1 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee tour

1 Day Ngamba Island

1 Day Ngamba Island ,Our 1 day Ngamba Island chimpanzee trip crosses lake Victoria to the chimpanzee sanctuary. Offering amazing close encounters with the 4 orphaned chimpanzees rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade. At Ngamba Island, there numerous colorful bird species including African paradise flycatcher, turacos, hornbills that would make for great birding experience. Other activities such as chimpanzee feeding, swimming on the equator, sunset launch cruise on Lake Victoria, fishing excursions, touring the nearby fishing villages  also organized to give you that memorable experience.

Safari Highlights.

  • Boat cruise on Lake Victoria.
  • Chimpanzee viewing.
  • Wildlife viewing.

Detailed Itinerary.

There are two shifts which are the morning shift which starts at 8:00am and the second shift that starts at 2:00pm. Depending on the shift you choose from, you will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast or lunch at the hotel then after the tour guide from Early Trails Expedition will pick you and drive you to Ngamba. Your 1 day Ngamba Island tour will start on the shores of lake Victoria from where you will hop on a boat riding to Ngamba Island which is 23km offshore. You can choose from a traditional motorized canoe which takes 90 minutes or a speed boat taking 45 minutes.

On arrival

Proceed to the visitor’s center for a briefing from the chimpanzee caregiver about the history of the project and the 49 resident chimpanzees in their care. You will visit the various centers at the Island including the food store. During the orientation the care taker will be discuss how the chimpanzees are fed, the food they eat of which the food includes; oranges, apples, tomatoes, watermelons, Jackfruits, carrots, cabbages and cassava.

Then continue to chimpanzee feeding which is done on a raised platform along the edge of the sanctuary fence. During the designated feeding hours, the chimpanzees come close to the fence for their meals and in case the caregiver does not come in time, the chimpanzees make noises reminding them of the time.

You will also visit the chimpanzee clinic where you learn the various forms of treatment given to the chimpanzees and their current health status.

Following the visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary, you will grab a boat ride back but with a stopover at the equator and see how the boat is pulled and pushed by the pressures of the northern and southern poles. Incase you want to swim, you will be given a few minutes to enjoy this activity.

You will then continue the journey to the shore where you will visit Uganda Wildlife Center where to enjoy monkeys that welcome guests in the compound, birds, enjoy walks through the center and relax at the Lake Victoria shores.

INCLUSIONS

  • Ngamba Island chimpanzee entry permit.
  • Accommodation if you are sleeping over.
  • Transportation in a Safari land cruiser with a pop up roof.
  • Boat cruise.
  • Professional English speaking guide.
  • Bottled water.
  • Any other activity on the itinerary.

EXCLUSIONS.

  • Tips or gratitude
  • Laundry services.
  • Luxury drinks.
  • Domestic or International flight fairs.
  • Optional activities.
  • Accommodation in Kampala.
  • Airport transfer.