Activities on Ngamba Island.

Activities on Ngamba Island- Jane goodal chimpanzee sanctuary – Day trips from Entebbe – Lake Victoria in Entebbe.

Ngamba Island Adventures —Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, located on the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria, is a haven for 49 chimpanzees who have been rescued from various parts of East Africa and are now orphans. The care and upkeep of the sanctuary is the responsibility of the non-governmental organization Chimpanzee Trust, which also operates the wildlife conservation trust.

We collaborate closely with the Ugandan government and wildlife authorities, and we are deeply dedicated to field conservation and community education. We give half-day and full-day excursions to the sanctuary, where you can also spend the night at the Ngamba Eco Lodge. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see these amazing great apes in their natural habitat.

What to Do on Ngamba Island Sanctuary for Chimpanzees

With an electric fence separating the chimps’ daytime roaming area from the visitor’s area, the remaining 98 acres of Ngamba Island are wooded. The island is around 100 acres in total.

Opportunities to see chimpanzeesFrom the visitors platform area along the sanctuary fence, you can watch the chimpanzees feed in the morning or afternoon. Sanctuary staff will give an informative talk. You can have lunch (optional extra for $15 per person on full day trips), swim on the equator, see a nearby fishing village, watch birds, encounter other wildlife, or simply relax and soak up some sun.

Departure from the pier is only a short walk away from the meeting place on Lugard Avenue outside UWEC (the zoo) in Entebbe, where there is secure parking. Speedboats take about half an hour to complete the trip, whereas conventional motor boats take around 90 minutes round trip.

The half-day speedboat trips leave from Entebbe at 9:00 in the morning, go chimpanzee viewing at 11:00 in the morning, and return to Entebbe at 1:00 in the afternoon.There is a 45-minute to an hour difference in travel time, depending on the weather.

You will return to Entebbe by 5:00 pm after an afternoon departure at 1:00 pm, which includes chimpanzee watching at 3 pm. Travel duration might range from 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the weather.

Traditional Motorized Canoe Trips with a Full Day Schedule – Embark on your morning adventure at 8:00 am—weather permitting—followed by a chimpanzee viewing at 11:00 am. After lunch and some downtime on the island, you’ll set sail for Entebbe at 2:00 pm.

Depending on the weather, you will have the opportunity to see chimpanzees around 3 pm, following which you will begin the 2-hour journey to Entebbe (afternoon boat leaves at 11:00 am).

Every passenger on our boats is outfitted with a life jacket and a rain suit. The aforementioned prices are only valid upon confirmation of bookings; they are not final and may change at any time.

For children under the age of five, there is no fee. From five to fifteen years old—half price. Price includes round-trip boat transportation and island admission taxes, based on dwelling type and minimum number of passengers.

One night’s lodging
The Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary is now part of the Ngamba Island eco resort, allowing guests to spend the night there and interact with the animal caretakers and the newborn chimps.

Embark on sunset cruises
As the sun sets over the equator, you may enjoy one of the nicest sunset views in Uganda on this tour around the island, where you can also see a variety of birds.

Extracurricular activities for volunteers.
Please contact an Africa travel consultant for additional information if you are a student, researcher, or tourist interested in volunteering.

Outing fishing
Overnight guests may participate in fishing excursions, with a focus on catching the Nile perch, the largest freshwater fish in the world.You may book all of the activities on Ngamba island with Monumental Expeditions and Safaris via their office in Entebbe.