Top Tips For a Stress Free Car Hire Collection
After securing your dream rental car in Uganda or any location, picking it should get you stressed. First, you could have traveled long distances and on arrival day, you simply need to clear with aviation authorities and transfer to your hotel or lodge for a peaceful night stay. This is achievable but when you have put into consideration some tips.
Here are the top tips for a stress-free car hire collection
Documentation
Before you even think of exiting your home to board a plane to Entebbe Airport (EBB), ensure that you have the right documentation. Only essential documents must be packed including a valid passport, driving license, credit card, and others. The validity of the document should be at least 2 to 4 weeks before the end of your trip or renewal is required to be done. Other paperwork may also be required depending on the car hire service provider for instance a valid international driver’s permit or proof of address.
Pre-paid rental voucher
Come along with your pre-paid car rental voucher. You can have it printed and hand it to the team on the day of collecting your car. The voucher is where your details can be located proving that you pre-booked the car. It helps the reservation team to track your booking and provide you with the type of car you booked. Depending on the company, not presenting the voucher may delay the process or even have the booking cancelled.
Location of car pick up
In the process of booking, you need to know where you can pick up your vehicle from; this is especially true for visitors planning to be in Uganda on a self-drive tour. When booking the vehicle with the company, you agree on where you can pick it up and also drop it off. The agreement must be respected and failure to adhere to it may mean you won’t find a car. Communicate to your car hire service provider in case you were caught up by flight delays or encountered flight cancellation.
Type of car to hire
There are several car hire options but you go with the one that suits your travel desires on the Uganda safari and also put into consideration the group size. The specifications of the car category you need shall be captured on the day of booking and it is exactly what you find on the day of collection. Is it a 4X4 Land Cruiser, Super Custom, Drone, Toyota Rav4, Coaster, or Tented rental cars that you need? Get in touch with our team to have your dream ride secured in advance.
Familiarize yourself with the car
You need to be certain of how the car functions and how you will operate it smoothly on Ugandan roads. This is why you must familiarize yourself first with the vehicle you need to visit your destinations in Uganda. Inquire from the company team how some things operate like indicators, air conditioning, etc.
Do not forget to do thorough research
The advantage of conducting research is that you can learn a lot. Not only can it allow you to find the best rental car deal but also you get a chance to learn about the local road regulations and signs. This is of great advantage to visitors with plans to go self-drive in Uganda or Rwanda.
Take record of all damages to avoid unplanned costs
Do not rush to fix the key immediately after it is handed over to you. Take your time to search if the car has some damages, scratches, and anything else that may cost you. Once you have a record of all the damages, present them to the company’s desk such that they are aware of them. This can save you some pennies on expenses that you never planned for.
Read MoreHow Safe Is Gorilla Trekking In Uganda
When planning a gorilla safari, your safety matters a lot just like taking part in any other safari activity in Africa or another part of the world. Meaning prior to embarking on a gorilla tour to Uganda, two significant questions must be put into consideration, you need to find out how safe is the gorilla destination you intend to visit and secondly, know how safe is the gorilla trek itself.
Gorilla trekking is only conducted within Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC. Looking at the safety and security of these destinations, Uganda and Rwanda are preferably the safest compared to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as it is still recovering from political unrest. Uganda and Rwanda have enjoyed peace for a long and most of the destinations where treks are conducted are safe. Gorilla treks in Uganda are done within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park while in Rwanda, you can take part in this adventure in Volcanoes National Park.
The interesting part of it is that the respective park officials are always conscientious of any dangers like human guerillas at the national parks. In DRC for instance, other security organs plus the UN Peacekeepers have been employed to help in security matters within the Virunga National Park. Whereas the park guides and tour operators are always informed about insecurities and in case of anything, visitors are updated about it and this includes all respective wildlife authorities in Uganda-it is Uganda Wildlife Authority; in Rwanda-the Rwandan Office for Tourism and National Park; and the Institut Congolais pour le Conservation de la Nature for DRC and police departments are updated as soon as any danger arises. However, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and the Volcanoes National Park are regarded as the safest destinations for gorilla trekking. Besides, even safari lodges do provide security to their visitors.
