1 Day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour
Kampala, Uganda
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a break from bustling Kampala on this full-day tour to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, including hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience. Enjoy a scenic boat ride across Lake Victoria, observe rescued chimpanzees from a tree-top walkway, and learn about the center’s efforts to protect the animals from illegal trade.
- Escape busy Kampala on this full-day tour to Ngamba Island
- Relax with round-trip transportation from your hotel
- Enjoy a close encounter with rescued chimpanzees
- Admire views of Lake Victoria on the included boat ride
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Travel time is already included in the total duration time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 15 reviews
Doug_R, Apr 2026
This is an easy day trip, starting an ending with an hour long boat trip from the mainland at Entebbe. Be prepared for weather changes, although the weather was perfect for my trip. The sanctuary guide (Reuben in this case) was wonderful. Trip was well-organized and on time.
Cynthia_S, Nov 2025
The experience of this trip will depend on many unpredictable variables. I had the bonus of a very personalized experience bcs I was the only person on the tour that day. Drive to Entebbe from Kampala is a little over an hr (will be traffic dependent), boat trip to Ngamba Island in a small fishing vessel ~1 hr (size and type of boat will probably depend on size of group). Ngamba guide (Ruben) gave a short lecture on the Sanctuary's history. There is an electric fence that cordons off human activity area from rest of forested island where chimps can roam. They come to the fence for feeding sessions. For an extra $5 I could help toss food (avocados, eggplant and cassava) to the chimps. Got to observe their social interactions, including mother and babies, adolescents rollicking around. Also saw one adult chimp use a very long stick to pull an avocado outside the enclosure onto his side of the fence. A researcher and a volunteer veterinarian were there, so had the chance to chat with them about their work. Jane Goodall had been scheduled to visit the following week, but sadly passed the previous month. Total time on the island was only 2 hr, but very educational. Was told that the govt does not support the program, visit fees support their work. Very glad I went and supported this effort. If you have an evening flight out of Entebbe, this would be a good daytime activity before you leave. Guide Diana was terrific, took me to a shopping mall to buy Ugandan coffee, tea and other local snacks to bring home to my family.
lynettev12, Oct 2025
It is a wonderfully informative session, and by going on the tour, I feel like we supported such a good cause financially.
The departing point was so neat with washroom facilities.
The island is beautiful, so well maintained, and seeing the chimpz was just a reconnect with nature on another level!
The boat ride was an added bonus, so refreshing.
Dianne as tour guide went over and above what she needed to! She was just a blessing!!
David_D, Jun 2025
The chimps were great, however getting there was very treacherous and somewhat dangerous. If the conditions out on Lake Victoria are that difficult, it should have been cancelled. Viator should mention that there is a strong possibility of very rough seas.. it was the scariest trip I have ever had on a boat…. 25 kilometers by boat.
Michelle_B, Mar 2024
Great place! Fun way to get to the island too. Very informative guide and lots and lots of chimps! 😍
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