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The Kabaka’s Coronation: A Sultan, Politician and Joyful Affair

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Kabaka Coronation

What started as a drive would climax in an event-packed coronation for the Kabaka, a king in the Buganda kingdom. First a man, Abubakar Ssentongo would get himself a house. Ssentongo, also a subject of the Kabaka who lives in the Katabi sub-county is an old man battling a severe spinal cord impairment.

Sadly with over 10 children and a wife to provide for, the man had found himself in a dire situation. So, together with Habitat for Humanity, and as part of his drive to the coronation, the Kabaka Ronald Mwenda Mutebi gifted Ssentongo a house. Yes, a house!

Fast-forward to the coronation day, the Sultan of Sokoko Caliphate in Nigeria, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar was present in the event graced by thousands. The extremely excited crowd gathered at Nkumba University, in Katabi town within in Wakiso District. As is the norm, a county is graced with the opportunity to organize and host the event, and this year, it was Busiro county, ardent subjects of their king.

With the theme ‘the role of Cultural Leaders in Providing Health and Education’ the event seemed to have attracted a host of local politicians. Hard to miss was vocal singer cum legislator, Robert Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine. Though he couldn’t attend, the President was also very well represented by his Vice President, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, who brought with him a Shs50million contributions towards the coronation preparations.

Note that this event is the anniversary of the day the Kabaka Ronald Mwenda Mutebi was crowned king. It must also be remembered that the cultural leader was first coroneted still in Busiro county in 1993. This came as a commitment by government to re-instate traditional leaders and let monarchies thrive within our national politics.

Obukalabanda: A Wooden Sandal That Was the ‘in-thing’

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Obukalabanda Wooden Sandals

Obukalabanda! Call it something tough! There was a time life was simple. When the air was cleaner and fashion breezy. Yes, it might have been eons ago, but it was a perfect time. A time when the world was effortlessly beautiful, and wooden sandals were en vogue. Also fondly called, obukalabanda by the people from the central. This was before today’s Gucci.

Far away from it in fact. Miu Miu and Jimmy Choo’s of this world didn’t even exist, not at all. An era where shoes were a myth and walking barefoot was not a problem.

So people got creative, they figured that they had to find a way of insulating their feet from the rough ground. It had to be something that would weather stones and thorns, it had to be strong. Something wooden, mahogany for the feet, and so they birthed the wooden sandals. Yes, these were sandals made out of wood.

To flirter and provide comfort, they would cut it into a foot-shaped base and design a little ‘anchor’ on which the big toe and index toe would hold. Yeah, we know, we agree too that it sounds hectic and uncomfortable, but it was on in-thing. These sandals were fashionable and durable. To adorn them was to have made it in life, never mind that the two toes felt like over-worked donkeys at the end of the day, these shoes rocked.

96-year-old Agwang Philomena chuckles at how sore her toes felt, but as a daughter of a clan chief, she dared not step out of the compound without them. “I am telling you those shoes would hurt the toes, especially for us who were heavy,” she laughingly recalls. “But any girl wearing them was of a higher class, just like we looked at the women who went to school and became teachers in our village.”

Agwang remembers how hard you had to scrub the feet before wearing the sandal. “There was this small stone outside the bathroom, we would spend hours scrubbing our feet there,” Agwang who hails from Bukedea District chuckles. “You can’t wear wooden shoes and again have torn legs!”

These shoes many agree could stand all kinds of weather and all kinds of surfaces; rough or smooth. They mirrored class and style. If you owned a pair, you belonged to society’s creme.  Purists loathed them for their ugly shape, but who minded the shape, anyway? People loved them anyhow. But when civilization knocked on the door, they have wiped off the face of the earth.

Choosing Cars for Corporate Transfers in Uganda

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Choosing the best car to help you achieve your dreams in most cases puzzles most travelers on business or wildlife safari in Uganda and at times leaves them out of choice up on landing in the airport. If you are planning your vacation to Uganda, you ought to be keen when making decision on which means of transportation to use. When it comes to travel, you will need to hire car that offers you total comfort from a reputable car hire company and for excellent and corporate airport transfers, we have variety of vehicles to help you realize your dreams. With several car rental companies that are widely distributed within Uganda, you have to be very careful while choosing the ideal company to deal with. To help you make your safari memorable, we have listed some of the factors that you need to put into consideration when choosing a corporate airport transfer in Uganda.

