"MONKEY BUSINESS" Ngamba Island by DAO

Ngamba Island Travel Guide: 35 reviews and 129 photos

CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY

Located on Lake Victoria, this small island is a refuge for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. They live together in a protected environment until one day, hopefully, they can return to the wild.

SO MANY PERSONALITIES

The colony is full of individuals with their own unique personalities. It is fantastic to watch them interact and look after each other.

STUPID HAT

OK. The hat was a big mistake. It did it’s job right here on the Equator and was then given away.

Pros and Cons

Pros:WILDLIFE CLOSE UP
Cons:IT IS NOT CHEAP
In a nutshell:A RARE VIEW OF THE WILD AND YOUR MONEY HELPS

Last visit to Ngamba Island: Sep 2007
Intro Updated Feb 11, 2008
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Reviews (12)

YOU GUESSED IT ! Transportation (1)

Yep – boat. They provide the floatation jacket and wet gear. You are going to get wet. If you get sea sick, sit in the... more travel advice

W.A.T.E.R. What to Pack (1)

This is the Equator and it doesn’t get any hotter than here. You need to buy water in either Kampala or Entebbe... more travel advice

BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND SNACKS Restaurants (1)

The island is small and only has a little shop selling a few souvenirs. If you are not staying overnight they only have... more travel advice

PERSONALITIES Things to Do (5)

Before you start your tour the guide will tell you about the different personalities you will meet. Pay attention! One... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
THE THREAT TO CHAMPANZEES
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ettiewyn May 26, 2012 at 12:47 AM

Hi Dao, I really love your Uganda pages! And this islands looks like a wonderful place. Great to see that Jane Goodall is involved, I adore her.
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Herwig1961 Jan 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM

Great infos here!I am right now in Uganda but doubt to see this Island:-(((Greetings
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angiebabe Apr 23, 2008 at 3:44 PM

Great experiences youve had here - you look like you couldve shot out off the back of the boat back over the equator again tho! Good to know people care.
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SLLiew Feb 16, 2008 at 2:31 AM

Great to see chimps in the wild and crossing the Equator. I live a 5 degrees N. Cheers, SL
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Gillybob Feb 11, 2008 at 12:06 PM

Looking forward to seeing the final product but already a good start to another great page! Gillybob greetings