4-Hour Lake Victoria Sunset Cruise to Lwaji Island Equator Monument

4 Hours Round trip from At your Hotel or Residence Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Feel the thrill of standing at the Equator Line Monument on Lwaji Island
  • 02 Capture stunning photos of the sunset over Lake Victoria's calm waters
  • 03 Spot local wildlife, including pelicans, kingfishers, and Nile monitor lizards
  • 04 Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise with bottled water

Embark on a breathtaking half-day adventure from Entebbe or Kampala city, with transfer fees applying from Kampala, as you cruise across the sparkling waters of Lake Victoria to the iconic Equator Monument on Lwaji Island - one of the few places in the world where you can stand on the Equator line over water. Board a comfortable covered boat and glide past colorful wooden fishing canoes, scattered green islands, and abundant birdlife before stepping ashore for photos at the monument and a short guided walk on the island's peaceful trails. As the day winds down, enjoy the breathtaking Lake Victoria sunset and the serene atmosphere that make this experience a perfect blend of nature, geography, and relaxation.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Lake Victoria

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sunset Cruise on Lake Victoria to Lwaji Island

Entebbe 4:30pm-8pm sunset cruise: enjoy hotel pick-up, then set out on a scenic sail to Lwaji Island's iconic Equator Monument for photos. Bottled water is included, and the experience is crowned by a breathtaking Lake Victoria sunset.

Itinerary

Pickup location options: From Entebbe. Kampala pick-ups have extra fees.

  • Lake Victoria: Guided tour, boat cruise, sightseeing, sunset, marine life viewing, and sailing (1 hour)
  • Lwaji Island: Photo stop, visit, guided tour, sightseeing, and sunset (1 hour)
  • Lake Victoria: Boat cruise, sunset, marine life viewing, and sailing (1 hour)

Drop-off locations: Entebbe or Kampala at an extra fee.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from At your Hotel or Residence 3 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Entebbe town
  • 3-3.5-hour sunset boat cruise to Lwaji Island
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Visit to Equator Line Monument and photo stop
  • Bottled water on board
  • Life jackets and safety equipment
  • All taxes and service fees

What's Not Included

  • Meals, snacks, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel transfers from outside Entebbe (Kampala transfers available at extra cost)

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Hat

  • Towel

  • Camera

  • Sunscreen

  • Jacket

  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • From Entebbe, Kampala pick-ups have extra fees.

  • Drop-off locations are Entebbe or Kampala at an extra fee.

  • Traveling in a small group makes the trip cheaper.

  • This tour operates rain or shine (boats have covered seating areas).

  • For pick-ups from Kampala, additional transfer fees apply.

  • Due to rising lake levels, Lwaji Island's monument is in shallow water - comfortable shoes are recommended.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
At your hotel or residence
Tour start
At your Hotel or Residence
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in At your Hotel or Residence.

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