Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Chimpanzee sanctuary on Ngamba Island, Lake Victoria, Uganda.
The sanctuary spans 100 acres of rainforest on Lake Victoria, providing natural habitats and diverse food sources for rescued chimpanzees.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority established this sanctuary in 1998 to care for orphaned eastern chimpanzees rescued from various regions of East Africa.
The sanctuary conducts research on chimpanzee behavior and biology, contributing to scientific knowledge while educating visitors about primate conservation.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary by boat from Entebbe and observe two daily feeding sessions through guided tours arranged by Wild Frontiers Uganda.
The facility implements eco-friendly practices including solar energy, rainwater collection, and compost toilets to minimize environmental impact.
Inception: 1998
Website: http://ngambaisland.org
GPS coordinates: -0.10400,32.65300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:17
Uganda features national parks with mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and rhinoceroses. The country has waterfalls on the Nile, volcanic lakes, snow-capped mountains, and rainforests. Major cities include Kampala, the capital on seven hills, Jinja at the source of the Nile, and Entebbe by Lake Victoria. The area also hosts archaeological sites, temples, and historical palaces.
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