Uganda · Beach & Island

5-Day Ssese Islands Tour with Ngamba Chimpanzees and Fishing

5 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Meet and feed chimpanzees at Ngamba Island
02 Enjoy a romantic sunset boat cruise to Virgin Island
03 Explore the dense tropical rainforest on a guided forest walk
04 Discover the caves of the Ssese Islands
05 Unwind and relax on the islands' beaches

Embark on a 5-day tour to the tropical Ssese Islands of Lake Victoria, with a stop at Ngamba Island to meet chimpanzees, enjoy bird watching, and swim on the equator. Explore the islands' dense tropical rainforest on a guided forest walk, unwind on the beaches, and take a romantic sunset boat cruise to Virgin Island. You will also try sport fishing for freshwater species such as Tilapia, Nile Perch, and Lungfish, while discovering the caves and laid-back island atmosphere of this Ugandan getaway.

Embark on a 5-day tour to the tropical Ssese Islands of Lake Victoria, with a stop at Ngamba Island to meet chimpanzees, enjoy bird watching, and swim on the equator.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Entebbe, Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Your Lodge

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed, briefed, and transferred to your lodge in Entebbe by our tour driver-guide.

Overnight: 2 Friends Hotel

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 02

Transfer to Ngamba Island and Chimpanzee Encounters

At exactly 08:20 am, you will be picked up from your lodge and transferred to Ngamba Island, where you will see chimpanzees and feed them, shop at the island gift shop, indulge in bird watching, and enjoy other wildlife encounters. You may also swim on the equator, visit a neighbouring fishing village, or simply sunbathe and relax.
Later, retire, relax, and enjoy dinner and a campfire with music.

Overnight: Brovad Sand Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03

Guided Forest Walk, Virgin Island Cruise and Campfire

At exactly 06:30 am, after breakfast, you will go for a morning guided forest nature walk in the dense tropical rainforest on the island. Later, retire for lunch, enjoy a swim, participate in beach games, and head out for a sunset boat cruise to Virgin Island in the evening. This is the most romantic boat cruise and one you should not miss during your visit to the islands.
A campfire and entertainment will follow in the evening.

Accommodation

Overnight: Brovad Sand Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 04

Sport Fishing and Ssese Islands Cave Exploration

After your early morning breakfast at 06:30 am, go for sport fishing and get a chance to explore the different freshwater fish species caught in Uganda, including Tilapia, Nile Perch, and Lungfish, to mention a few.
Later, retire and embark on a trip to explore the Ssese Islands and the caves.
Then, return to the lodge for a campfire and dinner.

Overnight: Brovad Sand Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 05

Return Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast at 07:30 am, meet your guide and be transferred back to Entebbe to catch your flight.

Overnight: No

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Where this trip takes you

Ngamba Island chimpanzees, Virgin Island sunset cruise, Ssese Islands beaches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Life jackets on all boat cruises
English-speaking Ugandan tour guide
All water transportation in a luxurious MV Brovad boat
All fees, including VAT taxes
All ground transportation on the island in 4x4 safari vehicles
All ground transfers from and to Kampala
Full-board accommodation
All meals
All trip activities mentioned in the itinerary
Covid-19 masks and sanitizers

What's Not Included

Visa
Flight ticket
Shopping
Travel insurance
Accommodation after the trip
PCR Covid test ($30pp)

What to bring

Passport, travel insurance documents, itinerary, and e-tickets
Clothes and accessories
Two long-sleeve shirts and 3 or 4 T-shirts, though this may depend on the number of days you spend on your safari
A pair of comfortable shorts
A lightweight raincoat
Cotton pants/trousers
Sunglasses
Swimsuit (most camps and lodges have swimming pools)
Safari sunhat and woollen hat
Comfortable, sturdy hiking/walking boots and socks
Money belt
A pair of sandals (to wear around the camp)
Warm jacket/fleece
Cotton light scarf or bandana
Underwear and pyjamas (should be cotton so they dry easily after washing)
Binoculars, camera, and video equipment
Laptop, music, phone, iPad, or tablet
Electrical adaptor
Rechargeable torch
Sunblock or sunscreen
Personal toiletries like soap, conditioner, shampoo, moisturiser, deodorants, and toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Sanitary products (ladies)
After-sun cream
Malaria pills (in case they are needed)
Antiseptic gel (to wash your hands just in case there is no water near you)
Medicines (painkillers like Tylenol or aspirin, and cold and flu medicines)
Band-Aids

Know before you go

Ssese Islands tour is one of the best travel packages for not only local tourists but also for non-residents. A collection of 84 islands makes up what we know as the Ssese Islands, with the largest island in the archipelago called Bugala Island. Its largest town, Kalangala, serves as the headquarters of the district that carries the same name, Kalangala District. The islands are among the most popular tourist attractions on a Ugandan tour. They are associated with clear fresh waters, white sandy beaches, virgin forests, and sparse populations, allowing people to escape the stressful life of busy urban areas. The romantic atmosphere around the islands makes them a perfect place for holidaymakers, couples, lovers, and honeymooners.
Visit Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which is home to 52 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees. This sanctuary provides arguably the best opportunity anywhere in Africa to observe chimpanzee behaviour and interaction at close quarters.

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