngamba island chimpanzee tour takes you to Ngamba Island on lake Victoria. Addtionally, Ngamba Island is a Sanctuary and a home to rescued/orphaned chimpanzees in Uganda. Its wise to note that Chimpanzees share 98% of their DNA with human beings. So, this exceptional Uganda Chimpanzee trekking tour offers you a great opportunity to have a close interaction with these great apes. Also, learn how these chimpanzeez feed, communicate and socialize among other interesting habits.

1 Day Ngamba Chimpanzee Tour — Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is run by the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust. It was founded in 1998 and it is well-positioned on Lake Victoria. Today, an estimate of over 50 chimpanzees are hosted in this Ngamba Island sanctuary alone plus other varied reptile species. Your one day short Uganda safari trip for chimpanzee tracking at Ngamba Island Sanctuary will begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe.

What you should know about this 1 day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee tour

When you choose a half-day or full-day chimpanzee trekking adventure, each encounter is intended to be both educational and uplifting. A half-day chimpanzee trekking tour begins with an exhilarating boat ride from Entebbe. So, can be either a quick 45-minute speedboat cruise or a leisurely 90-minute traditional boat ride across the lake Victoria. Upon arrival, visitors get the chance to observe chimpanzee feeding sessions.

For those who want a deeper connection with the island and its residents other than tracking Chimpanzees in Uganda, the full-day trip is an excellent choice. In addition to all the half-day activities, visitors can explore nature trails, discovering a variety of birds, reptiles, and lush flora.

Extended stays on Ngamba Island and volunteer projects offer even more chances for highly committed to conservationists to interact with the chimps. Whatever your choice, Ngamba Island offers an inspiring and rewarding experience stressing the need of conserving these amazing species.

Highlights of your 1 day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Tour in Uganda

There are various things to do in Ngamba Island during your 1 day Uganda Chimpanzee safari. Below are the highlights for your 1 day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee tour in Uganda.

Boat ride along Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island
Bird sighting
Chimpanzees watching as they feed
Photography and touring

Detailed itinerary of your 1 day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Watching Trip

After early morning breakfast, drive to Entebbe to catch up with a boat to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in case your shift is in the morning around 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. If not, you will first enjoy lunch before your afternoon shift that starts at 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Ngamba Island is a 100-acre forested island with orphaned chimpanzees.

Arrive early to enjoy watching chimpanzees as they being fed by caretakers, as they play and as they socialize with each other. You will also have insight into the site’s history as well as sight some forest birds. Also enjoy the scenic view of Lake Victoria and a lot more. When returning, you will make a stopover at the Equator and if you love swimming, you will have some minutes to cool yourself.

After your chimpanzee tour at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and lunch, you will then visit to Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) also formerly known as the Entebbe zoo. This is for you to sight a diversity of animals including the big five in Uganda like lions, buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, leopards, giraffes all in one place. See birds including the shoe bill stork, and a lot more. Later, drive back to your hotel or place of stay and this marks the end of your 1 day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour in Uganda.