Unlike other wildlife safari experiences in Africa, gorilla trekking trekkers have the opportunity to get close to these magnificent creatures while in their natural habitat. Before embarking on the actual trek, you are briefed on safety precautions that must be observed at all times while you are in the jungles in search of these apes. These dos and don’ts include among others maintaining a distance of 7 meters away from gorillas, keeping down your voices low, and others. These measures help reduce panic and nervousness in you and prepare you for the magical encounters with these dramatic apes without being frightened.
Besides, visitors are accompanied by one well-trained and experienced park ranger guide with AK 47 gun just for your safety while in the jungles tracking to see the mountain gorillas. At the park headquarters, you are grouped into eight people to track one habituated gorilla group and each group is assigned a park ranger guide. What is amazing is that these creatures have been habituated and they are used to human presence. However, they can be dangerous once they are irritated by behavior that may cause harm to you.
Interestingly, your park ranger guide will always be reminding you to maintain a distance of 7 meters from these apes, not to eat, smoke, or drink while with the mountain gorillas, do not litter the habitat, avoid body contact with the Great apes, do not use flashlight cameras while taking the photo, if your camera has a flashlight camera you are advised to turn it off among many other set rules and regulations that you are required to observe while in the jungles in search of these fascinating primates.
By observing such set measures, higher chances are that there will be fewer cases or no hostile behaviors that you will encounter with these Great Apes. Mountain gorillas are generally humble, gentle, and intelligent and trekkers take part in gorilla trekking in only habituated gorilla families. Usually, habituation exercise lasts for about 2 years for these primates to get used to human presence in the wild, and after, a group is opened for tourism.
Read MoreThe 5 Things to Keep Away from on Uganda self drive
The car hire companies have been arranging self drive holiday trips in Uganda for many years and this means that they are so keen when it comes to self drives in Uganda. Below are the tips about what to avoid on a self drive safari in Uganda.
Always avoid too much driving
People usually plan to drive to far in only one day and some plan a frantic trip which has them driving too far and away so often. This also doesn’t mean that it’s not possible, this makes you more tired and you should avoid it when on a self drive tour n Uganda. Have more stops in towns so as to know the region you are in and relax since it’s a holiday.
Choosing a car rental in Uganda which is unsuitable because it’s cheaper; In case you are planning on having a vacation in Uganda when self driving, you are advised to hire a 4×4 safari vehicle like the Toyota RAV 4, Toyota land cruiser and this is the best for all the kinds of terrain in Uganda. For the low season months in Uganda, we recommend a 4×4 for extra peace of mind.
Wanting to be more adventurous than you should be, in Uganda, most of the roads are tarmac but there are those that are gravel back roads, especially in the safari areas. The roads vary from being good but some are so tiring to drive than the tarmac roads. In case you don’t have enough experience of driving on these roads, do get scared but these offer a good African massage as you drive through the bumpy roads. In case you get a break down in remote areas, your car will be replaced with another from the nearby depot which could take a few hours. You need to have some knowledge of changing a wheel and need to be with enough water and food.
Not knowing your next direction
In case you are planning more great adventures of a self drive holiday in Uganda, you need to be prepared. The GPS in the car might not be working, you need therefore to have a good road atlas or directions and know exactly where you are going. Tour operators in Uganda can help in providing the necessary information about the directions to specific tourist destinations. More so, you can always ask the locals for the right directions.
Driving after dark time
This also means that when planning yourself drive in Uganda, you need to need to be at your overnight stay destination by afternoon. Driving after dark is so risky and takes time on the road as you drive slowly with the unfamiliar roads. You can even find it hard to get lodge or a hotel for an overnight stay as the road signs and land marks are not clear. Always find time to communicate to the hotel and inform them about your time of arrival.
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What should I pack for a road trip to Uganda?
Uganda was named the ‘’pearl of Africa’’ by Sir Winston Churchill due to the too much beautiful attractions this country has to offer, including its beautiful nature, beautiful and welcoming people, amazing culture, and varied wildlife. These are the major things that lure mammoth of tourists in the country.
You’re planning to hit the road and need a complete road trip packing list with all the travel-tested road trip essentials for a successful road trip to Uganda? Well, you’re in the right place! We all know the main reason most people love a road trip; flexibility and being in control of the journey. But, the next biggest reason is getting to pack whatever and however much we want.
