The Equator Uganda is located astride the Equator. This ensures a conducive climate throughout the year. During your travel across the country, you will have an opportunity to see the equator line and even in both the northern and southern hemisphere at the same time.

Kabaka’s lake: This is a man-made lake believed to have been created by the Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda between 1885 - 1886. He intended to have a wide channel that would connect to Lake Victoria to enable him move with ease to the lake for swimming, fishing and also go to another palace that he had constructed at Mulungu near Lake Victoria.

Mbarara is in the heart of Ankole region. The inhabitants are called Banyankore and they speak Runyankore. Common in this community is the popular long horned cattle, and most milk, diary and beef products in Uganda come from this region. They are also vast matooke plantations. It is home to Lake Mburo National Park and as you travel past the park, you will be amazed to find local cattle grazing with zebras! In Mbarara lies Igongo cultural center also called Igongo cultural village.

The visit to the Karimojong homesteads will enhance your knowledge of the nomadic pastoralists of Uganda – a group closely related to the Masai of Turkana – Kenya. The locally built Manyattas together with impressive vast cattle kraals wide range of traditional instruments which include costumes, jewelry, stools, spears, bows, knives, arrows, beads among others provide you with a rewarding cultural experience. The Karimojong community has got a variety of arts and crafts which can be accessed at the gift shop located at the park entrance. Pick yourself a souvenir! Don’t miss out on traditional dances which are performed by the local community groups of cultural entertainers. They are thrilling!