Best Vehicle for Adventurous Self-drive in Uganda

The better way of how self-drive in Uganda can be easy is by spotting that suitable charming vehicle take you around the country. There are variety of vehicle fleets choose from to enable the self-drive, the best recommendation is taking a 4×4 car rental which can cruise even in the most troubled roads. Among the best selections to consider include 4×4 Toyota Rav4 SUV, Toyota Land cruiser TX and TLX are available for relaxed budgets, Toyota V8, Land cruiser hard tops, Benz cross-country are available for deluxe travelers, however, these luxury vehicle sometimes are not available for self-drive only can be hired with their drivers.

Best time for self-drive in Uganda

Uganda is known to hold the best weather conditions throughout and can be visited all days. The only considerations is the global traveling trends which are the peak and low traveling seasons. The rainy seasons are experiences lower turn up of travelers in the country but also are challenging times of traveling especially due to unpredictable road conditions of the upcountry. But these are perfect times of renting a car at relaxed costs due to relaxed pressure due to low turn-up of travelers. The peak seasons of the packed influx of travelers, all travelers facilities tent to be fully in use and prices of transportation, accommodation and dinning tend to increase. These are mostly drier seasons the some regions hardly receive any rain, driving across is less challenging making self-drive considerations so easy. But if opting for a self-drive in Uganda this is very possible throughout the year.

Tips for driving on a self-drive in Africa

Legality considerations; must fulfill the legal procedures of being in the country. Before seating behind the wheels of your car rental must have at hand the driving permit, a valid visa and passport for foreign travelers, identifications card for nations. Having them at hand makes your self-drive very safe and easy without embarrassments.

Follow traffic rules; among these include the speed considerations, road signs, and having a valid driving permit. In Uganda we drive on the left and overlook the right, a driver must be 18 years and above. When driving in town and trading centers the speed doesn’t exceed 50km/hr on high ways 90km/hr and in National Parks is 40 km/hrs.

Driving hours: don’t ever drive beyond the recommended hours of 6am to 7pm. When caught with time get a close place for the overnight and drive again in the morning. This is purposely to ensure that one drive safely with the car rental especially when in the countryside.

Conclusion: Arguably self-drive in Uganda has become so easy due to various given factors including the ease of accessing a car rental for self-drive. The road network connections which has spread all over the country has enabled one driving throughout the country with or without any challenges. If opting to take on a self-handled trip in Uganda, the time is now to rent a car and take drive.

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Pros of Ground camping on self-guided safaris in Uganda

There are various ways you can enjoy an adventure trip to Uganda. These can range from; a normal pre-planned Safari package with a tour company to back packing, self-drive safaris as well as outdoor camping.
However, camping is becoming popular and considered one of the cheapest ways one can feel the closer touch to the natural gifts of fauna and flora that the ‘pearl of Africa’ offers. Camping is much popular in wildlife parks of Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls among others as well as forest reserves.
It isn’t a must that to get a memorable camping experience, you have to contact a travel agent to organize for you a fully packaged trip. There are other various ways such as planning yourself a self-guided trip either alone or with family and may be friends. The best way here however would be hiring a vehicle for self-drive as well as the necessary camping gear.
A number of Uganda Car hire companies also do camping equipment rentals. However, before choosing a car to hire, you have two decide on which mode of camping you would prefer on either ground or car top.
With Ground camping, you hire a car of your choice for instance a Rav 4, Land cruiser or Safari Van and camping gear separately. This mainly comes with a ground tent that is pitched to the ground plus other stuff required for camping such as Cooking gas, cooking utensils, cutlery, tables and chairs, bedding among others.
On the other hand, Car top camping requires hiring a vehicle option with a car top/ roof top tent. This also comes with the same other camping equipment.

With both options, the only difference is in the style of the tent and many have different opinions on which form could be better than the other. Though Roof top camping is gradually becoming popular in Uganda, here are some of the reasons why many visitors to the country still stick to the ordinary ground camping option on camping trips.

Advantages of Ground Tents over Car top tents

• The ground tent can be better in times when you want to set up for instance a week long camp in the same place and then use your car to go for excursions. This is because you can’t set up your roof top tent and drive away. You have to pull down the tent each time. It also becomes hard if you need to leave something in your campsite to hold your spot since you will be moving with all your essentials along with the vehicle.

