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• Visit Ngamba and Support a Worthy Cause

  Cynthia S,,Nov 20, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  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.

  

  

  

  

  

• Beozek to Ngamba Island

  563mattiasl,,Nov 20, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Very goodgids.De boat to the island was very nice and quiet. On the island itself you can see the chimpanzees up close and with payment you can also help with feeding. A nice trip to do in Uganda. Was a very nice experience. Definitely recommended.

• It is a wonderfully...

  lynettev12,,Oct 27, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  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!!

• Chimpanzee sanctuary with some human interaction

  pvasquezg,,Aug 1, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  The visit is to an island after a boat trip on Lake Victoria to an island where the sanctuary is located. After being received a guide explains the mission and history of the sanctuary with a cup of coffee. After that, the visit culminates with the observation and the possibility of feeding, throwing pieces of fruit, the chimpanzees that are free on the island and come to different times used to look for these snacks. I thought there would be no human interaction, so this last part disappointed me a little. Animals look well taken care of.

  

• Very rough getting there by the boat!

  David D,,Jun 15, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  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.

• Day out seeing the Chimps.

  PatRedmond,,Nov 15, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great day out to the island to see the chimpanzees. On the way back the boat stopped at the equator for a photo. Diana, our driver was a great host.

  

• diana is the best tour guide!

  P9258YWoliviad,,Apr 25, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  i am a solo female traveller and diana made me feel so safe and welcome! she is so kind and caring, i cannot recommend her enough! 🫶💘☀️

• Need to experience it for yourself!

  Michelle B,,Mar 7, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great place! Fun way to get to the island too. Very informative guide and lots and lots of chimps! 😍

  

• A good experience

  I3806SVjonathanb,,Feb 10, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  The main tour guide picks you up from the city and takes you to the boat docking area, you enjoy a boat trip, then a guide takes over on the island - joined up. Only 4 out of 5 stars because it is a bit pricey. If you have cash you could save money doing the stages yourself.

  

  

• Way to expensive

  rainescarolyn,,Feb 3, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  2.00

  The chimps and the island was fine the reason for the low rating is the value for the money. Already was expensive costing $240 for the trip supposed to be from 9am to 3pm. Was only 15 minutes from my hotel. I was flying out that night so wanted something to last most of the day. Was very surprised when they had me back from boat ride at 12:30 not 3! Was on the island only 2 hours total. I explained my trip was supposed to end at 3 pm but fell on deaf ears.

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