Nestled on the Kampala – Masaka highway at a place called Kayabwe in Mpigi district about 75 kilometers from Uganda’s capital (Kampala), the Uganda Equator is a fascinating place worth a visit. Many interesting things occur at the Uganda Equator, such as; sun rising and falling at a shorter interval compared to other parts of the world – thus making this place a special and unique one.
The temperature around the equator is approximately warm throughout the year making it a bit complex to recognize the variations between seasons. Amazingly while at the equator line you are about 4% lighter.
At the Uganda Equator, you will have your weight less by 0.5% simply because the gravity at the line is 0.5% – relating to the fact that the earth is not a perfect globule. At its respective poles, the ground is a bit compressed. You are perhaps some kilometers from the centre of the earth whilst stepping on the equator which is not the case when you step on the poles. Due to this, gravity is slightly low at the equator because it drops with distance.
The Uganda Equator is absolutely among the attractions you should visit on your Uganda safari. As stated by Wikipedia, the equator is the intersection of the earth’s surface with the plane perpendicular to the earth’s axis of rotation and containing the earth’s centre of mass. This line separates the two hemispheres of the world – the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere. It’s always a fun-filled moment taking photos/pictures with both legs on separate hemispheres of the world where one leg will be on the left as the other is on the right – creating unfading memories.
You will surely experience one of the warmest temperatures while at the equator as you place yourself in the middle of the world – you will however require a sunscreen for your skin while standing at the equator, given the fact it’s very hot there. Booking your Ugandan safari in the western part of the country – going for mountain gorilla safaris, chimpanzee safaris or visiting the amazing tree climbing lions will grant you an automatic opportunity to pass-by and stop at the equator to take remembrance photos while there.
It is absolutely an extraordinary experience at the equator; remember to carry a souvenir for your family and friends as you pop back home. A number of structures have been set up around the area of the equator with so many amazing crafts and art pieces from the craft shops. You will get yourself a number of products from the gallery antique and the Aid child gallery.
You will find T-shirts with expressions like ‘’I have crossed the equator’’ get one for yourself and friends as well as your family and relatives. You will also be able to enjoy a tasty meal and coffee at one of the restaurants there, it’s really a very memorable time there. You can opt to visit the equator before or after your gorilla safari, depending on the time you will be having.