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Uganda ‘’The Pearl of Africa’’ is blessed with an undeniable natural beauty. In the west, the Rwenzori peaks reach towards the sky, the perfect challenge for bold explorers. Across the nation, parks are home to some of the world’s most exotic animals: Silverbacks, lions and countless others. Uganda is home to Africa’s big5.

Winding roads lead to places of grand beauty and unique cultures for those who dare to explore.  There’s a story at every turn especially from our people, who are renowned for their warmth and charm.

One of the best Uganda safari tours 2024 and 2025 is a 10 days trip. A 10 days Uganda Safari is a great opportunity to explore some of the most diverse wildlife in Africa, spectacular scenery and memorable cultural experiences. A great vacation spot, off the beaten track, Uganda’s wildlife destinations including Murchison Falls, Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo national parks are perfect for an ideal African safari. A detailed package on how your safari can be is described in the article below.

Upon your arrival, our tour guide will welcome and brief you at the airport before transferring you to the Protea hotel for lunch. After lunch you can decide to have a city tour around Entebbe though its optional. You can also spend the whole of your evening relaxing. Later you can return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

On your second morning, you will be picked from your hotel and be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park with a mini stop at the equator for photographs. Upon arrival, have your lunch in any nearby restaurant and after go for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo and here expect to see some hippos, crocodiles and some water birds and later check in at your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Optional lodges include Mpogo lodge(deluxe), Kigambira Safari lodge (luxury) where you can have your dinner and overnight stay.

You will begin your third morning with a game drive in search for zebras, elands, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, topis among others and on your lucky day a leopard may cross your way. After the game drive and having your lunch done, you will later be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park arriving in the evening. Check in at Eco lodge or Mahogany Springs for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will have to go at the park headquarters for briefing about the guidelines to follow during gorilla trekking and here you will be allocated to a gorilla group to trek. In a group of 8 trekkers, you will be led by a game ranger in a company of several porters to a gorilla group specified on the permit earlier secured for you. Upon encountering the gorilla family, you will be allowed an hour to view and take photographs before returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon activities including a community walk and Batwa cultural experience (the forest people) may be organized for you. Dinner and overnight stay to be enjoyed at Eco lodge or Mahogany springs lodge.

On your fourth morning, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an en route game viewing in Ishasha sector for the tree climbing lions.  Later proceed to Mweya Safari Lodge for check-in and lunch as you get ready for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. The banks of Kazinga Channel attract big numbers of mammals and birds. On the boat cruise expect to see big mammals such as hippos, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks among others. Both migratory and savanna birds are quite in big numbers along this channel. After the boat cruise you can return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After a morning cup of coffee, hit the Kasenyi track to catch up with early raisers including the cats as they return from the night hunt. Plenty of wildlife in this area may captivate you on this early morning game drive. On return you will transfer to Kibale National Park with en route visit to the crater lakes region of Ndali and Kasende.

You may reach in Kibale in the evening and you may opt to go for a nature walk in the Bigodi wetland for primate viewing such as mangabeys, grey checked monkeys, olive baboons, bush pigs, sitatungas, L’Hoest’s monkeys, vervet monkeys, mongooses, and bushbucks among others and bird watching. Later proceed to check in at Papaya Lake lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for briefing about chimpanzee trekking before you proceed to the forest to trek man’s closest relative of all the apes. After trekking, return to the lodge for lunch and have the rest of the day at leisure as your waiting for dinner. You may also choose to go for a city tour in Kibale town but this you have to discus it with your driver.

After having breakfast, checking out and having your picnic lunch prepared, get ready for a long drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi.  The distance from Kibale Forest to Murchison Falls national park can be about 4 to 5 hours as the murram road has over time been upgraded. The picturesque drive along the banks of Lake Albert offers beautiful and very scenic view of the Western Rift Valley. You may reach Murchison Falls National Park when your tired and you just check in at your booked lodge for refreshments and relaxation as your waiting for dinner. Optional lodges include Kabalega Wilderness lodge or Pakuba lodge (luxury) and Red Chillie lodge (budget).

The following day enjoy a morning game drive in the northern part of the park to catch a glimpse of some fascinating wildlife species. Expect to encounter lions, jackals, leopard if you are lucky and many other mammals including buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeest, topi, elephants, giraffes among others. Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon go for boat cruise up to the bottom of the mighty falls for sightseeing and a chance to see crocodiles, hippos and some bird species. Dinner and overnight at Kabalega Wilderness lodge or Pakuba lodge (luxury) or Red Chillie lodge (budget).