After planning for your self drive safari, booked accommodation, booked your renal car that will take you around, airticte booked, then you will have to think of what to park so as to have a memorable tour in the pearl of Africa. This road trip packing list comprises all the key items that make your road trip amazing. There are obvious things you don’t need someone else to tell you to like how many socks or t-shirts to pack for your upcoming road trip, or a passport if visiting a foreign country. Meanwhile, here are some of the basic things you must add to your packing list for a road trip in Uganda:
- A valid passport (first and foremost you should know that you require a valid passport to move to any foreign country, so the passport should be the first to be included on your packing list to Uganda – the passport should be valid for at least six months)
- A valid driving license (if you’re going on a self-drive road trip, you will definitely be required to present a valid driving license to your car rental company before taking the car) Your home driving license can drive in Uganda for three months but if you are planning to spend morethan 3 months in the country, you either get an internal or a Ugandan driving license.
- A map or GPS
- A first aid box or emergency tablets
- Car phone charger and a USB
- A power bank
- Tissues
- Umbrella
- Insect repellents
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- heavy and light clothes, for the unpredictable weather
- face masks and hand sanitizers (because of the new world of covid-19)
- sunglasses
- hand lotion
- yellow fever vaccination
- enough money (cash)
- enough drinking water and snacks
- a good HD Camera and binoculars
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- raincoat and scarf
- hat
- a diary or notebook
- earphones
Where To Stay On a Gorilla Tour in Uganda
Planning a gorilla safari in Uganda? Are you still wondering where to stay? The pearl of Africa is among the few countries which host the rear mountain gorillas in the world. With almost half of the world’s great apes, mountain gorillas are the leading tourist attractions of the country. Many tourists leave their home countries to the western part of Uganda so as to spend some time with the close relatives of men. Since most tourists visit the country for the great apes, in this article, we are to show you the best hotels to stay at on a gorilla safari. Uganda has many exceptional gorilla lodges for trekkers to spend a night before or after trekking mountain gorillas. They are available in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park in southwestern Uganda. They range from budget to luxury.
Budget options
Broadbill Forest Camp
Broadbill Forest Camp is a perfect budget lodging option in Bwindi National Park set for trekkers who wish to trek mountain gorilla families like Oruzogo, Bitukura, Mukiza, and Kyaguriro in the Ruhija sector. This camp is set in the Ruhija region in eastern Bwindi National Park, southwestern Uganda. It consists of 4 tents, self-contained with provision for twin, double and single rooming option. There is a restaurant for you to have the best meal, a well-stock bar, fireplace.
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
At Buhoma sector, Buhoma Community Rest Camp is one of the best budget accommodation alternatives you can take up for your night stay. It is managed by the local community, consisting of 6 en-suite safari tents, 3 en-suite cottages, 2 non-self-contained twin cottage Bandas and campsites. The Bandas are built using local materials while its camp bedding ranges from single, twin, triple to double. It features mosquito nets, laundry services, parking lot, shower facilities, restaurant, bar to mention but a few.
Wagtail Eco Safari Camp
Wagtail Eco Safari Camp is in Rubuguri town south of Bwindi National Park. It is a perfect choice for trekkers who would like to track gorilla families such as Mishaya, Kutu, Rwingi, Mucunguzi, Bweza, Busingye, Nshongi, and Kahungye in the Rushaga sector and also Nkuringo gorilla families-Nkuringo gorilla family, Christmas and Bushaho.
Luxury accommodation options
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mount Gahinga Lodge is one incredible luxury gorilla safari lodge set just at the entrance to Mgahinga National Park. It is an ideal option for visitors on gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking. This lodge features a central fireplace, terrace, sunroom, Bandas, comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms, showers, flush toilet; restaurant, bar, solar power, and others.
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge is found in the Buhoma region, the northern sector of Bwindi National Park. It is a perfect accommodation option for visitors who wish to track gorilla families like Katwe, Mubare, Rushegura, and Habinyanja. This lodge consists of 10 cozy cottages, a well-stocked bar, restaurant, solar power, well-equipped beds among other amenities.
