In 1908 Winston Churchill declared Uganda as the ‘Pearl of Africa ‘’ More than a century of years, visitors flock to the country. A road trip in Uganda should be the highlight of your African road trip, besides the endless amount of speed bumps and the roads not forgetting the traffic police corruption being at a lower rate hence it is the perfect country to self drive or alternatively hire a professional guide to take you through the corners of the city as well as the country at large. A self drive safari in Uganda is one of the exciting ways to explore and discover new things on your own that involves getting behind the wheel and take full control of your vacation or holiday or probably weekend. Here you will get to discover things like the sprawling city hills, towering landscapes, and enormous water bodies to the full endless wildlife species and bird species as well up to the unique culture that has up to 54 tribes, Uganda is indeed the pearl of Africa!

  Kampala guided safaris or road trips offer total safety, comfort ability as well as convience but in case you really want an exciting adventure that will take you centuries to forget then why not hire a car with a professional chauffeur who will definitely drive you to any destination that crosses your mind, here you will enjoy the privilege of being a client by getting the much privacy and freedom that you deserve at your own pace and yet saving money you would spend by having to hire a special guide. In case you are a first time tourist and you are planning on bumping into the road s of the pearl of Africa, we have got you an exciting itinerary below which will guide you on what to visit first before going back to your motherland.

THE CAPITAL OF UGANDA

Did you know that most of the first time travelers always want to start their journeys in Kampala? Kampala being the capital city of Uganda offers you a great opportunity to sample you the way of life that the nationals, doing some small shopping before you embark on your journey to the remote areas that are located in the national parks. The city has got a lot of stunning and eye catching things that you would probably not miss out like the Buganda cultural sites that is the Kabaka’s palace, Kabaka’s lake, Kasubi tombs, Uganda museum, art and crafts among others. Do not forget to visit the Ndere cultural centre that is a great place to learn about the country’s rich culture.

THE ADVENTURE CAPITAL

Continue your journey to the adventure capital of Uganda and the source of the great river Nile that being Jinja city located in the eastern part of the country. The self drive road trip that started from Kampala to Jinja offers you the opportunity to pass via lugazi sugar plantations, Mabira forest that is Uganda’s biggest natural forest and not forgetting the recently opened Jinja bridge that passes over the great river Nile. While in Jinja you will not get a chance of being bored since the city has a lot of adventure adrenaline activities like the white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, boat cruise, quad biking, golfing to mention but a few which of each activity has affordable rates that fit in the budget.

MURCHSION FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Also known as the Kabalega national park, the Murchison falls national park is the largest and oldest national park in the pearl of Africa with over 76 mammal species and over 451 bird species. After you have completed your trips in Jinja and Kampala, come to Murchison falls national park whose centre attraction are the eye catching and amazing strongest falls on the Nile formed when it squeezes through a narrow 7 meter gorge and falls 43 meters high. The perfect opportunity to see and encounter numerous land animals is by getting onto the morning game drive within the park and the boat cruise is a perfect idea to gt to you closer to the large aquatic animals such as the Nile crocodiles and hippos not forgetting the bottom of the falls which you will definitely fall in love with. Some of the other activities that you might feel like trying is the chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest, hiking to the top of the falls, community walks among others.

THE MEDLEY OF WONDERS

Lying in the western part of the country is the medley of wonders. You might as k yourself what the medley of wonders mean, this is one of the popular national parks in Uganda named after the visit of the Queen of England in 1954 the Queen Elizabeth national park. The next destination surely should be this park that is home to over 95 mammal species and around 600 species of birds, the park is s true hub for tourists looking fir that classic wildlife experience in Uganda. Game r=drives through the kasenyi are a rewarding experience not forgetting the boat cruises along the kazinga channel that joins lake Edward and lake George which gives you a chance to spot a variety of wild animals and birds and then if still interested then chimpanzee tracking can be done in the kyambura gorge. Have you ever testifies tree climbing lions? When you visit the medley of wonders, all this will have to be unforgettable history.

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Head further to the south western part of Uganda and get a chance to visit Bwindi impenetrable forest national park the home of the mountain gorillas. The chance to get up close with one of the most endangered species and yet gentle is definitely regarded as the most exciting wildlife adventures you can ever encounter in the world and the main reason being why most tourists visit Uganda. The adventurous activity of tracking these mountain gorillas is no easy job since it involves being fit and requires patience whereby you will be given one hour in their presence to take some pictures, learn their way of life, watch then feed and play as well. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done by booking a gorilla permit that will cost you some little dollars at a rate of US$800 for foreigners and for nationals it is only 250,000UGX. You can get the permits online or through physical booking at UWA offices in Kampala or through your travel company. Take some hours off the beaten roads by visiting Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy while relaxing and not having to worry of what your next destination will be, you can choose to do the island exploration or just relax and head back staright to Kampala and heading off to your motherland.

There are plenty of amazing destinations you can visit when you decided to self drive Uganda but the above 5 will surely give you a full feel of Uganda culture and wildlife especially if its your first time in the country. To rent a car for self drive road trip today, simply send us an email to booking@4x4carhirekampala.com or call us now on +256779612466 to speak with our reservations team.