Self drive safari in Uganda is one of the most convenient ways for you to wander around all the corners of the pearl of Africa with no limits and restrictions. The adventure-filled self drive in Uganda offers you a unique way to enjoy your adventure and unforgettable experience in the country. The self drive safaris, however, are not so common as mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park, and the game drives in Queen Elizabeth national park. Despite, you can still organize a self-drive to the Uganda national parks for the wildlife encounters, and en route activities like taking photos and interacting with the local communities in Uganda. The action for the self drive safari in Uganda starts on the sport, as you enjoy the scenic views along with the highways, come across wildlife and a lot of unique features even before reaching the final destinations.
It is a self safari in Uganda, but to enjoy all the way, it is better if you just book a driver to take you around, and you can tell him to stop anywhere you want to. However, there is a provision for you to drive yourself to the destination in the countryside of the pearl of Africa, even other adventurous travelers, just choose to move with their vehicles, to Uganda, especially if they are travelling from one country to another in Africa. A 4WD is the best vehicle to use for the long self drive journey for a Uganda safari. Also for the company to keep track of the vehicle a GPS or global positioning system is installed to the vehicle, this is also one way you can get really lose and comfortable during a Ugandan safari in Uganda can be excursions, however, others can last for a week or even two.
The self drive safaris are not so common in Uganda but adventurous travelers in Uganda always demand for one way to really be comfortable and enjoy the adventure thrill in Uganda. However, it is not right to drive is a country you are not familiar with, because the road might rally be different and puts you in a risk position of getting lost. However, the following tips can help you on that Uganda self drive safari with confidence and enjoy the whole trip.
Have an updated map, yeas it might sound like a stale tip for the modern world but a map can help you get around in the right roads till you reach the final destination. The most up-to-date maps might be online maps, however, you will find no network therefore, it would be good if you just download an up-to-date travel map in Uganda.
Road safety: what you have to know is, Ugandan roads are very risky, and the drivers in Uganda love over speeding. Also the roads in the rural areas of Uganda are marram and others are in a bad state. Also the roads in the city and along the highways, the potholes are common. Therefore, you need to really be careful when driving in Uganda; the best solution is to hire a driver. You also have to well converse with the restrictions for the roads in the protected areas. For example, it is so easy for you move across wild animals near Lake Mburo national park, encounter cows along the high way roads. What you have to know is when you find any animals along the way it is better to slow down, however for any accident, you can run to the nearest police station an report the accident otherwise the local people might take advantage for the fatal mistake you make during the Uganda road drive.
Avoid driving during the night, the nights in Uganda are really risky especially for you who is in Uganda for the first time. Just like any other country, the highway driving can be dangerous as you might encounter highway robbers or even fail to find the way, especially in the rural routes.
You can visit any Uganda national park during the self drive safari, however, you have to know that a national park is a protected area for wildlife, therefore be careful when driving within the national parks. Also make sure you don’t make unnecessary stops in the parks, some are really dangerous with very wild animals like leopards, buffaloes, lions among others.
Planning to self drive Uganda this season, then keep in mind the above things if you want a safe and comfortable road trip. You can rent a car online by simply sending an email to booking@4x4carhirekampala.com or call us now on +256779612466 to speak with our reservations team.