Chameleon Hill Lodge
Chameleon Hill Lodge is a luxury lodge that is set along the shores of Lake Mutanda. While here, you get breathtaking views of the scenic Lake Mutanda, the Virunga Volcanoes, and Bwindi National Park. Its strategic location in Rushaga allows you to trek gorilla groups like Kutu, Mucunguzi, Rwingi, Mishaya, Nshongi, Busingye, Kahungye, Bweza as well as Nkuringo.
Other luxury gorilla safari accommodation options in Bwindi National Park include Clouds Mount Gorilla Lodge, Mahogany Springs Camp, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Volcanoes Safari Bwindi Lodge.
Midrange lodges
Mucha Hotel Kisoro
Mucha Hotel Kisoro is an exceptional mid-range establishment that is ideal for night stay for visitors on safari in Mgahinga National Park. This accommodation option is 6kms away from Kisoro Town and a stay here gets you the breathtaking views of volcanoes and River Mucha. It consists of 10 en-suite bedrooms including single, double, and twins.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge is a new gorilla establishment in the Rushaga area of Bwindi National Park. It is a perfect mid-range gorilla safari lodge with 10 minutes walk away from Rushaga gate of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. While here, you enjoy breathtaking views of the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
This gorilla safari lodge comprises standard rooms including single, double, and or twin rooms; parking area, and standard restaurant. The lodge also has a robin chat cottage that is reachable from the restaurant and bar with stunning views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It has 9 self-contained cottages for both family and other tourists. It is a perfect choice for trekkers to explore gorilla families like Mishaya, Busingye, Kahungye, Nshongi, Bweza, Rwigi, Kutu, Mucunguzi.
GORILLA VALLEY LODGE
Gorilla Valley Lodge is in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, southwestern Uganda. It is a perfect midrange accommodation choice in the Rushaga area of Bwindi National Park with a chance to trek gorilla families like Kutu, Mucunguzi, Busingye, Kahungye, Rwigi, Bikingi, Bweza, Mishaya, and others. It consists of 12 rooms, luxurious private bathrooms, a dining area, toilets and offers an ideal area for visitors on gorilla adventure in Bwindi National Park.
It features a classic restaurant with a fully stocked bar for you to have a delicious meal and cold drinks. You can have the best of international buffets and world-class service.
Other midrange gorilla lodges include Gorilla valley lodge in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi, Nkuringo gorilla camp, Travelers’ Rest Hotel Kisoro, Clouds Mount Gorilla Lodge, Silverback lodge Bwindi, Eco marvels gorilla resort, Engagi lodge, Lake Kitandara Bwindi camp.
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Why Speke Resort Munyonyo Won Best Hotel Tourism Award
Speke Resort & Conference Centre Munyonyo was voted the Best Service/Luxury Standard Hotel in Uganda at the Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards which took place at Hotel Africana on Friday.
Ekkula Tourism Awards recognized organisations and people who are contributing to the development of tourism sector. In the same manner Speke Resort Munyonyo stood out as the best hotel promoting Uganda.
The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga applauded investors like Speke Resort Munyonyo for creating jobs for Ugandans and promoting thecountry.
General Elly Tumwine, speaking as the chief jusdge of Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards described Uganda’s tourism sector as ‘virgin’ and a ‘goldmine’. He also thanked members of the private sector who are already making an effort to make Uganda a preferred tourism destination.
Greg Petzer, the general manager of Speke Resort, said team work and working hard to meet the needs of their customers make them stand out. He said it was a great honor to be recognized as the hotel with the best services and standards in the whole country.
He said they will continue reviewing their standards to meet the market needs and make Uganda the best tourism destination. He thanked his team for executing the work well resulting into an award.
“We are extremely proud for the recognition. As a team, we work very hard to meet the expectations of our quests. By winning this award, it means we are doing something right,” Petzer said, adding that they are going to work extra even harder and continue being the best.
Speke Resort Munyonyo is a 5 star hotel conveniently located 12 km from Uganda’s capital Kampala. The hotel offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation, leisure facilities, the finest conference and business meeting location in East Africa.
