Uganda Equator Crossing Experience on Masaka Road at Kayabwe

Uganda Equator Crossing Experience on Masaka Road at Kayabwe

Uganda Equator Crossing is a historical landmark located at Kayabwe, the road towards Masaka city and Kampala. The Equator line (zero degrees latitude) divides the northern and southern hemispheres. The Equator landmark at Kayabwe is a major stopover for travelers crossing from southern Uganda to the north or from the north to the south.

The driving time from Kampala city to the Equator crossing is about 2hrs and then 4hrs from Kayabwe town to Mbarara city. For tourists visiting Bwindi National Park and other parks in Uganda, such as Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, a stopover at the Equator crossing is highly recommended.

Uganda Equator crossing experience will entail exploring handicraft shops, taking photos of the Equator monument, or relaxing at a café. Most travelers will typically spend between 30 minutes to 2hrs at the Equator crossing. After the stopover, the journeys continue either towards Kampala or western Uganda.