Company efficiency

One of the vital factors to consider when looking for corporate airport transfer services in Uganda should be efficiency of car hire service provider. No visitor enjoys discomfort after a long journey in classic aeroplane. You therefore need that luxurious VIP vehicle that offers you that classic and excellent experience to and from hotel or business meeting. The car should have excellent interior together with better air conditioning and professional driver to ensure that you are comfortable and you are not inconvenienced while on a road trip. Cross check online and read through the previous travelers’ reviews to ascertain what they have said about the same company that you intend to deal with.

The category of car

Before selecting the vehicle to use for your travel interests, you need to know how many visitors need an airport transfer and where possible you can even contact the transportation service provider for more details. You need to hire a vehicle that accommodates all travelers with no discomfort and above all, it should be pocket friendly. For over 30 visitors the best car to hire should be the coaster bus and if there are around 15 you can get one of the stylish Mercedes Benzes or Land Cruiser that takes around 2 to 3 visitors per transfer.

Look at other options

This is another important factor that you need to put into consideration. You need to consider the price as well as other offers from other car rental companies to help you make comparisons so as to come up with the best choice for your transfer to and from the airport. You can call more than five companies and choose only one with the best services and pocket friendly prices.

In conclusion, if you plan to book a car for transfer in Uganda especially business meetings or hotel or even the safari lodges, simply contact us and we shall be at your service. We are trust worthy, reliable and reputable car hire company that you consider if you are planning to hire a car for corporate transfers in this country.

AFCON: Just like that, Ugandans Love the DR Congo

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DR Congo Vs Uganda

But DRC was not taking this joke lying. A one Teekay wrote, “Someone please ndibhalanziseiwo so we lost 1nil to Egypt and same Egypt beat Uganda and DRC 2nil each that’s the same Uganda we drew 1 all against.” He then cried out, “Same Uganda beat DRC 2nil n the same DRC beat us 4nil. What a joke.”

It wasn’t that the Egypt-Uganda Cranes match ended on a painful 2-1 loss for Uganda Cranes. That almost didn’t matter. The irony, right? It was that suddenly, Social Media was awash with Ugandans singing the praise of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

See, the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a very stimulating time for the continent. A game of football that starts out with 24 teams will be reduced in phases, knock-out phases that is to the final two. As an online site, The South African would put it, “One of the key points of intrigue is the expansion of the tournament from 16 to 24 teams.” This they go on to explain means making it through to the first round of knockout matches is possible even if a side does not finish at the top of the table.”

But then, why is Uganda celebrating the fact that Zimbabwe, a team it drew with last week had been beaten by DRC, a team they (Uganda) beat 2-1? “DR Congo as our beloved neighbor whipped Zimbabwe 4-0, and the mathematics made it easier for us to progress to the next stage,” Steven Odeke, arts, and sports journalist offers. “That is why we love them today.” That means Uganda has made it to second place in group A, despite losing to Egypt in last night’s game.

That aside, it was seeing leaders and just different people reacting with a satirical love for DRC that was hilarious. “UBC betrayed us but DRC did not! Congratulations Uganda upon making it to the next round of #AFCON2019,” former leader of the opposition, Winnie Kiiza wrote. Soon, Don Wanyama, the Presidential senior press secretary, also joined in on the joke and even tagged a friend, “Ours was to play beautiful football. Scoring was assigned to DR Congo. Something good finally from the land of Asuman Bisiika.”

In a hilarious post, comedian, Herbert Mendo aka, Teacher Mpamiire was quick to tell Egypt that River Nile, had in fact shifted to the beloved DRC. One Sir Gordon Tukwasibwe also sarcastically said, “Thank you DRC for the great work done. You can now join EAC. To #Kenya. If DRC did it, you can also do it. Deal with #Senegal please!”

But DRC was not taking this joke lying. A one Teekay wrote, “Someone please ndibhalanziseiwo so we lost 1 Nil to Egypt and same Egypt beat Uganda and DRC 2:0 each that’s the same Uganda we drew 1 all against.” He then cried out, “Same Uganda beat DR Congo 2:0 in the same DRC beat us 4nil. What a joke.”

