Uganda · Up-Close Animal Experiences

2-Day Chimpanzee Tracking Tour of Ngamba Island with Forest Walk

2 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch the fascinating chimp feeding session at Ngamba Island
02 Stay overnight at the Ngamba Island sanctuary camp
03 Join an exciting forest walk with juvenile chimpanzees aged 4 to 7
04 Enjoy a scenic boat ride between Kampala and Ngamba Island

Set off from Kampala on a boat trip to Ngamba Island, home to orphaned chimpanzees at the sanctuary. Watch the fascinating chimp feeding session, where their different characters come to life through whistles, claps, and lively interactions. Stay overnight on the island and enjoy a fresh forest setting before joining an exciting forest walk with juvenile chimpanzees aged between 4 and 7. This short wildlife experience offers close encounters with the chimps before returning to Kampala.

During feeding time, there is real drama as you observe the different characters of the chimps, with some whistling for food and others clapping.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Ngamba Island and Chimp Feeding Experience

Drive from Kampala to arrive at the pier before 0900hr, then board a boat for a journey of 45 minutes to 1 hour. After arrival, attend a short briefing and introduction before it is time for feeding the chimps and enjoying the fascinating show your newfound friends can put on. During feeding time, there is real drama as you observe the different characters of the chimps, with some whistling for food and others clapping.

Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the fresh breeze.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngamba Island Sanctuary Camp.

Day 02

Forest Walk with Juvenile Chimpanzees and Return to Kampala

Wake up for the forest walk, where you will interact with the juvenile chimpanzee group aged between 4 and 7 years old. They may climb all over you during the forest walk, and they may expect you to carry them, so be ready for the excitement.
Board your boat back to the mainland, where you will meet your guide for your drive back to Kampala, where the safari ends.