On your tenth day, after breakfast transfer back to Kampala with an en route visit to the top of the falls for sight-seeing. You may also have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola for Rhino trekking if it is part of your safari package.

Depending on return flight schedule, your tour guide/ driver will transfer you straight to Entebbe International Airport for an evening check-in flight and that will be the end of your 10 days Uganda safari tour.

Kidepo Valley National Park wildlife safari takes visitors for unmatched experience that one cannot be attained elsewhere in the world. Visit Uganda’s most isolated national park with the wild frontier region of Karamoja and the most magnificent for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses.

From Apoka in the heart of the park, a Savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges.

Kidepo Valley National Park is a completely different world of vast plains in spring view from every vantage point with a lot of wildlife as you drive into the park. Kidepo Valley National Park offers breathtaking open Savannah which is surrounded by spectacular mountain landscape nowhere to be seen in Africa. Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s second biggest National Park and one of Africa’s finest wilderness areas.

Your safari to Kidepo National Park starts with a pickup from Entebbe International Airport, briefing and then embark on the journey via Gulu-Kitgum Road and may decide to have your lunch in Gulu town. Upon arrival, you will just check-in at your preferable lodge or hotel for dinner and sleepovers.

The next morning, you will have breakfast and then head into the park for a morning game drive to the ostrich farm. On this drive, you will get a chance to spot a lot of wildlife such as herds of elephants, cape buffaloes, giraffes, lions and then the hot springs at Kanangorok. You will also spot a variety of bird species such as the ostrich, Kori bustard, secretary bird, red throated bee eaters, the Abyssinian ground hornbill, Clapperton’s Francolin, Black Coucal, African Moustached and the Broad-tailed Warblers, Marsh Tchagra and Crimson-rumped Waxbill, Chestnut weaver, D’Arnaud’s barbet, Fox kestrel among others.

Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon after having your lunch, you will have a cultural experience that will bring you into contact with Karamojong people at Karenga and Kapedo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting items. Later meet your driver and return to the lodge for dinner and sleepovers.

The next morning after an early breakfast, you will be joined by an expert ranger guide for a nature walk to explore the park on foot away from the steel clad of safari car sharing his knowledge of the eco-system and also bring you closure to the animals such as buffaloes, giraffes among others and for birders, you will see birds such as Fox Kestrel, Eastern Chanting Goshawk, Grasshopper Buzzard, Montague’s Harrier, Fan Tailed Raven, rare Stone Partridge and many others. The afternoon is spent on relaxation and sightseeing around the lodge.

Kidepo Valley National Park offers guests a wide range of accommodation options ranging from High-end, luxury and mid-range to low budget and all these provide good customer services and quality amenities. Some of them include; Apoka Safari Lodge, Apoka Rest Camp, Kidepo Savannah Lodge, Mara Safari Lodge, Zebra Safari Lodge, Nga Moru Wilderness Camp and many others.

On your last day of this safari, you may decide to first have a morning game drive through the park, giving you a chance to see elephants, buffaloes, different kinds of antelopes towards Katarum gate making a stop at katarum kopje a site of the derelict lodge built in the rock though it is currently under renovation to have a bird eye view of the park. Later prepare yourself to embark on your journey back to Kampala for your late evening flight and that will mark the end of your Kidepo Valley Wildlife Safari.

One-way car rental is an option that allows you to pick-up a rental car in one destination and drops it off in another. You can pick-up up a rental car from the city or airport and drop it off in any destination of your choice but at a surcharge fee that is highly dependent on distance between pick-up and drop-off locations. One way car rental in Uganda is very popular among safari tourists, businessmen and leisure travellers looking for that money and time saving ride from Kampala city or Entebbe airport to remote regions of the country.

This option allows you to drop off your rental car at any place you want other than the original pick-up point hence offering you the flexibility to travel to any destination of interest.

You won’t have to worry about the costs of driving the rental car back to the pick-up point giving you that stress-free and money-saving trip you deserve.

You will be able to forego extra costs for fueling the car to drive back to the city or airport when you opt for a one-way car rental in Uganda.

You can save time for other items of the itinerary when you decide to drop off the car at any destination since you won’t be driving back to the original location.