Read MoreUnderstanding Car Hire Services in Uganda
Before you think of a safari in Uganda, you have to think about which car to help you get to that dream destination. And that said, in order for you to get one, it means you have to do some research work on which reputable agency like Uganda Car Rental to deal with. However, with many car hire companies that have come up to offer the same services, it becomes very challenging for one to make a choice. To help you get your dream car, we are that one trust worthy car Rental Company in Uganda that you need to deal with. Our fleets range from sedan cars to coaster buses and this means all your travel needs are covered. Find out our fleets online and see which one fits you as well as our offers that include among others;
Self-drive tours
Today, self-drive tours has become a few most sought after travel experience. With self-drive, you have a great opportunity to adventure to new destinations with unique tourist attractions. You become a manager of your trip and a chance to enjoy variety of attractions at your own pace. Get out of the usual and try out something adventures. Amazingly, our self-drive car rentals do come with comprehensive insurance and they are good mechanical conditions and it is your opportunity to hit the road. For your road trip, you need a passport, national ID, a valid driving permit and above all make sure that you complete your booking process prior the actual travel date.
Wedding car hire offers
Apart from wildlife safaris, we also make sure that you have the best of your special day. Usually, when it comes to wedding parties, many find it challenging to find that dream car to take a ride or transport members. For any plans to wed and you are wondering how you will connect to and fro the reception and venue, our exceptional fleet of car rentals have you sorted while you sit back relaxed. Our bridal car rentals range from luxurious limousines, land cruisers, vintage cars, Mercedes to range rovers. Our bridal cars are pocket friendly and regardless of your economic status, we have something for everyone. Simply contact us and book for your dream car in advance and wait for that special day and lifetime memories.
Airport transfers
Planning to take a flight to Uganda and wondering how you can connect to hotel or destination of your choice? There is nothing as hurting as landing at Entebbe International Airport and you become. Worry not about how best you can connect ton your hotel today because we are readily available to drive you comfortably from the airport to your hotel for a night stay or straight to destination of your choice. Our airport transfer services are within your wallet and we have variety of car rentals so you have opportunity to choose the best. Our fleet of cars include limousine, land cruisers, saloon cars, Rav4s, super customs and many more. The transfer costs cover the driver, vehicle and fuel.
Guided safaris
For those of you who may not be well versed with Uganda’s and Rwanda’s roads and nature, the best option is for you to set off on guided tour. Our car rental services can be hired both car and professional driver and you will have exceptional experiences in your dream destination. We have professional, experienced, knowledgeable and warm welcoming to take you to any part of Uganda and Rwanda. Besides, safety of clients is always our priority and so we give the best.
Safari packages
For any plans to tour Uganda, we are readily available to help you make an ultimate safari holiday that suits within your travel means and budget. We can also help you book that dream and comfortable hotel or safari lodge. Simply contact us and we shall be of great help.
Camping gear
If you wish you to take part in something adventurous and get in touch with nature, our camping gear are the best for you. Our camping gear include sleeping bags, gas cooker, camping mattress, kitchen ware and waterproof tents among others.
Long term car hire
For any plans to embark on long stay in Uganda, the option of long term car rentals in Uganda can be the best option for you to make. This car hire service comes with discounts and other offers that you may not find in short term car rental. Our prices are pocket friendly and cover costs for driver, car servicing and maintenance. It is important to contact one of the car rental agencies listed here for car lease or long rentals.
Driver hire
Perhaps you have a car or plan to rent one for a road trip and you need someone to always to drive you around, simply connect with us and we shall get you one of our professional and experienced and punctual drivers.
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Things To Know For A Self Drive Safari To queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most stunning savanna grassland protected areas that you should consider visiting while on safari in Africa. The park lies in western Uganda and features as the second largest national park after Murchison Falls National Park. It is surrounded by Bushenyi, Kasese and Rukungiri.
This park is best known as the medley of wonders for many reasons. It was named after Queen Elizabeth the second when it was opened in 1954 and it is credited for its varied ecosystem which include the extensive savanna grassland, humid forests, 32 kilometer Kazinga channel.
This comes with twinkling Lakes like Lake Gorge and Edward that feature the largest hippo population in Africa and other tourist attractions that make the park the perfect safari destination for visitors to catch a glimpse at the four of the big five game (lions including the rare tree climbing lions at Ishasha area, buffaloes, leopards and elephants), that Uganda offers to the world. Others include more than 5000 hippos, topi, Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, serval cats, warthogs and many more.
Not is this remarkable protected credited for its amazing big game, but also for the ten most incredible species of primates and chimpanzees being the very few endangered primates that thrive within the jungles of the Maramangambo forest as well as Kyambura wildlife reserve and many more.