The Connotation of the Independence Monument

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For over five decades ever since Uganda got its Independence, the independence monument has imposingly stood height of 6 meters at the heart of the capital between the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Grand Imperial Hotel and Stan-Chart bank whilst staring down at the Grand Imperial Hotel to the right and Standard Chartered Bank to the left.

It is one of the most distinctive landmark of Uganda, a work of art that shows a woman with wrapping all over her body standing firmly on the ground with her legs slightly parted while hoisting a child in the air. The child looks like a little boy with his hands raised in victory. This signifies a new born country let free from colonialism and bondages.

This was the work of Gregory Maloba, a Luhya sculptor from Kenya who studied and taught art at Makerere University from 1939- 1965. He executed this work using from cement, sand, iron bars and wire mesh in the months towards the day of Uganda’s Independence, October 9, 1962. Gregory Maloba was one of the better-known artists then with a well-documented track record in art at that time. Gregory was assisted by John Kisaka, one of his graduate students, now a retired teacher.

 

It is said that this monument was deemed incomplete as the initial sketch had two human figures at each side, each playing a trumpet, perhaps as a sign of jubilation. Despite this, the Independence monument turned out to be of much artistic and symbolic significance to Uganda.

In time for the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the Independence Monument was revamped and the wall behind it painted with a few stripes of the Uganda Flag colors.

The Independence monument is a must see if you are travelling to Kampala. With the beautification around the monument, you need to carry your camera for the memorable capture of the sight. This is among Kampala’s top Attractions and best sight when doing city walks

Planning a Budget Primate Safari in Uganda

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Are you planning to go on a budget safari to Uganda? This is an opportunity to participate in this activity and save more money for other expenses. Take advantage of this opportunity and achieve your dream of meet some of man’s closest relatives.

See Gorillas

Would you like to go on a budget gorilla trek in Uganda? There are amazing offers for those who would like to see the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda. With a gorilla permit selling at only USD600, there are better deals for those who choose to go gorilla trekking in Uganda if compared with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Another great way to save is traveling during the low season. There are low season discounts on almost all safari lodges within major destinations in Uganda. The months of mid March to Mid May attract discounts and deals from lodge owners thus  making your trip more affordable.

See Chimpanzees

Chimpanzee tracking permits for normal seasons are $150 per person for Foreign Non-Residents, $100 for foreign residents and Shs 100,000. This is greatly reduced to $100 for foreign non-residents, $75 for foreign residents and Shs 75,000 for East African Community residents during the low season in April, May and November.

The discounted chimpanzee permits were introduced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the body in charge of Wildlife Conservation in partnership with the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) to give the chance to tourists who are left out during the high season or cater for those traveling on budget safaris. Not only that, this is a strategy of counteracting the seasonality effect where tourist numbers reduce in some months hence low rates of permits encourage Uganda safaris.

Where to See Chimpanzees in Uganda

The popular Kibale Forest National Park is the capital for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda and is a home to over 1500 Chimpanzees out of the total 5000 found within the country. With such large numbers in Kibale Forest, tourists have higher chances of sighting them while on a safari. This park is also popular for the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHE) where tourists spend the whole day with these primates to observe them feed, groom, mate and play. It costs only $220 per person for all seasons which might be luxurious for tourists traveling on budget but the experience is worthwhile. Just as normal Chimpanzee tracking, permits for the CHE can be acquired from Uganda Wildlife Authority Head offices or through Tour operators who will charge some commission.

Chimpanzees are also found in Budongo Forest Reserve within Murchison Falls National Park, Kalinzu Forest Reserve and the Kyambura Gorge within Queen Elizabeth National Park but Kibale Forest National park offers the most unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. The Low season is also conducted during the rainy season but that doesn’t mean that the activity doesn’t continue. Even when it rains in the morning, the activity can eventually go on after the rain stops. However, these primates inhabit the Tropical rain forests where the weather is highly unpredictable hence when you expect it to be a rainy season, you might track chimps without rain interrupting. Therefore when you travel, be prepared of rain at anytime of the year.

On top of the discounted permit, the advantage of chimpanzee tracking during the low season (rainy season) is that it takes a shorter time to find these primates. With abundance of food in this season, the Chimpanzees tend to move to nearer places hence it becomes easier to locate them.

