Uganda is a peaceful country endowed with many tourism attractions. With such reasons, the country receives many visitors including those who prefer to adventure on their own. Self-driving in Uganda is common practice, visitors rent cars from car hire companies and then drive themselves following their programmes.

Among the attractions explored by road trip clients include wildlife, primates, birds, mountains, forests, lake and Rivers, cultures, and many others. Activities include, Gorilla Tracking, Chimpanzee tracking, Game drives, Boat cruises, Cultural Encounters, birding, Nature walks, and others.

What you need to know for a self-drive trip in Uganda.

-In Uganda, when driving, keep left and the steering are on the right-hand side of the car.

-Avoid over speeding and always follow speed posts. On highway in Uganda its 80 km per hour and in towns and trading centers its 50 km per hour. In the National parks its 40 km per hour, animals have right of way.

-When renting a car going upcountry, it’s good to hire 4×4 cars. Some roads or trails can become slippery most especially in rainy season in some small roads leading to destinations.

-When self-driving in Uganda, there is an option of renting a car with rooftop tent, or renting a car with ground tent. They can reduce on the costs of accommodations as the camping ground is cheaper than lodges. More so if a client hires other camping equipment like cooking utensils, it reduces the costs of meals as the clients will be cooking themselves.

-When self-driving in Uganda, it’s good to have a programme or Itinerary this will help you to know the kind of destinations you prefer to visit, the activities day by day and others.

-When on car hire trip in Uganda, it’s good to have a navigation system, in case you do not know direction of some destinations it can help. Most visitors use their phones to download Ugandan maps.

-When on driving trip in Uganda, it is advisable to get a local sim card, it can help to make some few calls and also for data.

 

 

-Rent a car with insurance, Comprehensive insurance is recommended

-Hire a car from a reliable company, which have capacity to rescue in case of any problem.

-Hire a car that can fit the number of people in the group, there are those that are 5-seater, 7-9 seaters, and many more., If the group is bigger than the cars available, renting 2 cars in another option.

-Booking in advance some activities like Gorilla tracking and chimpanzees is crucial. permits are on high demand. Moreover, also it is necessary to book the car in advance too and accommodation facilities.

– In order in drive in Uganda, you need to be 18 years and above, you need to have a valid driving license and a valid passport.

-There are pack entrances in some destinations in Uganda like the wildlife parks, you will have to pay park entrance and the car entry.

– Always Park the car in the safe place and when leaving the car make sure all windows are up and always locking the car.

-Avoid leaving vital items in the car after parking. This brings temptations to the thieves and can break into the car and take them

-Obay traffic regulations and when a traffic officer stops you, he will need to check on the car whether it is valid to be on the road also he will need to see on your driving license.

-Avoid drinking and driving. Drinking while driving put life into risk and also there are penalties if found driving while drinking alcohol.