The park also offers refuge to more than 620 species of bird including crowned plover, Africa crake, Bateleur, Flappet lark, nightjars, Nubian woodpecker, swallows, weaver birds, raptor, black headed gonolek, martial eagle, and many more. The park also offers the amazing background of the Mount Rwenzori ranges, stunning views of the Kazinga channel which come with incredible views of the hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants that wander around the banks of the Kazinga channel.
If you are planning for your self drive adventures to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the key tourist activities for you engage in include game drives, launch cruise along the Kazinga channel, chimpanzee trekking, birding, nature walks, community visits and many more.
How to get to Queen Elizabeth National Park
If you are planning for your self drive adventure in Uganda and specifically to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will drive for more than 387 kilometers from Kampala city center and this is approximately six hours that is if you take Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara-Kasese route. For incredible self drive adventures to Queen Elizabeth National Park, hiring a 4wheel drive car is the best way for you to explore what this protected are holds for the world travelers. The car rental that you will choose should have a pop up roof to help you catch a glimpse at most of savanna grassland wildlife species.
Safari Lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park features a number of safari lodges that offer visitors that comfort and relaxation that they deserve while on self drive in Uganda. The prominent lodges for you to spend a night over include the Mweya hostel, hippo hill camp, Montana tented camp, Simba safari camp, Kazinga channel view hotel, Mweya safari lodge and Ishasha river lodge. If you are planning a self drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the best accommodation should be budget lodging facility and preferably camping is the best for you to get in touch with the natural environment.
In conclusion, Queen Elizabeth National Park is an incredible destination that is worth exploring while on self drive adventure in Uganda. It offers wide range of savanna wildlife species as well as forest species. If you are looking for unforgettable experience while on self drive then this is the right place for you to include in your bucket list.
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How To Become A Pro Traveler With Car Rental Uganda
Uganda safaris do not entirely mean chilling and relaxing, but to explore the destination in depth and at the end of day you are thrilled by wilderness experiences. And to make this a success, a car rental in Uganda is preferably the best option for anyone intending to visit this incredible destination. For your safaris, we have wide range of car hire and our visitors are presented with options to make their best choice that suits within their travel needs in the destination. They range from 4 wheel safari cars, corporate, coasters, minivans, to wedding cars. Depending on what your interests are, you can rent a car plus a drive or simply embark on purely self drive adventure.
To be a pro traveler in Uganda, we have provided some of the tips and we believe that they guide you enjoy your safari.
Get off the usual environment
While there are many transportation means in Uganda, most of these may not take up to the deep areas where tourist attractions are located especially the public transportation like taxis or buses which usually stop in big towns. Most of national parks in Uganda are situated in remotest areas which public buses and taxis do not reach and the best option is hiring that comfortable and reliable safari car that can help you navigate through all kinds of roads despite the season.
Whereas getting lost is at times part of visitor experience in a new destination, you will need to have a GPS to help you find directions otherwise things can become more challenging as you get deeper and deeper to remotest and unknown places.
You will need picnic lunch, note that not all destinations in Uganda provide food along the way meaning you will need to pack some a picnic lunch for your Uganda road trip. There are so many local products for you to pack in your car and you won’t stay hungry while on your self drive otherwise you will yarn throughout the journey and things can turn to be boring.
Take as many photos as you can. A trip without photos isn’t nice and offers no evidence that you went for vacation meaning you will need a better camera for you shoot incredible photos that you will leave a memory in you and also amaze your friends and relatives back home.
Be time conscious. To maximize your experience in the destination, you have to be patient enough and you will be amazed by remarkable views of distinct wildlife species. This means that you have to be at the visitor center or your tourist site earlier enough.
Observe the travel tips, Uganda trips aren’t only viewing wildlife but also for you to get in touch with local residents in adjacent communities at the park and your experience will entirely be amazing. And to have exciting safari, you have to observe the travel tips other travelers offer. You may not be the first person to travel to the same destination meaning the advice from the previous travelers is very vital if you are to also enjoy your holiday in Africa. This requires you to have enough time to search for the most thrilling experiences to engage while on safari.
