• Executive Director’s Remarks 2023

    Greetings, Reflecting on this past year fills us with immense gratitude for your steadfast support, which has enabled us to continue our vital mission of conserving and caring for the remarkable chimpanzees at Ngamba Island. The year 2023 has been a testament to remarkable achievements, impactful initiatives, and significant milestones:  Celebrating 25 years of Ngamba […]

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  • Social Evaluation Strategies of Chimpanzees in a Puzzle Box Task

    Research Report by Stefanie Keupp & Esther Herrmann Introduction The aim of our study was to investigate the social evaluation abilities of chimpanzees in the context of puzzle box tasks. We sought to understand how chimpanzees form impressions of their peers’ competence, and how these impressions influence their partner choice in competitive and cooperative settings. […]

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  • Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s 25th Anniversary

    In a world that often demands our attention elsewhere, the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary stands as a beacon of hope and dedication to the conservation of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. This year, the sanctuary celebrated its 25th anniversary with a series of remarkable events that underscored the significance of this milestone. From […]

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  • REOPENING NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY

    The Management of Chimpanzee Trust wishes to inform the public that after consultations with various stakeholders and putting in place Standard Operating Procedures for the containment of the possible spread of COVID-19 to chimpanzees, we are now open for tourism at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, starting October 1st 2020. The tourism activities at Ngamba Island […]

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    Flooding at Ngamba Island has reduced

    Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is beginning to see some light as the water levels on Lake Victoria start to recede. The reduction in flooding at Ngamba island led to damage of some facilities, including the chimp electric fence and the visitor and staff housing. The pier was also submerged, making it difficult to deliver supplies […]

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  • Why choose to visit Ngamba Island Chimps?

    Easter Gateway at Ngamba Island Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary will give you the pleasure to enjoy your Easter in comfort and luxury away from the busy life of the city. You are guaranteed to find the most tailored option to make your stay in Ngamba Island one of the greatest. Simply book your Easter Holiday […]

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  • Happy International day for Biological Diversity 2017

    Chimpanzee Trust wishes you a happy bio-diversity day 2017. The Trust dedicated to conserving, restoring and managing forests and all other ecosystem services that forests have, and directly the flagship endangered chimpanzee species. Chimpanzee Trust contributes to its conservation, with the knowledge that chimpanzee conservation, leads to safeguarding of the forests, and all other forest […]

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  • St Patrick’s day Travel deals

    May your days be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart, and warmed by the smiles of the people you love. Enjoy the luck of St Patrick’s day with the chimp family @Ngamba Island Uganda on Lake Victoria. Book Now

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  • Have a Close-up Chimpanzee Encounter and Make a Difference in the Lives of Chimpanzees

    Experience a rare incredible opportunity to view and interact with chimpanzees in a near-wild setting while helping to conserve their precious habitat and contribute to the conservation of their species. The all fees go directly towards helping cover the recurring cost of the sanctuary and ensuring the well-being of our chimpanzees. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary […]

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