TRAVELLING TO NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY
Ngamba Island is set 25km southwest of Entebbe in the Lake Victoria, in North area of central Uganda. The journey to Ngamba Island starts from Entebbe Water Front Beach Pier and the journey takes 45 minutes. During this journey, remarkably you will cross the Equator enroute, you will be able to view a wider spectrum of beautiful scenes. On arrival at the Island which is an orphanage of up to 49 chimpanzees, you will be given an introduction and briefing on the sanctuary.
Apart from chimpanzees, Ngamba Island is home to very many plant and tree species, forest birds, water catchment areas, reptile species like the snakes, lizards and the beautiful scenery which is so adventurous on any safari. It’s also exciting to watch the chimpanzees interact with each other and with their care takers. In the relatively shortest time at this island, you will be able to see such different habits amongst the group; with some whistling for food where as others clapping.
Day 1
1. Round boat trip (Departure 7:30am)2. Arrival & Orientation (8:15Am)
3.Watch Chimpanzee feeding 11:00-11:30am
4. Chimp feeding $5
5. Complimentary tea and coffee Break
6. Forest Nature walk & Bird Watching
7. Lunch (1:00Pm)
8. Participate in one chimp feeding either 2:00Pm
9. viewing chimp feeding by the shores
10. Viewing other wildlife like monitor lizards,otters by the wildlife hide.
11. Observation and monitoring of chimpanzee behaviors.
12. Island Shopping
13. Visit Neibhoring fishing Village.
14. Relaxation
15. Departure at 5:10Pm