The number one principle of chimpanzee tracking in any season is advance preparation for the activity which includes purchasing the permits on time, carrying and wearing the right things such as long trousers, long sleeved shirts, strong waterproof hiking boots, rain jackets, cameras, binoculars, carry a walking stick, enough drinking water and packed lunch on the day of tracking.

Therefore, chimpanzee tracking is an interesting safari experience that allows tourists to meet face to face with man’s closest relatives. With the introduction of the discounted Chimpanzee permits, budget tourists also have to chance to wee these riveting creatures.

Why Rent Toyota 4×4 Cars in Uganda

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In Uganda car rental business, the Toyota 4×4 cars are the most popular hired vehicles to travelers. On each and every Ugandan car rental company website you may come across, 99% of them display and rent out Toyota 4×4 cars. These kinds of cars have rewarded both the car rental companies and their customers since they never disappoint as they are combative and always do the job for any purpose of travel they are hired for.

The Toyota cars are not only common in the car rental business but also in the country at large for other purposes. The Toyota cars are Japanese manufactured cars and most of them that are brought in Uganda are also used cars but these are always in very good condition. The commonly hired 4×4 cars in Uganda are Toyota rav4s, land cruisers, Toyota Hiace (safari vans), Toyota super customs and Toyota coasters

Below are the detailed reasons as to why Toyota 4×4 cars are the most commonly hired cars in Uganda to travelers:

In essence Toyota 4×4 cars are very cheap to purchase opposed to other kinds of cars like Mercedes, range rovers and jeep. With consideration that Uganda is a developing country with its people not being so much financially empowered so the entrepreneurs are more comfortable to buy the Toyota cars to operate the car rental business other than other brands of cars that may end up eating up all the capital.

In addition to the above, these 4×4 car rentals in Uganda are very cheap to maintain as their spare parts in Uganda are very common and this makes them cheaper than other types of cars so incase of any damage, a traveler can easily buy a cheap spare part and replace immediately and he/she commences with the journey. The repair workshops of these vehicles are also widely spread around the country and a traveler can never get stuck on the way in case of a car breakdown.

Furthermore, these kinds of 4×4 cars are very cheap to drive as their fuel consumption is relatively low compared to other brands of cars. For example a Toyota ra4 consumes a maximum of 1900cc and this makes it among the least vehicle consumers of fuel. In essence due to low rate of fuel consumption the traveler is always in position to spare some money that can be used on other travel expenses than the rental car alone.

The Toyota 4×4 cars are very combative, durable and composed on the ground and this makes them the ideal cars for Ugandan roads that lead to the tourism destinations and other country side areas that are raged, marram and slippery. These cars have a full time four wheel drive that can make them move without any challenge during the rainy season on the marram roads. Due to these vehicle’s combativeness and strength, it is why a land cruiser a Toyota brand is called the grand car for safari tours in Africa.

These 4×4 cars also have ample space in the interior and soft seats which make the travelers have a comfortable experience while driving in Uganda since they can easily stretch their bodies with competition for space. The vehicles also have enough space in the trunk for the travelers’ luggage that is always large.

The vehicles are also safe and secure to travel by due to the way they are manufactured. They have front and hind guards at the exteriors of the cars, air bags in the steering and strong seat belts that can protect the driver and the passengers from severely getting harmed in case of an accident.

The Toyota 4×4 cars are very simple to drive. These have the simplest driving tech as anyone can easily drive them without getting any challenge. Every tool and button is well streamed and can easily be comprehended by any driver.

The Toyota 4×4 cars are very good looking cars both in the interior and on the exterior design and this makes them attractive to travelers. Travelers always want travel in very beautiful and elegant cars that can create a good impression to the onlookers along the road and also the people they tend to meet in their final destination.

These 4×4 cars also have equipment that enhance traveling that is to say they have very good air conditioners that can regulate temperatures in the car. Remember Uganda sometimes gets hot up to 35⁰C so traveling in these 4×4 cars makes heat not much of a problem. They also have drinks and food handles that are used to drink and eat easily without any hardship. In addition, most of these cars that are rented out have pop up roofs which make tourists see wildlife and nature easily in the national parks while on self drive tours.

These Toyota 4×4 cars will always champion the car rental business in Uganda since they are very durable, combative, cheap and also exquisite to ride.