Uganda is an ideal destination to explore & experience camping or self-drive safari in a quintessential 4×4 safari land cruisers such as Land Cruiser Lx, Land cruiser V8, Land Cruiser Gx, or the Land cruiser 78 series, Land Cruiser TX/TZ … to encounter sleeping in a rooftop tent under the stars, lounging in camping furniture by the fire and making delicious camping food, lazing on a camping furniture by the fire and making mouth-watering camping food.

We have quality rooftop tents mounted on our popular Land Cruisers: including Land cruiser LX with 2 rooftop tents for 4 Pax, Land cruiser GX with 2 rooftop tents, Land Cruiser V8 with 1 rooftop tent, Land Cruiser TX/Vx with 1 rooftop tent

Hire a single rooftop tent for 2 people, double rooftop tent for 4 people or family rooftop tent for 3 individuals to experience sleeping under the stars in Uganda. We hire 4×4 adventure-ready land cruisers, fully equipped with roof-top tent, camping gear and a complete kitchen.

It has been proven that the 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser, both manual and automatic with either diesel or petrol engines are the best concept for travel around Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, without depending on schedules, accommodation bookings, appointments or programs.

Uganda is the perfect place to experience camping in an iconic 4×4 expedition. Experience sleeping in a rooftop tent under the stars, lounging in spacious camping furniture by the fire and making delicious camping food. The vehicle has automatic transmission, uses petrol gas, seats 2-5 pax, and air conditioning, the vehicle also has a popup roof.

The tents can easily be set up in less possible time, offering a raised sleeping experience. Each tent has a comfy mattress for 2 persons, mesh windows with blackout panels, for a unique cozy camping encounter into the great outdoor adventures.

On top of all that, Uganda offers a numerous outdoor activities across in the entire country: Hiking Rwenzori mountains, Jinja White water rafting  on the Nile River, Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, Wildlife safaris among other handful of the adventures that are accessible when you road trip with a roof top tent. And for those who have not gone on a self-drive camping safari, get in touch with one of our rental expert to hire a 4×4 rooftop tent Land cruiser Camper for an extended period.

Rooftop tents camping are fixed on top of the 4×4 jeeps avoiding travellers away from animals, running surface water in heavy rain seasons, and away from any problems issue that would happen on you while in ground tents. The 4×4 rooftop tents are easy and convenient traveling. Set and unfolded in minutes, a rooftop tent is comfortable, as all bedding remain inside the tent during the journey, and the tent is quick and easy to pack and make sure you fasten the zip to avoid dust entering while connecting to other travel destinations.

ONE WAY CAR HIRE

Is an option that allows you to pick-up a rental car in one destination and drop it off in another. You can pick-up up a rental car from the city or airport and drop it off in any destination of your choice but at a surcharge fee that is highly dependent on distance between pick-up and drop-off locations.

It is very popular among safari tourists, businessmen and leisure travellers looking for that money and time saving ride from city or airport to remote regions of the country.

This option allows you to drop off your rental car at any place you want other than the original pick-up point hence offering you the flexibility to travel to any destination of interest.

LONG TERM CAR RENTAL

We organize long term car rentals which feature a car + driver; it can be for month, two, more or a year but with trust we will give you reliable and quality services worth your money.

Great and affordable rates

Special discounts for longer rental periods

Grand discount offer on 1 year car rental in Uganda.

24 hours road assistance from our staff

Helpful pick up and drop off services

SHORT TERM CAR RENTAL

It is an appropriate choice for all travellers interested in exploring the various safari destinations in Uganda and Rwanda with friends and family.

Travellers in Uganda and Rwanda interested in hiring our cars for a short term can prefer to go on Self- Drive or with an experienced driver who takes them to any safari destination they prefer to visit in Uganda and Rwanda.

Our Short Term Car Rental services on offer are ideal for all kinds of travellers in a variety of Cars ranging from the Rav4s, Land Cruisers, Saloon Cars, Drones, Mini Vans/ Bus etc. The short Term Car Rental Fleets’ prices range from US $40 per day without fuel in Uganda and in Rwanda.

If you are interested in Short Term Car Rental book a Car with us as this Car Rental Option is for all that travel to explore and adventure Uganda’s and Rwanda’s remarkable safari destinations.

CAR HIRE WITH DRIVER

The cost of renting a car in Uganda with a driver depends on the type of car one intends to hire and the number of days. However, for starts you should budget around $60 per day.

