Self drive safaris in Uganda are so rewarding especially if you are not a first-time visitor- the wide expanse of Uganda means there are several tourist destinations dotted in almost every part of the country. The inner city roads are in good condition as well as those leading to the attractions but don’t be fooled to think that the park routes and village roads can be easily traversed.

You will require a strong 4×4 car for self drive in Uganda if you want a safe and comfortable road trip- a car that can handle any type of terrain whether rough, sandy or steep. Uganda is blessed with numerous safari destinations and below are 5 of the best places a 4×4 car can handle.

Best Uganda Safari Destinations For 4×4 Self Drive Adventure

1. Bwindi Forest – Home to over half the last surviving mountain gorillas in the world, Bwindi forest is a top UNESCO world heritage sight visited by nature and primate lovers across the globe. The road trip to Bwindi is a long one if you are starting from Kampala but a lot shorter from Kabale, Kisoro & Kigali usually lasting between 2 to 4 hours.
2. Jinja – Dubbed the adventure capital of East Africa, Jinja city is a dream come true for any adventure seeker. Enjoy some of the most amazing land and water sports activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, horseback riding, quad bike tours, sundowner cruises among others. The road trip from Kampala to Jinja only lasts about 2 to 3 hours using the Kampala-Jinja road.
3. Murchison falls park – Home to over 144 mammal species, up to 556 bird species, 51 reptiles and amphibians, Murchison falls park is arguably Uganda’s top wildlife park and the best place to enjoy a game drive in a 4×4 car on self drive trip in Uganda. A road trip from Kampala to Murchison falls will last about 5 hours while if you will only use about 32 hours if you are starting from Gulu town.
4. Kibale forest – Uganda is home to around 5000 chimpanzees and up to 1500 call Kibale forest their home making it the best destination for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda. You will encounter other primate during the trek as well numerous bird, plants and tree species. A 4×4 Uganda self drive to Kibale forest will last about 5 to 6 hours using the Kampala-Mubende-Fort Portal Highway
5. Sipi Falls – The magnificent series of three waterfalls on the foot of Mountain Elgon is another attraction you can t miss out on when you decide to self drive Uganda in a 4×4 car. The beautiful views coupled with hiking, rock abseiling and cave visits make Sipi falls a top attraction worth every penny. A road trip from Kampala to Kapchorwa last about 4 hours while it will only be 1 hour drive from Mbale.

There are plenty of other exciting tourist destinations you can explore with a 4×4 car in Uganda but the above 5 are guaranteed to give you an all round wildlife and adventure experience in the Pearl Of Africa. To book a 4×4 in Uganda for self drive or guided trip, simply contact us now by sending an email to booking@4x4carhirekampala.com or call us now on +256779612466 to speak with our reservations team