A self drive road trip is the true embodiment of road adventure that offers you all the freedom and privacy you need at the best car rental price possible. Cutting out driver costs and being able to dictate your itinerary will add spice to any road trip and with the help of a GPS or GoogleMaps, you can be assured you will not get lost or fail to find any point of interest like accommodation, attractions, gas station to mention but a few.
Uganda is one of the best safari destinations in Africa blessed with an abundance of attractions that are mainly sitauted in remote regions of the country. You will need to rent a 4×4 car in Uganda if you want to enjoy a safe and comfortable self drive safari in Uganda. A good 4×4 car offers spacious cargo space, has high ground clearance and has special features like a pop-up roof ot rooftop tent, this is the type of car you should book.
There are numerous 4×4 rental cars to self drive Uganda but not all are as strong, reliable and affordable as the 4 mentioned below.
1- Safari Land Cruiser – Regarded as the best overland vehicle in Africa, the safari land cruiser is the most popular 4×4 car in Uganda. Seating between 7 to 9 people, the safari land cruiser is the perfect car for family and group road trips to the parks and remote regions of Uganda. The safari land cruiser is not normally offered for self drive trips but if you have a driving experience of over 6 years, you can book it and drive it yourself.
2- Rav4 – One of the most affordable 4×4 cars for self drive in Uganda is the Recreational Active Vehicle, a crossover SUV with elements of on-road passenger cars and features of an off-road vehicle. The Rav4 can seat between 2 to 4 people comfortably making it the ideal 4×4 for couples and solo tourists.
3- Land Cruiser Prado – The Toyota-made Land Cruiser is a full-size 4×4 that can seat up to 5 people comfortably with adequate space for cargo in the rear and rooftop. Its high ground clearance coupled with spaciousness and cheap rental cost are reasons why you should hire a land cruiser for your next self drive adventure in Uganda.
4- Rooftop Tent Land Cruiser– If you are planning a self drive camping trip and would love to save money on camping gear, then you should opt for a land cruiser with a tent mounted on the rooftop. This land cruiser is one of the best 4×4 camping rental cars in Uganda ideal for couples and solo tourists.
Planning to self drive Uganda and looking for the ideal 4×4 rental car for the trip, you can choose from the above 4 and get back to us to book or inquire about availability. You can get in touch with us by sending an email to booking@4x4carhirekampala.com or call us now on +256779612466 to speak with our reservations team.