The sanctuary on Ngamba is lovingly referred to as the “Chimp Island
A trip to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a moving experience. It is “home” to close to 50 chimpanzees that were orphaned when civil wars erupted in Uganda and neighbouring countries, forests were destroyed to make way for ranches and agricultural tracts, or their mothers were hunted down for meat.
A trip to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a moving experience.
It is “home” to close to 50 chimpanzees that were orphaned when civil wars erupted in Uganda and neighbouring countries, forests were destroyed to make way for ranches and agricultural tracts, or their mothers were hunted down for meat. The sanctuary, lovingly referred to as the “Chimp Island,” also provides shelter and long-term care to infant chimpanzees who were rescued from being sold off as exotic pets.
You can go on a Uganda tour at any time of the year. Because Uganda is located near the Equator and is perched at some height from the sea level, almost the whole of the country enjoys an equitable climate throughout the year. The temperatures throughout the year do not vary greatly; they are in the balmy “sightseeing” zone almost always.
Due to its elevation, Uganda is cooler than most other African countries, which means that the summers here are pleasant and ideal for going on sightseeing tours and safaris. Although there are two well-marked rainy seasons here, be assured that your holiday in Lake Victoria and around will not be spoiled by the rains. Short bursts of heavy rain here are interspersed with brilliant sunshine that dry up the ground and brighten up the day for you.