Most people prefer hiring a car with an English speaking driver in Uganda and Rwanda. This is because they want the communication while on the trip easy and understand each other

There are a lot of advantages when you hire a car with a driver in Uganda and Rwanda as it eliminates hurdles associated with road trip explorations.

To make the most of your Uganda trip, Car Rental with a Driver Uganda and Rwanda can be a wise choice, ensuring convenience, safety and the opportunity to explore off the beaten which is more rewarding.

Renting a car with a driver in Uganda and Rwanda provides you with the flexibility to explore multiple attractions in the shortest period possible and helping you avoid unnecessary delays and to engage in meaningful cultural exchanges through the local driver guide.

WEEKEND CAR RENTAL

A weekend is a portion of a week traditionally dedicated to resting and leisure, to some it’s the best time to visit friends & family while some use it as an opportunity to go on a road trip to a desired destination.

Weekend packages are available from Friday to Monday meaning a minimum of 3 days rental is required

No additional drivers are permitted over the weekend unless they have also signed the contract

You are not permitted to drive across border. If its Uganda or Rwanda then take your weekend in one country.

Just let us know the number or people you are traveling with and where you are headed to and we will get you a suitable car for your weekend getaway road trip.

LAST MINUTE CAR HIRE

Do you need a car rental tomorrow (or even today)? Your search for the best car rental travel deals ends right here! Rent with us and you can always find cheap car rental travel deals, even on super-short notice.

No matter how far in advance you reserve your rental, the surest way to save on a Budget car rental is to book directly from us. Plus, these savings are available nationwide, at participating locations. You’ll save whether you’re heading to a major national park or around the city. These deals also work for family, group, business, and solo travel.

Search for and find all 4 Wheel Drive Rentals Wagon rentals, 4 Wheel Drive Camper rentals, 4wd rooftop rentals, car hire, RaV4 rentals, Camper roof top hire even on last minute self-drive adventures to Uganda and Rwanda.

Book your Last minute car hire with us and take advantage of great car hire deals all year round.

We’ve got fantastic savings on small, medium and large cars in most major destinations, including Kampala, Jinja, Kabale, Kasese, and rest of the districts in Uganda.

We also offer an extensive range of vehicles in Uganda and Rwanda. Book now, and get your holiday off to a great start.

These last minute daily and weekly rental car rates are only available for a limited time in Uganda and Rwanda.

Last Minute Specials are rental car rates that are available with as little as two hour advance reservation Booking.

Explore the outdoors and camp wherever your 4×4 vehicle can take you. Off road rooftop tents assemble in just minutes, allowing you to sleep off the ground away from bugs and critters. Manufactured with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. These tents will protect you in all kinds of terrain and weather. These tents are perfect for the camper who just wants to go out for a couple of days, to the serious over lander who will be spending weeks at a time on the trail.

It gives the great opportunity to visit Uganda’s Oldest National park Queen Elizabeth National park for a Uganda wildlife safari, Murchison Falls national park for a wildlife safari, Kibale forest national park for Chimpanzee tracking in Bigodi wetland, Bwindi Impenetrable national park for mountain gorilla trekking experience and Lake Mburo National Parks.

Start with Murchison Falls with an en route to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for a nature walk to see the rare rhinos in the wild. Lunch en route. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, with a brief stop on the top of the falls, where you can see the Niles perfected beauty and marvel as it squeezes through a seven-meter canyon. The 43-meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in the spray. Time to enjoy the rooftop tent and dinner.

Embark on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot a great number of animals and birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the swimming poolside. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls.

There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch, you may also see elephants, waterbucks, and Uganda Kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species. The boat leaves you near the falls and you can hike to the top of the falls. It is an exciting experience that brings you very close to the rushing white-water as it squeezes itself through the narrow crevice.

Drive through Hoima and reach the colourful and beautiful town of Fort Portal, the capital of the Toro kingdom, situated in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon, the Rwenzori for Kibale adventure.

You will spend most of the morning in the forest in search of chimpanzees. These primates are very mobile and viewing them is unpredictable but the forest walk is enriching, activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning and takes about 4 to 5 hours.

This forest is home to large numbers of chimpanzees and other primates including Phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed, grey-cheeked mangabeys, birds, butterflies. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora.

After lunch, visit the Bigodi community initiative swamp and enjoy the amazing panoramic views. Rooftop tent camping time and dinner.

