Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project Travel Guide: Top Sights in Gambia,

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Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Gambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project (CRP) in The Gambia cares for orphaned and rescued chimpanzees across three river islands, where they live in social groups. Founded in 1979, the project has reintroduced over 100 chimpanzees to a natural environment after wild populations vanished in the early 20th century. Guided boat tours along the Gambia River offer sightings of chimpanzees, baboons, red colobus monkeys, hippos, crocodiles, manatees, and diverse birdlife in their natural habitat.

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Reviews of Chimp rehabilitation center

Tim Smits van Oyen

1
Reviewed: 2024-04-07

The most unwelcoming situation I have ever experienced at a lodge. Also, all three guys were staring at my gf, one with his hand in his trousers. My gf felt unsafe and we left without even having been allowed to see the lodge (for unclear reasons).
Annie Morgan

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-06

One of the best experiences of my life. The experience isn't created just to appease tourists, it's definitely a way of understanding and appreciating the chimpanzees and the work that goes on in the project. That's not to say it's not a comfortable experience (I found it was comfortable and the setting is stunning), but the project and its purpose come first which is lovely and makes it a humbling and authentic experience. We got to see chimps, baby chimps, hippos, crocs, and more. It was extremely moving, everyone on site was lovely, and they serve Gambian food which we greatly appreciated! I would definitely encourage any animal lovers to visit. However, make sure to follow the instructions that are provided, NOT google maps!
Deirdre Blom

3
Reviewed: 2022-08-08

Seeing chimpanzees and hippos is incredible! If not with a tour it is a bit of a hassle (but doable) to arrange a boat and ‘contribute to the community’ make sure to bargain. Basic accommodation in Georgetown. Superb birdwatching! (For example ask for fodi in town)
Annelies Begas

5
Reviewed: 2020-02-22

The only place in The Gambia where you can see chimps.Staying at the rehabilitation centre was the best part of our trip in The Gambia.
Israel Reiseleiter Ushi Engel

5
Reviewed: 2020-01-23

Enjoyed every second of my 2 day stay- don't stay only 1 night! Unique experience to see the chimps and to learn about them. Highly recommend the extra boats tour next morning to Little Africa creek. Tents are comfortable and the cold water is pleasant warm for an afternoon shower. Highlight is of course to have a chat with the chimp lady Janis Carter - founder of the project