The best way to realize all this is basically by undertaking a trip using your own ride or alternatively by taking a self drive tour that offers flexible safaris and you have opportunity to do things at your own pace unlike guided safaris where there can be differences in travel interest and hence limiting you from realizing your dreams.
Be spontaneous, while on safari in Uganda whether you have limited time or not, you will need to hire that perfect car that offers you flexible and comfortable adventures and at the end of the day, you would have realized your dreams.
In conclusion, to be a pro traveler while on Uganda road trip, the above tips have to be followed and you will be thrilled by incredible experiences in the wilderness. To be on safer side, you have to rent that perfect car that will offer you total comfort and relaxation while on safari in destination of your choice.
Read MoreTips For Traveling In Uganda By Car
Is Uganda your dream destination? Are you planning to use a car while on safari in Uganda? Do you some of the things to follow while traveling by car in Uganda? There are several ways in which visitors travel in Uganda. Most tourists prefer traveling by safari cars whether on self drive or guided tours up to the national parks or other interesting areas. While on the way to areas of interest, there are many incidences that come and need to be avoided. To be on safer part, below are some of the tips that you need to take note of while traveling in Uganda by car.
Prior driving a car in Uganda, it is advisable that you do some safety check. Life is very precious and we do not wish you to come and at the end return with injuries, which is why you need to cross check if the car you are to use will take you safely to and from the destination of your choice.
Turn on the lights and walk around the car to make that all the lights are perfectly working and that they are in better condition. Some of the national parks in Uganda are far from Kampala city centre and there are chances that you can reach late especially if you set late from the city centre for instance Kidepo Valley National Park, Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. While driving, make sure that the headlights are on because a vehicle is seen for about four times the distance with its headlights on even during daytime hours.
Check if the blinkers are really in better conditions.
Make sure that there are no cases of fluid leaks or things hanging from the car to be used while on safari in Uganda.
Cross check if the tyres are in a better condition and if they are inflated. It hurts getting to the road and after some distance the tyres start disturbing. In most cases, a spare tyre is worthy having while traveling in Uganda and for longer distances and many days, at least have two spare tyres.
Once you get into vehicle, make sure that all the mirrors and seats have been adjusted prior fixing the key in the ignition. To adjust the left mirror well, make sure that your head is against the left window and adjust the mirror such that you can view the left part of the vehicle. The right mirror, can be adjusted by moving your head towards the centre of the car and adjust the right mirror in the same way. When you are sitting well in the driver’s seat, you won’t be in position to view the car well but your blind spots will be highly minimized.
You are encouraged to always put on your seat belts. This can save you in one way or another. Take note that if you do not have seat belts, it is a traffic offence.
If you are parking at the stop sign, make sure that you feel the car rock backward and spell STOP to yourself prior continuing.
Make sure that you turn your to see the left and then right, straight ahead and then left once again prior continuing.
While you are at traffic lights in Uganda, once a light changes green, look left, then right straight ahead then left again prior continuing through the light. Make sure that all cars and that there is no one else who is going to run the light.
Maintain the eye movement and see what is happening on the sides of the road and check behind you through your mirrors each 6 to 8 seconds.
If you are driving on a two road which permits parking on the right, remain at the centre line to give space in case someone else is to open their door to exit their cars in front of yours. In case there is no parking space on the road side, position the vehicle towards the right to give more space between you and on coming traffic.
While traveling in Uganda, you need to expect that other drivers are bound to make mistakes and think what you would do in case it happens. Be prepared to react in case it doesn’t stop. Do not cause accidents on purpose even if a pedestrian or another car fails to give you way.
A rear facing baby seat must not be fitted into a seat protected by an active frontal airbag as in a crash it can result into severe injuries or even death to the child.
Avoid driving when you are tired as this brings higher risks of collision. Make sure that you are fit to drive or else give the colleague to also take over. A minimum break of about a quarter hour after each 2 hours’ drive is allowed in case you become sleepy stop in a safer area and give yourself a rest.
Take note of your vision. You should be in position to read a car number plate in daylight at a distance of about 20 meters. In case you need to put on glasses to help you on this, make sure that you put on them at al times while traveling in Uganda.
In conclusion, with the above tips, we believe that your self drive safari in Uganda will be successful. For self drive safaris or guided tours in Uganda, simply contact our trusted Car Hire Company and we shall be of great help to you.
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