Therefore, if you want to set up a tent for several days and move the car in the meantime, a ground tent would be better.

• To some point though minimal, the roof top tent would negatively affect the driving of the vehicle mostly on roads in poor conditions as it raises your center of gravity. This may affect some driving instances such as in high-speed cornering.
• Price of renting a rooftop tent vehicle is a bit higher than that of hiring separate vehicle with camping gear. Taking the same example of a Land cruiser TX or TZ, when it comes with a rooftop tent, it can be hired at around $85 per day whereas renting it with separate camping gear can be at around $75 ($65 for the vehicle and $10 for camping gear). It is also possible to hire a smaller cheaper car such as a Rav4 with camping gear.
• Ground tents can take any number of people at the same time as compared to the car top that are limited. Most Car top tents available in Uganda cannot take more than 5 people; i.e the tent capacity of the Single tented Land cruiser only takes two people while the double roof tented cannot accommodate more than five. With ground tents, you can get any size you want right from the single to one that can accommodate 8 people or more.

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Why Rent a Car in Uganda

Are you looking for a comfortable, safe and up-to-date vehicle, look not further. With over 10 years experience in hiring safari vehicles, Uganda Car Rental assure you of comfortable transport at affordable prices. With offer 10 years dealing in car hiring and rentals, we are the best professionals to deal with if you are looking for a car to hire for your safari or any function. We offer professional customer care service and treasure our clients as the business pillars and we provide all kinds of cars for those interested in self–drive and on demand they offer their expert drivers. Through reserving a car you may have an opportunity to obtain a number of discounted offers with the regards to other services like hotels plus lodges. We are very connected so we provide you with whichever type of car you want and these include;
Luxury car hire; our approach is very unique and highly tailored with each package which is carefully crafted to deliver an extraordinary experience and we work very closely with our clients budgets to make sure that the highest return on their investment, check in our fleet.
These truly luxury cars have the potential to engage travelers in a special, classy and stylistic way that cannot be found elsewhere and they produce a certain charisma that becomes almost addictive, bringing clients back time and time again. Thus they are proved of being comfortable, convenient, flexible offering an extravagant way of living with fairly priced and trustworthy luxury like Benz, Hammer, Jaguar, Limousine, Range rover, BMW, Toyota Cygnus, Land cruiser V8 and VX, GX and Mercedes S-Class.
Wedding or ceremonial car hire/rentals; you can be a celebrity of the day on your wedding with one of our incredible wedding cars. A wedding day is a special and incredible day for the bride and groom and wedding cars spice up your wedding event. We concentrate more on offering the most stylish luxury bridal cars that will make your entourage as special and memorable as possible. Whether you want rent a Mercedes Benz, limousine, jaguar, Range Rover or a classic vintage car for transporting the bride, groom and the escorting convoy. We also offer a car along with a professional well groomed chauffeur who knows his way around the city and the neighboring places so you don’t need to worry about reaching late to your party thus you will get the best service worth every penny you pay.
Our company has cargo vehicles that can transport your cargo in a delicate, distinctive and also fragile goods. Whether your concern is reaching the designed destination, we deliver it in the way you want. You may want to ship a car, SUV, motorcycle, truck or any other vehicle, we have prestigious and guaranteed car shipping company for all your car shipping needs. Convey your cargo, from all over Rwanda at your suitability.
These are some of our cargo cars; Trucks, Lorries, Canter, Man diesel cargo car, Scania, Double cabin pickups, and many others.
For more details check out our website https://www.ugandacarrental.com/

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Why Hire Land Cruisers for Uganda Wildlife Safaris