Buganda Traditional Wear

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Clothing is part of culture because it defines who people are. A Muganda woman typically wears a gomesi. This is a floor-length, brightly colored cloth dress with a square neckline and short, puffed sleeves.

First Gomes

The first Gomesi was made of bark cloth however today they come in materials such as silk, cotton and other fabrics. A gomesi is not a single clothing but rather one that is accompanied with several garments to make it whole like the Kikoy which is an undergarment that is worn to add weight.

The garment is fastened with a sash traditionally known as a kitambala placed around the waist over the hips, and two buttons on the left side of the neckline.

The indigenous dress of the Baganda man is a kanzu, a masculine outfit that looks similar to a tunic and is mostly composed of a white or cream fabric. It’s made from silk, cotton, poplin, or linen. Linen kanzus are the most expensive.

Buganda Kanzu

The Kanzu, unlike other specific attires, cuts across several tribes, and almost all Ugandan men wear it during cultural functions. The Kanzu has a make of a dress and the men usually wear trousers beneath it plus a coat over their shoulders to match with it.

Traditionally, the busuuti was strapless and made from bark cloth. The busuuti is worn on all festive and ceremonial occasions like introduction parties, giveaways, and coronation ceremonies.

The Significance of the Gomesi and Kanzu is to promote decency and respect in public. Different tribes around Uganda and worldwide have adopted this traditional wear. The Gomesi and Kanzus are easily customized into different designs and colors as preferred by different individuals.

Put in mind that when wearing these traditional cloths you have to be gracious. Men ought not to hold the kanzu when walking to avoid it from touching the ground. Never let the undergarment be seen. And never alter the traditional design of the gomesi or kanzu because it ceases to be the known traditional wear.

These traditional outfits can be bought from shops in the city centre of Kampala at places like; Mukwano Arcade, Kiyembe shopping centre, Craft Village and several shops around Kampala town.

In order to own one, you’ve got to buy material of your preference, then take it for measurements to a tailor who then sews it into a Gomesi but for a Kanzu, the gentleman has to fit in to find the perfect size and height of it. The Busuutis are quite affordable but the material you want will determine how much you will have to spend.

Meningitis in Uganda: All You Need to Know

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Meningitis Vaccination in Uganda

Meningitis means “inflammation of the meninges”, the lining of the brain. However we will use the term only for infections of the meninges.

As any agent can, in theory, infect the lining of the brain, there are hundreds of different causes. We will consider only common causes.

  1. Viruses
    Most viruses infect the meninges, and therefore meningitis is part of most childhood diseases – mumps, measles and chicken pox, all cause a short lived meningitis, hence the headache and photophobia. This is not at all important as it gets better on its own. In Aids patients there can be severe viral meningitis. There are a number of viruses which cause meningitis in people with normal immune systems. Thankfully we hardly ever see them in Uganda.
  2. Bacteria
    • Pneumococcal meningitis This is due to the ordinary streptococcus that causes pneumonia. It usually affects children and young adults, and usually follows untreated pneumonia. I’ve never seen it in Kampala, but I do know of young adults who have died from meningitis because their pneumonia was diagnosed as malaria, and proper treatment was delayed. Upcountry hospitals will see a few each month
    • E. coli This and other gut bacteria commonly cause meningitis in new-borns and babies. I’ve never seen a case in Uganda. These germs can also cause meningitis in people who have been catheterised. So this can be prevented by proper sterile procedures.
    • Haemophilus This bacterium commonly causes sore throats and ear infections. However a nasty strain called type B can cause a very serious type of sore throat called epiglotitis and meningitis. It affects an average about 1 in 500- 1,000 children so a paediatrician in a large district hospital will see about 3 a month yet a G.P with 3,000 patients will see 1 every 10 years. There is now a vaccine, Haemophilus influenza type B or HiB. All children should now be vaccinated, and we should therefore never see it again.
    • Meningococcus This is a neisseria, a cousin of gonorrhoea. It usually comes in epidemics across the African “meningitis belt” every 15 years. We had an epidemic in Karamoja in 1986, so we are due for another. It causes sporadic outbreaks in schools and universities in Europe. During an epidemic everyone who has not had it before will get infected. 95% will have a mild unnoticed sore throat infection and will become immune for life. Only 1 in 20 will get meningitis. It attacks very quickly. Fever and headache in the morning, stiff neck at mid-day and some will be dead within 12 hours. In Karamoja we had 87 cases in our mud and grass thatch clinic and 5 died, all within 3 hours of admission. The answer is early treatment, and G.P’s in the UK are encouraged to give IV penicillin to anyone suspected, not risk the 1 hour delay in going to hospital and getting a lumbar puncture. A very unfortunate few get meninococcal septicaemia. They are the ones who get the classic little purple bleeding point rash and collapse. They can be dead within 4 hours of symptoms, before they get a stiff neck.
    • TB meningitis is a common cause of death in Aids patients. It is very rare in other people.
  3. Yeast & Fungi.
    Aids patients get meningitis from a yeast called cryptococcus and from candida. It cannot affect people with a normal immune system.

