Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is one of Uganda’s most unique wildlife conservation destinations, located on the peaceful waters of Lake Victoria approximately 23 kilometers southeast of Entebbe. The sanctuary was established in 1998 to provide a protected home for orphaned and rescued chimpanzees that were confiscated from poachers, illegal wildlife traffickers, and the illegal pet trade.
The island covers about 100 acres, with nearly 95 acres consisting of natural tropical forest where the chimpanzees freely roam during the day in a semi-natural environment. Today, Ngamba Island is home to more than 50 rescued chimpanzees under the care of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust.
Ngamba Island offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to observe chimpanzees up close while learning about wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and primate rehabilitation in Uganda.