Grand Equatorial Manifest

Uganda Primates & Big 5 Adventure

14 Days / 13 Nights • Private All-Inclusive Wildlife, Canopy & Great Primate Expedition

Route: Entebbe - Murchison Falls - Kibale - Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi - Mburo - Return Lodges: Chobe, Primate Lodge, Ndali, Mweya, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Mihingo

Embark on our small group Journeys that bring you up-close in person with Nature! From magical encounters with the wild mountain gorillas and chimpanzees—our closest cousins—to tracking the legendary savannah Big Five across diverse landscapes.

Ziwa Rhino Tracking and Murchison Falls Transit

Days 1 & 2: Entebbe Arrival & Ziwa Sanctuary Rhino Tracking to Murchison Falls Base

Duration: 2 Nights Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge

Touch down at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) for a priority airport reception and boutique city hotel drop-off. On Day 2, break away northward via a customized 4x4 cruiser, intercepting the protective boundaries of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Track wild white rhinoceros families on foot through low acacia shrubs before pressing onward into the legendary Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Savannah Safari and Nile Delta Cruise

Days 3 & 4: Savannah Game Drives, Nile Delta Cruise & Sector Transfer to Kibale Forest

Duration: 2 Nights Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale / Turaco Treetops

Launch into dawn patrol game tracking runs across northern Murchison plains to capture sights of lions, leopards, hyenas, and vast herds of Rothschild's giraffes. Board a private afternoon launch cruise along the river Nile navigating straight toward the dramatic base of the falls. Day 4 coordinates a comprehensive overland sector transfer southward into the high rainforest canopies of Kibale.

Chimpanzee Tracking and Crater Valley Drive

Days 5 & 6: Chimpanzee Trekking, Bigodi Community Visit & Ndali-Kasenda Crater Valley Drive

Duration: 2 Nights Accommodation: Ndali Lodge / Crater Safari Lodge

Report to Kanyanchu outpost for ranger assignments before entering deep tropical forests to track mankind's closest relatives—habituated chimpanzees. Spend one hour experiencing their intense canopy interactions. Follow this up with a rich local heritage walk inside Bigodi village. Day 6 winds down a breathtaking photography cruise exploring the ridge top views of the Ndali-Kasenda volcanic crater series.

Queen Elizabeth Savannah Safari and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Days 7 & 8: Queen Elizabeth Kasenyi Tracking, Kazinga Boat Cruise & Ishasha Lion Sector

Duration: 2 Nights Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge / Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Track big cat activity along the Kasenyi savannah plains early on Day 7, followed by a premium marine launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel to view clusters of hippos and massive bull elephants. On Day 8, execute a tactical game drive down through the remote southern Ishasha plains to view the legendary, rare tree-climbing lions resting high on fig tree boughs.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Immersion

Days 9 & 10: Bwindi Entry, Premium Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Immersion

Duration: 2 Nights Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs

Confront a legendary high-altitude ascent entering the primordial, cloud-wrapped borders of Bwindi Forest. Day 9 triggers your intensive gorilla trekking operation: hike rugged ridges before spending a silent, transformative hour with a majestic silverback-led family group. Day 10 provides an intimate walk-through with native Batwa forest pioneers to discover ancient survival arts.

Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation and Canoeing

Days 11 & 12: Lake Bunyonyi Ridge Relaxation, Wilderness Canoeing & Lake Mburo Eco-System Transit

Duration: 2 Nights Accommodation: BirdNest Resort Bunyonyi (D11) / Mihingo Lodge (D12)

Transfer to the deep waters of Lake Bunyonyi to unwind on Day 11. Paddle traditional dugout canoes past terraced islands and look out over high ridge views. On Day 12, break camp and cruise eastward across rolling rangeland hills to enter the unique woodland eco-system of Lake Mburo National Park for an evening nocturnal safari.

Mabamba Shoebill Tracking and Entebbe Departure

Days 13 & 14: Lake Mburo Walking Safari, Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Stork Tracking & Entebbe Departure

End of Operations

Engage an interactive morning walking safari on Day 13 alongside armed park rangers to photograph zebras, impalas, and elands up close on foot. On Day 14, transfer into Mabamba Wetland Sanctuary, boarding local canoes to track down the rare, prehistoric Shoebill Stork before completing direct drop-offs at Entebbe Airport for international departures.

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