Are you planning to spend your safari holiday in Uganda? Are you planning to go for wildlife safari to any of Uganda’s remotest national parks but you do not know which car to use? Are you looking for the most comfortable safari car in Uganda? Most of Uganda’s destinations are largely popular for their exceptional wildlife safari experiences. Obtaining this life time experience requires the most comfortable land cruiser and other safari cars to help you realize your dreams in any of the 10 diverse national parks. There are several Land cruisers and safari car types in Uganda, most of them are used daily for game viewing safaris. Where as safari min Vans are ideal for a safari trip, supplementing on the Rav4 cars, a safari Land cruiser is perfect for your whole planned safari holiday. You can rent it on self drive in Uganda or you can opt for a guided tour so that you can maximise your safari experience.
Our unbeatable fleets range from a 4WD Toyota Land cruiser that accommodates 1 to 3 visitors, a 4WD full sized Toyota land cruiser that takes about 3 to 5 travelers,  4WD Extended Toyota land cruiser which accommodates 6 to 7 people and Toyota super custom van which fits for two to seven people.  A Land cruiser is a true outback 4WD car that comes with an assortment of amenities for the best of visitor’s safari tour. It is well built with adjustment seats which offer amazing comfort to all visitors and with good size to accommodate children car seats if you wish to travel with toddlers.
Below are some of the key reasons why the safari Land cruisers remain as the more exceptional safari cars than others.
4WD Safari Vehicle
Most of Uganda’s wildlife destinations are found in the remotest areas where the road network is not up to date. This means that, visitors will require a strong and stable vehicle to help them navigate through the terrain and all seasons. The Land cruiser safari car is absolute 4 by 4 vehicle and its lower base is raised to provide the under part machines great safety in case of rocky areas. There is no need to be scared about being stuck in the muddy areas especially in wet season/failing to get through the steep slopes. Land cruiser is therefore one of the super car to help you navigate through difficult moments. When it comes to safaris, most travelers would wish to take 4 by 4 vehicles as compared to normal 2WD cars.
Seating space and capacity
The safari Land cruiser, come in various types; there are those which accommodate six people and 8 seating capacity together with the driver. The car comes with the most comfortable cushioned individual seats each with a window view. All windows can slide and this means you don’t have to be scared on how to take clear photos while in safari, unlike other safari vehicles which have limited or even none sliding windows. All seats can simply be adjusted to comfortable positions and you will have adequate space for the legs.
Popup and rare view
Safari Land cruisers have a roof popup that provides amazing views of wildlife from the rare view. Most of the safari cars have only the sun roof that can be comfortable for more than four travelers but with a pop up roof, even five people are in position to sight wildlife at the same time and others usually choose to sit at the top and photograph. This offers visitors the most fascinating experiences during game viewing in the park.
It has best car amenities and cargo space
The safari Land cruiser is made with an electric fridge and this means that visitors have no worries of not getting cold drinks while in the safari trip; it also contains an inverter system for charging phones and ipads, reference books on wildlife species and varied destinations. There is no need to leave your things behind the safari land cruiser contains adequate space for all that you wish to carry.
In conclusion, Safari Land cruisers are the most comfortable cars that anyone who plans to take wildlife safari in Uganda’s remotest national park. They offer the most fascinating experiences since they come with pop up or open roof to allow visitors have spectacular sightings at incredible wildlife species. They are also fitted in such away that they are able to navigate through sub standard roads in Uganda.

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Essentials for a Road Trip in Uganda

