Before visiting the Island, we checked in at the Sanctuary headquarters in Entebbe.

This boat dock is the departure point for a visit to Ngamba Island.

The lush northern shore of Lake Victoria

This holding facility houses the chimpanzees at night. During the day, only a few "escape artists" who cannot be allowed to roam the forest stay here.

This tunnel connects the 100 acres of forest on the island with the holding facility.

Observation platforms make viewing the chimpanzees easier, if they are nearby.

This is the youngest chimpanzee on the island.

The chimpanzees are fed several times per day, which makes for excellent photo opportunities.

Several tall trees near the fence make favorite climbing spots for the chimpanzees.

The buildings house the researchers and caregivers who work with the chimpanzees.

One of the chimps greets Stany, the head caregiver. The chimps' affection for the caregivers is immediately obvious.

Ngamba Island is home to hundreds of black-headed weavers.

Female black-headed weaver