2 Days Ngamba Island safari

Safari Overview

Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary started in 1998. The sanctuary is located on the Victoria Lake, at a distance which takes about 50mins on a speed boat.

The major purpose of this sanctuary is to keep and care for the rescued most of which orphans that were rescued from poachers and wild encroachers. The sanctuary is surrounded by fresh waters of Lake Victoria and it currently homes 50 chimpanzees of which 30 of them are females and 20 are males. Apart from 4 Chimpanzee which were born from the sanctuary, the rest are all orphans.
chimpanzees
Trip Highlights

• Chimpanzee viewing
• Sun bathing
• Boat riding
• Bird watching

Day 1; Arrival and boat transfer

This trip will start with an early pick up by our professional guide who will transfer you to Entebbe for your boat safari to Ngamba Island. You will board the early speed boat that will take you on Lake Victoria while watching the fresh waters and fisher men when they are from fishing, plus different bird species.

On your arrival at Ngamba sanctuary, you will be briefed about the history of the island and the information about the sanctuary. You will then head into the sanctuary to view the chimpanzees from a closer range. You will be able to see different chimpanzee behavior and watch them eat. After watching the chimpanzees for sm good hours, you will go to the nearest restaurant for lunch and refreshments. In the evening, you will walk to the lake shores for sunset bathing to enjoy the calm and fresh water breeze while watching different bird species.

Day 2; Transfer back to Entebbe

You will start your day with breakfast at your time of convenience and get ready to board the speed boat of 11am to take you back to Nakyogo in Entebbe. During the boat ride, you will see many bird species on the lake plus fisher men. On your arrival at Nakyogo, you will have a chance of picking a fresh fish which has just been removed from the waters and it will be flied immediately and you will have it as your lunch. After enjoying this amazing feast, you will be taken to your next accommodation or to the airport for your next flight and that will mark the end of our services.

Meal plan

Breakfast

Lunch

Inclusions

• Ground transfers
• Exclusive use of a safari vehicle
• Chimpanzee viewing permit
• Boat ride
• Accommodation and meals included in the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

• Entry visas
• International flight tickets
• Tips and gratitude’s
• Personal expenses like telephone bills
• Activities and accommodation excluded in the itinerary