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I’m Bahati
Meet Chimp Bahati Bahati is an adult female who is estimated to be born in 1990, she was confiscated from Kibaale western Uganda and arrived at Ngamba in October 1998.She is slightly dark faced chimpanzee and her name means “Luck” in Swahili. She is an adult female who is rarely caught in conflicts and therefore […]
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I’m Becky
Hello, Becky is an adult female chimp who is estimated to be born in 1991 and Ugandan by origin. She was confiscated from Kampala and arrived at Ngamba in October 1998.She is average sized chimpanzee with droopy lower lips and bald forehead. Becky attracts attention by making a “haa haa” noise during feeding time. Becky […]
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I’m Asega
Meet Chimp Asega Asega is an adult male who came from Democratic Republic of Congo and estimated to be born in 1998.He was confiscated from Arua, Uganda and arrived at Ngamba December 1999. Chimp Asega is amongst the most intelligent in the juveniles, very acrobatic, best at high jumping and uses his brains rather than […]
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Meet Chimp Billi
Hello, Billi is a female chimpanzee who came from DRC and is estimated to have been born early in 1998. She was confiscated from Arua and arrived at Ngamba on 18th February 2001. She is a tall average sized juvenile chimp with a bald patch and a well-defined ridge above her eye brows. She was […]
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Baby girl chimpanzee born at Ngamba Island
On 17th February 2016, a baby girl chimpanzee was born at Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary by Kyewunyo(Surprise) one of the female chimpanzees’ at the island. The mother of the baby girl chimpanzee was also born at the island 1st July 2002. In this case we are allowed to say like mother like daughter because Surprise […]
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Hi, My Name is: Afrika
Early 2007 Sex: Female Origin: Kashoya Kitomi National Forest, UGANDA Arrived at Ngamba: 18th June 2008 Confiscated: Near Kashoya Kitomi National Forest Reserve by UWA rangers at Kyambura Wildlife Reserve (QENP) Before she was confiscated, Afrika had been confined in an improvised wooden cage with no provision for stretching, except when she extended her arm to get food. Surviving only […]
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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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