Uganda’s renowned Chimpanzee Sanctuary
island, Ngamba, has narrowly missed getting a full 5 star rating by Trip Adviser, when they earned their Certificate of Excellence for 2013.
ChimpSanct_02Home to over 40 chimps for the past 15 years,
most rescued from illegal traders or found at the airport attempting to smuggle
them out of the country, the island is near reaching its capacity and efforts
are underway to secure a second island for the same purpose, to create another
safe home and environment for the animals.
Visitors are able to see the chimps while being fed, as well
as interacting in the forest or open glades, giving an insight into chimp life
for those unable to track them at for instance Kyambura Gorge or Kibale Forest,
among several other locations across Uganda where chimps can be found with
relative ease.
Daily trips are available for visitors keen to see mankind’s
closest relative in nature, leaving from the Entebbe pier and those interested
to spend a night on the island, a tented safari camp is available for bookings.
Congrats to Lilly Ajarova, Executive Director of Ngamba Island and her
committed team of staff, researchers and handlers.
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