Renting cars for safaris has become popular. It is a favored way to tour in a given country. Many travelers book different types of jeeps based on capacity and price. They then drive themselves or take chauffeur rental. There are many reasons why Car hires have become popular in tourism industry.
One of the reasons is privacy. Car rental enables visitors to have privacy most especially when it comes to self-driving. Families or couples will be on their own.
Freedom to change the itinerary and activities. Visitors decide to include more activities or spend more days in a place.
Renting car is cheaper than booking all-inclusive safari. Visitors with tight budget opt to hire car and travel wherever they want.
Booking car is easier than booking all-inclusive safari. Company representative send sample pictures for a client to choose the car appropriate to him or her
With the car rental option, visitors have a chance to choose from many options. There are many types of cars available. Visitors can find the appropriate car that fits their interest.
There is convenience when it comes to car rentals
There is an option of renting a car and rooftop tent or with ground tent. Rooftop tent car is also another feeling of the trip
What to you need to know when renting car
When planning to rent a car, make sure you book in advance. This ensures you get the best rates. It also helps you get a car of your choice.
When planning to go on a road trip, make sure you hire a car with comprehensive insurance.
Rent a car which can fit the number of people in the group. If the number is seven, book a car which can accommodate seven people
It is possible to rent a car with driver or self-driving. Some clients do not know how to drive. Others are not comfortable with driving from another country. Hiring a driver is also an alternative.
There is a choice of renting a car with rooftop tent or renting a car with ground tent.
Make sure the car has all what is necessary for the car to be on the road. Like insurance, good tyres, spare Tyre, and many others.
Avoid leaving important things in the car. Remove all important things and park the car.
Always Park the car in the safe place. For city tour, parking in most cities alongside the road is for payment.
Avoid speed. for instance In Uganda, it is 80 km per hour on Highways and 50 Km per hour on trading centers and towns
Respect road sighs on the road, like Zebra crossing, children crossing, traffic lights and many others.
Note the driving side of a certain country. For instance, in Uganda, driving is on the left-hand side. So, keep left when driving in Uganda. Other countries like Rwanda, driving is on the right hand side.
It is better to have an Itinerary for easy connection and preparing for the next destination.
Have valid driving license and make sure you have qualify for driving in that country like age.
