Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, situated on Lake Victoria in Uganda, provides a remarkable chance to see orphaned and rescued chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat. Founded in 1998, the sanctuary covers 100 acres, with 98% of it being forested, offering a secure refuge for more than 50 chimpanzees.
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, situated on Lake Victoria in Uganda, provides a remarkable chance to see orphaned and rescued chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat. Founded in 1998, the sanctuary covers 100 acres, with 98% of it being forested, offering a secure refuge for more than 50 chimpanzees.
- Kampala - Start your day with a morning pick-up from your hotel in either Kampala or Entebbe. Travel by road to the Entebbe Waterfront Pier, conveniently located near the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The journey typically takes between 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
- Lake Victoria Equator Entebbe - Upon arrival at…
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Kampala - Start your day with a morning pick-up from your hotel in either Kampala or Entebbe. Travel by road to the Entebbe Waterfront Pier, conveniently located near the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The journey typically takes between 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
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Lake Victoria Equator Entebbe - Upon arrival at the pier, check in for your boat transfer to Ngamba Island. After a brief orientation and life jacket fitting, board either a speedboat or a traditional motorized canoe, depending on your chosen package. The boat ride lasts about 45 minutes, providing stunning views of Lake Victoria, fishing boats, and nearby small islands.
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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary - Upon arrival, the sanctuary staff will warmly welcome you. A short orientation session will introduce you to the sanctuary’s history, the chimpanzees’ stories, and the conservation mission of the sanctuary.
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Kampala - Return Transfer to Kampala or Drop-Off in Entebbe
After docking in Entebbe, your driver will either transfer you back to Kampala or drop you off at your hotel or the airport in Entebbe.

- Pickup and Drop off
- Entrance fee
- Bottled water
- Pickup and Drop off
- Entrance fee
- Bottled water
- Don’t move with saddles
- Personal expenses
- Don’t move with saddles
- Personal expenses
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.