Ngamba Shines in 2017
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary won the Private Wildlife Conservation Center 2017.
The award was given during the Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards hosted in Uganda.
It was meant to recognize institutions and persons persons whose performance has made an impact to the conservation and tourism sector.
The event was held at Hotel African and presided by Uganda’s Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda.
The other nominees in the same category were Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Kavumba Recreational Center.
Also, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Executive Director Lilly Ajarova won the award of Conservation Personality of the year 2017 during Uganda Tourism Excellence Awards.
Lilly was recognized for having worked tirelessly to protect, preserve and enhance our environment through co-existence of mankind and chimpanzees in Uganda.
The Ngamba boss topped a three-persons shortlist for the conservation award and the winner was revealed at Rwenzori ball room at Kampala Sheraton Hotel , in front of the Vice President of Uganda H. E Edward Ssekandi and State Minister of Tourism Hon. Kiwanda Godfrey Ssubi.
The other nominees were Dr. Andrew Seguya and Dr. Gladys Zikusooka-Kalema.
