Half day Equator Island Tour and Lake Victoria Experience
ID: GYG1123420-1724419
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Equator Island, Lake Victoria: For those looking for a quieter experience, this lesser-known landmark offers a peaceful retreat on an isolated island near Entebbe.
Half-Day Equator Island Tour .
A half-day tour to the Equator Island in Entebbe offers a unique opportunity to experience the geographical significance of the Equator line while enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Victoria.
Detailed itinerary for a Half day Equator Island tour.
Pick up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and drive straight to Nakiwogo Landing site , and take a 1hr boat ride to Equator island.
Boat Ride: Embark on a boat journey across Lake Victoria to Lwaji Island, one of the three Equator crossing points in Uganda.
– Explore Lwaji Island
Equator Marker: Visit the spot where the Equator intersects the island.
Photographs: Opportunity to take memorable photos at the Equator line.
Demonstration: Witness demonstrations of the Coriolis effect, illustrating how water drains differently on either side of the Equator.
Bird Watching: Observe various bird species native to the island and its surroundings.
– Return Boat Ride to Nakiwogo
Departure: Leave Lwaji Island and head back to the mainland and the drive back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Lake Victoria; the second biggest fresh water lake
- Nakiwogo landing site; an opportunity to see fisher men with their local boats.
- bird watching, an opportunity to spot most of the water birds.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- All Entrance fees,
- Boat ride,
- Transportation
- Guiding fees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.