Uganda · Safari

1-Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari with Equator Stop

1 Day Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stand at the Equator with one foot in each hemisphere
  • 02 Search for zebras, hippos, crocodiles, eland, impala, and antelope on game drives
  • 03 Travel through Uganda's western savannah grasslands dotted with settlements and plantations
  • 04 See the region's distinctive long-horned Ankole cattle along the route
  • 05 Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari in Lake Mburo National Park from Kampala or Entebbe

Embark on a 1-day safari to Lake Mburo National Park from Kampala or Entebbe. Travel through Uganda's western savannah grasslands, stop at the Equator to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and look out for the region's long-horned Ankole cattle along the way. In the park, enjoy game drives in search of zebras, hippos, crocodiles, eland, impala, antelope, and a variety of birds before returning to Kampala in the evening.

The drive takes 3-4 hours and includes a stop at the Equator, where you can stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lake Mburo Safari and Equator Stop

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, you will be picked up by our company representative, who will also be your driver-guide, and set off from Kampala or Entebbe at 6:30 am for Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda. The drive takes 3-4 hours and includes a stop at the Equator, where you can stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. You will then continue through savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations, and several herds of local long-horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country.

Upon reaching Lake Mburo National Park, you will embark on a game drive in search of plains game such as zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala, and a variety of birds. After the game drive, you will have a lunch break, followed by another short game drive before exiting the park and returning to Kampala. You will arrive in Kampala late in the evening.

Equator, savannah grasslands, Lake Mburo National Park, long-horned Ankole cattle

Where this trip takes you

Equator, savannah grasslands, Lake Mburo National Park, long-horned Ankole cattle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Car hire services and fuel
  • Driver's allowances
  • Park fees
  • Vehicle entry
  • Game drive
  • Lunch en route

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks/spirits
  • Laundry
  • Personal insurance
  • Accommodation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kampala.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 450 /person
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total