What about Kampala
Most cases of meningitis are Aids related:- TB, bacteria or yeast. We see maybe 1 case in non-HIV infected patients every 2 or 3 years, it really is very rare.

The epidemic type, meningococcus, doesn’t seem to occur in Kampala. The classic “meningitis belt” climate is hot and dry, so why it occurred in Cardiff I don’t know! There may be sporadic cases in other areas of Uganda, but no epidemics.

Vaccines
There is a vaccine against HiB and pneumococcus. The meningococcus story is more complicated. There are 3 types, cunningly named type A, type B and type C. There is a vaccine against A & C. The sporadic cases in UK were due to type A, so children were given vaccine from age 3 months. The immune response is poor before age 2, but it does no harm at all. So to give type A & C to children of 3 months is fine, but repeat at age 2.

Does it do any good?
HiB – yes. All children should be vaccinated.
Pneumococcus is too rare to worry about. We vaccinate only the elderly.
Meningococcus is debatable. We don’t see it in Kampala, so we don’t know what strain it is. In Karamoja we gave A & C to hundreds of thousands of people, and it made no difference at all. As many people got it in the vaccinated and non-vaccinated population. Either it was type B or the vaccine failed.

The best that can be said is it is harmless, will protect against A from 3 months of age and C from 2 years, and therefore can be given to any child whose parents want it.

Summary
The best protection against meningitis is proper diagnosis and treatment. If a child is very ill with fever and stiff neck or photophobia get to a doctor immediately. Immunize all children against HiB, give A & C to those who want it. All children from the UK should get A&C; as we know the strain there is type A.

Explore Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

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Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary

This island is surrounded by the peaceful waters of Lake Victoria; Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to 48 orphaned chimps rescued from throughout Uganda. Island facilities offer day and overnight visitors an exceptional opportunity to closely observe and interact with these fascinating great apes in this unique setting. So after securing your rental car in Uganda, set off for this island and make sure that by 9am, you are at water front waiting to go to Ngamba Island with a speed boat such that by 10 am you are already there. This island is known for chimpanzees which were rescued from poachers.

At the sanctuary, the chimpanzees are enclosed in the 95 acres with a fence and remaining five acres are for administration. According to the care taker, they started with 19 chimpanzees and now they are 47 chimpanzees. Females are injected implants to prevent them from breeding. This is because the land is small and food is not enough that’s why besides the natural food in the forest, they are fed on fruits and vegetables by cares takers like thrice a day.

You will participate in the feeding sessions of these primates where they come down from the forest and it is at this time that you will view them at length. Only 25 visitors are allowed per session, the first one starts at 11:00am and the second starts at 2:30 pm.

Besides chimpanzees, there are so many other attractions which make the place unique. The island is gifted with 120 species of birds like weaver birds, cormorants, and Egyptian goose. On top of birds, there is a big monitor lizard around the compound, it comes and bask in the sun shine.

The island is small and the chimpanzees are increasing in number, so there is a plan of transferring some chimpanzees to Murchison falls National Park. Since these primates were rescued from poachers, every chimpanzee here at Ngamba Island has history of where it was rescued, and they are named according to such situations.

By this time you will have exhausted everything you would like to know about this island. You will jump on to the boat and return to the water front in Entebbe where you will jump on to your car and drive back. This will mark the end of this one day self-drive trip to Ngamba Island Island Chimpanzee sanctuary.

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