The 1 day Uganda Equator safari leads tourists on Uganda safari to the remarkable Equator, a natural landmark crossing through the country. The Equator crossing can be seen in Kasese and Kayabwe within Mpigi district but the latter is the most frequently visited by tourists heading to the different western and south-western tourist destinations especially Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga, and Rwenzori Mountains National Parks.
With the 1 day Uganda Equator safari, you will have the whole day to explore this natural landmark and interestingly, there are several tourists needs to complete your equator experience and they are sparkling clean washrooms, several restaurants that serve delicious local and international foods as well as drinks and souvenirs that you can purchase at the end of the tour.
Interesting highlights of the 1 day Uganda Equator safari
• Transport with our comfortable and customized 4X4 vehicle.
• Standing on two hemispheres-northern and southern.
• Airport transfers.
• Lunch at the Equator restaurant.
• A fulltime English speaking safari guide/driver.
• Unforgettable Equator experience including the water experiment.
Detailed itinerary of the 1 day Uganda Equator safari
Get up early, have breakfast and leave the City for the Uganda Equator (an imaginary line) along the Kampala-Masaka highway. Given the fact that the site is only a few hours’ away from the City, you will begin the journey at 7:00 am and be driven through the Central districts of Mpigi and Masaka until Kayabwe, one of the popular places crossed by the Uganda Equator.
Driving from the City to Kayabwe takes about 2 hours and on arrival, you will meet one of the guides who will welcome you to the remarkable Equator. While here, you will get the chance to stand in two hemispheres-the northern and southern at the same time. Another fascinating experience that awaits you is the water demonstration where the water swirls on varying directions when placed at different hemispheres and straight when places within the Equator.
You will also notice that you become less heavy (at least by 0.5 %) when standing on the Equator line. You will buy different craft items to inform of African wear, sandals, and art pieces and take a photo. After going through the different experiments have lunch from one of the best restaurants and relax for some time as you enjoy the ambiance of the area. Later return to Kampala.
The 1 day Uganda Equator safari package includes;
• Bottled water.
• Lunch at the Equator.
• Viewing fees at the Uganda Equator.
• Full-time English speaking guide/driver.
• Transport by our customized 4WD Vehicle.
• Fuel.
• All activities included on the itinerary.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
The 1 day Uganda Equator safari package excludes;
• Visa fees.
• Personal expenses such as tips, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, shopping, souvenirs, laundry services, and telephone fees.
• Optional activities not included in the itinerary.
• Personal insurance.
What to pack for your 1 day Uganda Equator safari
• A wide-brimmed hat for protection from the famous hot sunshine at the Equator.
• Sunglasses.
• Open shoes/flip-flops or sandals.
• A good camera for taking photos of the entire experience.
• Enough cash for purchasing the nice souvenirs from the Craft shops.
• Moisture-wicking shorts and short-sleeved shirts.
• Rain jacket because occasional rains can be expected.