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Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Chimpanzee rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary founded in 1995. This facility serves as the only sanctuary of its kind and is situated within a protected forest environment. Read more…

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Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a rescue and rehabilitation facility established in 1995. As the only sanctuary for these primates in the country, the site focuses on their protection and recovery. The facility is located within the dense forests of the Western Area Peninsula National Park.

The sanctuary operates as both an animal sanctuary and an ecotourism destination. It provides an immersive environment within a protected forest reserve, allowing for the observation of chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

The facility is open to the public and serves as a destination for families to observe wildlife. It offers an experience centered on nature and the conservation of the local chimpanzee population.

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Address Youyi Highway, Bathurst, Sierra Leone
Coordinates 8°25'48.882" N, 13°12'16.657" W
attractionwildlife sanctuarynature reservezooanimal sanctuaryecotourism
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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