Thinking of embarking on a road trip in Uganda? Whether you are first time or repeat visitor, there is a lot more for you to put into consideration before you get that dream destination. With too much awaiting for you to bring everything together, time factor is very key to consider. Not to be caught with time, you have to be organized and well-prepared to make your road trip smooth and memorable. The essentials that you need to consider for your road trip include;
GPS/traffic app for instance Google Maps
The fact that you plan to embark on a road trip and higher chances are that you will be in new destination, you will need direction to help you navigate smoothly to your dream destination. Global Positioning System (GPS) is very key when it comes to road trips especially for average person to locate where he or she is heading to. There are few or no vehicles fitted with a GPS within Uganda. You can book a GPS at an extra fee of USD5 from selected car rentals in Uganda that most of time offer extra services.
Cooler
Everyone can become hungry or thirsty on the way and the best way to cool it is simply having some snacks with you plus a drink. You therefore need a cooler nearby to keep your beverages cool and the food well-protected. If you need a cooler box within your vehicle, you will need to book a spacious vehicle such as a Toyota Land Cruiser TX, TZ, V8, GX etc. Most compact cars do not have enough space to accommodation cooler boxes.
Electric refrigerators are also available at extra fee of about 5 per day. Having an electric refrigerator will make your life easier most especially if you go camping in Uganda.
Shoes
The fact that it is travel, comfortable shoes should be a must. Whether you are going to drive for a short distance or long distances, comfortable shoes can be of help to you as they can make your drive enjoyable. Please note that under Ugandan laws, you are not allowed to wear open shoes while driving. It is better to either put on closed shoes or to drive barefooted given that it is a traffic offense that is punishable in the whole of East Africa.
Travel cup or mug
A travel cup at hand helps you prevent spilling your beverages as it is designed for spill protection. As well, it can help keep your beverage hot or cold for longer time compared to other packaging. You can acquire a travel cup from one of the selected stores in Uganda including Shoprite, Nakumatt etc.
Air fresheners
Not all the time the air in the car can be fresh and that is why you need air freshener especially if you are heading off for long drive. A road trip in Uganda may mean you and the family which also calls for snacks, beverages and so many things that you need which all may turn the atmosphere inside different.
Facial Tissue
In most cases people do fall sick and others have allergies when they get to new places or eat new food along the way. Make life easier with a pack of tissue and you will have the best of your road trip.
Snacks
Driving when you are hungry isn’t a good thing. Have some snacks to help you restore the lost energy till you get to your dream destination. As well, get some bottled water along to accompany it.
Roadside emergency kit
You can’t know what will happen along the way. Therefore get your emergency kit along to cater for anything on the way.
Road trip music
To avoid being bored along the way, you need good music loaded with you to keep you entertained. Have a full playlist of your selection and trust me, you will have the most enjoyable road trip ever in Uganda. Most cars rented out in Uganda either have a casette player, DVD or MP3 player.
Games
In case you are hitting the road as a family consider other parties ‘children’ and have some games for them. This will help keep them busy, entertained and at end of it all, have exciting road trip.
Other key items to include are chargers for cell phone, table, digital camera, bottled water, blankets and pillows, sunglasses, books, magazines, headphones a mention but a few.
In summary, when planning a road trip, make sure that everyone knows what is in the travel plan to avoid leaving others in suspense or in surprises. With that, we believe that you will have the most enjoyable road trip in Uganda with your dear ones this holiday.

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Exploring Uganda on a Self Drive Tour

Have you ever dreamt of exploring Uganda, to the pearl of Africa on a self drive? If yes its very better to explore Uganda with your self drive car. Uganda is known as one of the best safari destination in the world due to its tourist attraction some of which are not seen elsewhere in the world.
Why Visit Uganda?
Whenever Uganda is mention many peoples mind rush to the endangered mountain gorillas. It is true Uganda is blessed among the three countries in the world to host these endangered mountain gorillas, other two include Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.  However Uganda is known as the leading gorilla safari destination as it houses almost a half of these giant over 480 individuals live in Uganda shared by Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Although many travelers prefer gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda has a second less known national park that protects the mountain gorillas; ie Mgahinga National Park. However the Mgahinga gorillas are known to migrate into the neighboring countries that’s Rwanda and the DRC in search for new adventure.
Driving to this park is just about 501 km (8-9 hrs.), but with yourself drive car this is very easy as you won’t feel a long drive, you will be in position to stop at any interesting place like at the equator crossing for snacks and photography, you can as well stop at Mpambire a local drum making place and other locally made items, if interested you can buy yourself the locally made items, after here, you can make another stopover at Mbarara for lunch either at Agip Motel or in any of your choice restaurant ,from here drive with good views and interesting landscape and rolling green hills up to the park overnight stay at your choice accommodation.
In the next day you catch up with the most gorilla safaris adventure in the rain tropical forest of Bwindi Impenetrable national park, the one hour you are allowed with these rarely seen giants is a magical experience as you will enjoy watching them doing their daily activities as well as taking photos. This is just a few on what you can enjoy on a Uganda safari with your car hire from Uganda self-drive. From Bwindi impenetrable forest national park you can easily cross to Queen Elizabeth National Park just about 3-4 hours passing through the Ishasha side a famous place for the rare tree climbing lions, you will enjoy watching them sited on frig trees or tree blanches and also upon your arrival at the park game drive is superb as you will be in position to watch games like buffaloes, elephant, various species of antelopes , worth hogs among others , other activities at the park include launch trip and chimpanzee tracking. From here depending on your safari, connecting to Kibale forest national park is a walkover ,Kibale is a gifted park with over 13 species of primates couple with chimpanzee the most close relative of man, other primate species you will enjoy to see include the black and white colobus monkey, baboons, civet monkey just to mention but a few. Other activities to enjoy at Kibale include nature walk, birding, among others.
Other interesting places to explore on a self drive safari in Uganda include Murchison falls national park in the north eastern side of Uganda, here you will go for a game drive to see games like giraffe, buffaloes, elephant, antelope species, among others, launch cruise along the Nile river is also superb, enjoy the top of the falls which is a fantastic view among others activities you will be interested in like chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest. Why don’t you also explore the un touched unique features in Kidepo national park, its located in the remote northern part of Uganda but with the courtesy of our good and comfortable cars you can still reach this part of Uganda with a lot easy. At here you will go for cultural encounter with the local people, it’s really a very interesting activity leaning more about the life style of the African people also game drives is fantastic, going to kidepo you are recommended to use a 4WD since the park is located far way in the northern part of Uganda . White water rafting is another adventurous activity you won’t love to miss when on a self-drive safari to Uganda it’s one of its kind go Jinja in the eastern side of Uganda’s about 4 hours from Kampala Uganda’s capital and its largest city. Rush and book with us through info@ugandaselfdrive.com

