Welcome to Ngamba Island A peaceful home for rescued and orphaned chimps.
Surrounded by the peaceful waters of Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to 52 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees. Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (Chimpanzee Trust), an NGO, is responsible for all aspects of the sanctuary. Deeply committed to and involved in both field conservation and community education, we work closely with the Ugandan government and wildlife authorities. We offer both day Trips (Half and Full day) and overnight at Ngamba Ecolodge to the sanctuary which provides an exceptional opportunity to closely observe these fascinating great apes in our unique setting.
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is an island sanctuary in Uganda, dedicated to the care of orphaned eastern chimpanzees, that have been rescued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Many of the chimpanzees were rescued from poachers and are unlikely to survive by reintroduction to the wild. Ngamba Island is 100 acres (40 ha) of rainforest situated on Lake Victoria, approximately 23 kilometers (14 mi), by boat south-east of the city of Entebbe, near the Equator in Lake Victoria, Uganda. The island supports a rich diversity of natural wildlife and provides a variety of natural foods for the chimpanzees. It is set up as an eco-friendly project with compost toilets, rainwater collection, proper waste management practices and solar energy for electricity and hot water.
The Sanctuary is managed by a non-profit organization, the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT). CSWCT is a partnership of six organizations committed to the welfare and conservation of wildlife. The Trustees are: (a) Born Free Foundation (b) International Fund for Animal Welfare (c) Jane Goodall Institute (d) Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) (e) Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST) and (f) Uganda Wildlife Society.
The sanctuary is open all year round to visitors who pay a nominal entrance fee to view one or both of the chimpanzee feedings. Day and overnight visits (staying in luxury tents) are available and can be booked through the booking agent, Wild Frontiers Uganda.
Ngamba Island is 100 acres (40 ha) of rainforest situated on Lake Victoria, approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi), by boat south-east of the city of Entebbe, near the Equator in Lake Victoria, Uganda. The island supports a rich diversity of natural wildlife and provides a variety of natural foods for the chimpanzees. It is set up as an eco-friendly project with compost toilets, rainwater collection, proper waste management practices and solar energy for electricity and hot water.
