Road Trip Planner – Guide to Self Drive & Car hire in Uganda
Planning for a trip to any destination Uganda inclusive is the most stressing factor that has limited most of the travelers’ interest. For absolute and experiential road trip, adequate planning must be done to assemble all that you need while on safari in the destination of your choice. In order to help you plan for your road trip in Uganda, check our essentials as well as travel tips and many more below;
Where to visit
Depending on what your travel interests are in Uganda, there are wide range of tourist sites for one to embark on a road trip and each destination boasts of its unique attractions and experiences. Once you land into Entebbe Airport, then your journey has officially began in this splendid country. In Entebbe alone, there are a number of attractions and tourist sites that are worth exploring before you think of visiting the park and one of the areas to visit is Entebbe wildlife education center or Entebbe botanical gardens. In fact you can start or end your vacation in Entebbe or in Kampala which equally boasts of its varied attractions especially cultural and historical sites such as the Kasubi tombs, Bahai temple, Ndere cultural center, national museum, kabaka’s Lake a mention but a few.
Off from Kampala, head to one of the 10 national parks where most of the country’s wildlife thrives. The notable protected areas in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park that boasts of its big game and variety of wildlife, Queen Elizabeth National Park for big game plus the rare tree climbing lions, Bwindi and Mgahinga National Park if you are interested in mountain gorilla trekking adventures, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking and primate walk to see its varied primates that make it a true capital of primates in East Africa. A road trip to Uganda’s savanna grassland protected areas offers you opportunity to catch a glimpse at various wildlife species including the big game-elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and many antelope families.
How to get there
Most of Uganda’s tourist sites are accessible by road and also by air. To get there by road, you will need a car rental that you can get among our fleets for you to navigate through the remote routes to where most of the protected areas are found. We are a reliable car rental company in Uganda and we can help arrange your holiday the fact that we are familiar with which tourist sites to visit and which perfect areas to make a stopover. You therefore need a 4wheel drive safari car the fact that most routes that lead to most of these tourist destinations are remote. We have wide range of excellent safari vehicles right from Land Cruisers to saloon cars.
A road trip in Uganda also requires that you have a valid driver permit and you should be 18-23 years and above. Foreign visitors can also get an international driver permit in case their license is not in English. Note that most of the tourist sites in Uganda are located very far from the city center and you will need enough time to drive and have a rest before engaging in your actual activities. While driving, you have to maintain the left hand side.
Best time to visit Uganda
Depending on what your interests are at the destination, Uganda is ideal for wildlife/game viewing in the dry season which starts from June to August and December to February and if it is bird watching what you need to do while on road trip, then the most ideal time is wet season around April however birding can be done at anytime of the year. The dry season is also perfect for primate trekking whether mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga or chimpanzee tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions about Safari planning
When is the best time to book a safari to Uganda?
As mentioned above, the best time to book a safari to Uganda is during the dry seasons (June to September and December to February). This is because the roads to the various travel destinations in the country are in better conditions unlike in wet seasons when roads are slippery and muddy.
How can I book a safari to Uganda?
Do you want to book a Uganda safaris adventure? Visit our booking page and fill in the form and send. Our well trained team will get back to you with best safari offers depending on your travel plans. You can also contact us directly on +256781451037/+256704538374.