The 7 Best Equator Tours in Uganda

1.Lake Mburo National Park with Equator, Game Drive & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $350Our pick

Leave Kampala or Entebbe early for breakfast at Kayabwe, then spend three hours looking for zebras, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and birds in Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, cruise the lake for two hours before stopping at the Equator. Small groups of up to seven can book an English or German-speaking guide. Andrew is a particularly praised guide when available.

“Andrew the guide was an expert.We saw all the animals pertaining to this park (except nocturnal one) Thrilling experience with nature. Highly recommend this Tour!”

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2.Discover the Magic of Uganda’s Equator on a 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $136Top rated

Travel from Kampala to Kayabwe for a short, hands-on equator visit. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the road and timing, while you take photos on the line, watch water-direction experiments, enjoy a local lunch, and return with an optional stamped certificate. Guides named by past guests include Dan, Daniel, Robert, and Richard.

“Visiting the Uganda equator was a blast! Thanks to Dark Hills Uganda for organizing this and to our awesome driver Dan for making it even better!”

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3.Equator Tour (Airpals Safaris tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $100Best value

Travel from Kampala to Kayabwe in a private car for a 4 to 5-hour visit to Uganda’s equator line. Your guide explains the water and compass experiments, gives you time for photos and crafts, and leads a countryside walk through nearby villages and farms. Transport and admission are included; lunch is not.

“Definitely recommend this tour it's a must to know the city as you will visit places that you would not normally go into by yourself :)”

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4.A Tour To Uganda Equator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $350

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Kampala or the stated meeting point in Entebbe to Kayabwe, where you can stand at Uganda’s Equator Line, take part in the Coriolis water experiment, eat lunch, and browse nearby stalls. The private format gives your group flexible attention, with a drive of roughly two hours each way.

“We had an exciting trip to the equator. Our driver was wonderful, helpful and accommodating. We got to literally participate in one of the activities rather than just watch.”

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5.Half Day Equator Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $109

Travel from Kampala to the Equator, stopping at Mpambire’s drum makers before a guided experiment at the Green Equator on Masaka Road. You’ll have time for photos, a certificate may be presented, and lunch includes a soft drink. Private transport, entrance fees, and experiment fees are included.

“Outstanding Excursion. The Equator Point was fun & informative and a nice touch was the Certifate presented. The stop at the Drum makers was an added treat especially when did a playing demonstration (and mistakenly used me 😂). TheGyide escorting me was knowledgeable and drove very safely given the heavy traffic. All-in-all a great tour”

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6.Uganda Equator Tour From Kampala To Kayabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 days · from $156

Travel by private vehicle from Kampala through Mpigi to Kayabwe, where an English-speaking guide explains the equator crossing. You will stand in both hemispheres, visit the arts and crafts market, stop for photos, eat local lunch, and return to Kampala the same day. Guides named Musa, Musah, and Brian have led recent trips.

“I had the most incredible time on this tour! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and thoughtfully planned. Musa was not only knowledgeable but also passionate, bringing each location to life with fascinating stories and insights. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing us to truly enjoy without feeling rushed. What really stood out was the attention to detail — from comfortable transportation to local food recommendations and hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, I highly recommend this tour. It exceeded all my expectations and gave me memories I’ll cherish for a lifetime. Thank you for an…”

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7.Private Guided Equator Tour Experience Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

Travel privately from Kampala to Kayabwe’s equator monument with a local guide, including guide Moses on some departures. Expect about eight hours on the road, a two-hour stop at Green Equator Masaka Road, photos on the line, village views, and the clockwise, counter-clockwise water demonstration.

“Firstly, Moses is a wonderful and considerate tour guide. He made sure our visit was very pleasant and displayed his great local knowledge during the drive out and back. He gave us recommendations for where to buy small gifts and made sure that lunch was both Read more”

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