PHOTO: Chimps grooming each other at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria, Uganda.
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary the flagship project of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT) is fundraising to refurbish the sanctuary enclosure / electric fencing system for the sanctuary. The electric fence – erected about 10 years ago – today helps staff, visitors, students, local communities and tourists view the Chimpanzees with minimal or no contact.
The forested island of 100 acres is located 23 km offshore from Entebbe and provides a safe haven where orphaned chimpanzees are free to roam. It offers a unique opportunity for close viewing of chimpanzees in their natural environment. Supplementary feeding brings the chimpanzees within metres of the raised walkway, specially designed for easy viewing. It’s a fantastic vantage point for photos and to appreciate the chimps now resident on this small island.
If you live in Uganda – or are visiting – Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a must-do experience and a great day out (you can even stay overnight on Ngamba Island!) I’ve visited numerous times and can’t wait to go again! It’s fun, educational and directly supports the chimpanzees. CSWT’s CEO Lilly Ajarova has been a volunteer Director of UCF (the Uganda Conservation Foundation) for many years and it’s always an honour to support such a committed lady, a fellow marketer and conservationist. She’s been a inspiration to me.
UPDATE: This event was a great success!
To find out about upcoming kids events, fundraisers and more at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, email reservations@ngambaisland.org or call +256 414 320662 / +256 758 221880.
The photo was taken at the cafe in the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), formerly known as Entebbe Zoo. It’s two minutes walk from where the boat to Ngamba is moored and morringlovely place to chill out.
Charlotte,
Thank you very much for your support by spreading the words about the carnival. We had a very successful day with 400 kids despite the rainy weather we had on Sunday. It was fantastic. The kids and the adults who kept around all had a terrific time! We got lots of games; indoors and out door sponsored and everyone was engaged. We raised some money but not enough for the requirement of the electric fence refurbishment.
The Sheraton Kampala Hotel has committed to having this as an annual event so we hope we can have more people in the future for the fan and also to get the required support for Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Best regards, Lilly
Dear Lilly, I’m delighted to hear the event went so well. I was thinking of you all as the heavens opened that morning! in fact, the heavyrains came down on us as we were doing a birdwatching walk from Namuwongo down to Port Bell. We were following the railway track and were at ‘the point of no return’ – it was as far to walk back, as it was to walk forward and we had to run and seek refuge in a mud hut for an hour and half!
Fantastic news about the Sheraton Kampala committing to support an annual event forNgamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary this gives CSWT plenty of time to get lots more fans interacting with you on Facebook 🙂
Uganda is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your wonderful stories on Uganda.
Wonderful platform for contributing our views concerning our Tourism Industry. All well wishers out there, please make a resolution for 2012 to visit Man’s Closest Relative at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria, Uganda!!!
Pant Hoots!!
Thanks Ivan! Pant hoots to you too! 🙂
This looks fab! I have spent some time in Rwanda and Uganda and I’ve gotta say I love your blog name!
Hi Amy, thanks for stopping by. Glad you like the name Diary of a Muzungu – I do have a lot of fun with it 🙂
Did you visit Ngamba Island Chimpanzee and Wildlife Sanctuary while you were in Uganda? It’s a brilliant ecotourism experience. I can’t wait to revisit the island with Ngamba’s CEO Lilly Ajarova and fellow primatologist Julia Lloyd in the New Year.
Another chimp blog coming your way in 2016…. PANT HOOTS!