Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a leading wildlife conservation facility nestled in the rainforest hills above Freetown, Sierra Leone. Founded to rescue and rehabilitate chimpanzees orphaned or injured through illegal wildlife trafficking and habitat loss, the sanctuary is home to numerous chimps across spacious forested enclosures. Conservation programs include field research such as population surveys and camera trap monitoring, environmental education, and community engagement initiatives. Visitors can join guided sanctuary tours and forest walks, while overnight guests can stay in six eco-lodges set within the rainforest canopy. An animal adoption program and volunteer opportunities allow supporters to contribute directly to the protection of primates and forests across Sierra Leone.