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Things to Know When Self Driving in Uganda

When it comes to tourist attraction, you can’t miss mentioning Uganda, it sometimes referred to as a peal of Africa due to very many natural wonders. The country is blessed with very many dramatic landscapes, vast water bodies, variety of impressive wild animals like the rare tree climbing lions, hippos among others and very rich cultures and all these among others can be best experienced by road through self drive safari or guided tours. The government has tried its best to construct roads in most areas leading to national parks and other wonderful popular attractions although others are under repair or still being constructed.
However you should also know that Uganda is one of the developing countries, some roads are bad and when it rain it become muddy that’s why we recommend a 4×4 car hire. You can get a car rental vehicle which is comfortable and can reach everywhere even in the very remote areas of Uganda from car rental agencies with experience in car rental in Uganda and if it means crossing border it can. With our experience in the field we have a wide variety of vehicle which fits your budget and plans. We are reliable and trusted car rental agency in Uganda, drive at your own pace whether you are interested in visiting national parks, city tour around Kampala, village tour or attend an event around Kampala the choice remains yours. Below is all you need about our car rental service in Uganda.
Requirements & Payments
You are required to be with a varied driving permit license for at least two years and also you should be above 23 years of age. Other important documents that are required include a national Identification card in case you’re a national resident or a passport if you’re a foreigner. For payment details, for a foreigner you can pay using a credit card or visa card, and also we accept payment through our bank account (provide bank details) and also we accept cash upon your arrival at Entebbe international airport. And if you a Ugandan citizen, you can visit the offices at Najjanankumbi or make payments through MTN / Airtel mobile money services.
Why hiring from us
There are very many companies in Uganda offering car hire services, but the only reason why you should hire from us is that we are reliable and trustworthy, we are situated along Entebbe high way which means that we are easily accessible, our prices are friendly and negotiable depending on the numbers of days you’re going to spend with the cars and we have all types of cars which fit your budget, and needs at the particular time. Whether you’re interested in small car (Rav 4) vans both 2WD and 4 WD, land-cruiser and min bus. Call in or send us an inquiry our group is ready to give you all relative information you need to know.
Our Costs
Our charges are basically based on the value and size of car you want to hire and also the number of days you will be driving a car. Our prices are based per day from 7 am to 7 pm in the evening. However if you use a car for a long period, we offer a discount or we hire it at a discount. For example if you hire a Rav 4 for a week, we can give it to you at a discount usd 50 per day all our prices include full insurance but without fuel costs.
Mileage
With our car hiring service we do offer unlimited mileage although we have restrictions on crossing Ugandan boarders to other countries in East Africa. We have no problem with you to drive to any area in Uganda either national parks, remote village go for a city tour in Kampala the limit is yours.
Emergency handling
We aim at customer satisfaction, so, in such a background In case of any emergency like mechanical break-down, don’t fret we offer free pull services, we can do help by offering or replacing it with another vehicle to make sure that your safari is a success and memorable.
Return car on specified date
Our extra charges come in, in case you exceed upon our agreed upon days you are supposed to use the car, and we charge per day for any an extra day. So to avoid any extra costs, always make sure you return the car on a particular date, and in case your program has extended please let us know in time. No reimbursements for a car that is returned earlier than expected dates.
For any interested in renting or a self drive around Uganda and other countries in the east and central Africa, just contact us today through our contacts we will be more than thrilled to offer our cheap car service.

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