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. Have a game drive en-route, lunch at the Lodge, with its wonderful location on top of the Mweya peninsula.

Enjoy the unique two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge.

This launch cruise gives you a great opportunity for photography, bird watching, and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colourful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight right in your rooftop tent car.

The day starts with an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queen’s mile in the park and expects to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mongoose, waterbucks, Kobs, and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds.

You will go as far as Lake George. Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the splendid Crater Lakes region for sightseeing. Dinner and overnight in the rooftop tent camp.

Drive to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of the Park in search of the tree-climbing lions found only in this area of Uganda. The landscape is open savannah with acacia trees. Have a packed lunch. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight in the jungles.

You will be briefed by the park rangers before entering the gorilla sanctuary. The rain forest is dense and crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, the thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a memorable experience.

Gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with one other. Dinner and overnight in the jungles.

Take breakfast before driving to Kabale through the rolling hills and terraced landscape. This area is referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa. Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with its unique and amazing panoramic view of Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon, a boat ride on the lake to the various islands is a great opportunity for bird viewing and sightseeing.

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest national park in Uganda. Take a game drive in search of the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, Oribi, and Topi. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo.

The park is a very good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus gonoleks, Brown-faced lapwings, Carruthers Cisticolas. Take lunch and drive back to Kampala. Stopover at the Equator for photography.

Depending on your flight time, you can do a city tour including, handcraft and souvenir shopping, cultural sites then transfer to the airport, having covered a cross-section of probably one of the greenest countries on earth.

A standard car rental is a larger sedan, which provides more room for passengers and can fit an additional bag in the trunk compared to an intermediate car. Standard rental cars usually fit about 4-5 people comfortably with some additional space for luggage. They get outstanding gas mileage and are easy for just about any traveler to handle.

A smaller car is probably a better idea if you’re not going to be driving much and simply want something to get you for shorter distances. It’s probably better for you in an urban environment, too – as its smaller size will be able to help you navigate the sometimes-tricky contours of your average city.

Toyota Rav4

Toyota Rav4 is small family size car that accommodates about 2-4 passengers. It is also a 4-wheel drive with four doors. Many people love to hire a Toyota Rav4 due to its interesting attributes like air conditioners, enough luggage space and comfortable seats. The Toyota Rav4 is known as one of the most affordable family size vehicles with little fuel consumption and it comes with comprehensive insurance. It goes for $45 per day.

Toyota Rav4 at $42per day

The Toyota Rav4 has great features with reliability and strong engine and, yes, it is a luxury compact sedan. Also, the features of the Rav4 are somewhat similar to another luxury sedan, Allion.

Mercedes Benz $100per day

The Mercedes Benz E Class is another model in the long line of luxury Mercedes Benz. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz; German’s top car maker – the E Class Benz is built to turn heads with an eye-catching shiny exterior and a cool interior that features leather seats, an AC plus sun-roof. If you are planning a wedding, video shoot or any other special occasion and require an affordable luxury car for hire, then we recommend you hire a Mercedes Benz E Class. You can also hire the E Class for executive business road trips around cities or an airport transfer from or to Entebbe airport.

Toyota Hilux at $90per day is a series of on & off-road cab chassis & pick-up trucks manufactured by Toyota; Japan’s top car maker. The 4×4 station wagon can accommodate 5 people comfortably with AC, MP3/CD player and FM radio transmission plus of course the spacious space for cargo in the rear making it the ideal car for long distance road trips.

We have a fleet of well serviced Hilux trucks for hire in Uganda available for self-drive as well as guided road trips around the city, national parks or any other destination in Uganda. Whether you are in need of Hilux for business trip, safari or family visit in a remote destination, we can get it for you at affordable rates. It can also be used for weddings and introduction ceremonies given its shiny good looking exterior and interior.

Land Cruiser Prado

Toyota Prado is among the outstanding family size vehicles with impressive attributes. The car is designed to carry about 6 passengers. It features an air conditioning system, flexible seats with enough leg room space, enough cargo space, MP3, FM Radio station among others. Regardless of the nature of your safari, you won’t be disappointed with a Toyota Prado. We provide a wide range of Toyota Prado that includes Toyota TZ, TX, GX among others. We advise that you book in time and select your favourite. The Land cruiser with rooftop tent costs a price of $ 80 USD per day.

The Toyota Vitz is a subcompact hatchback manufactured by Toyota Motors from 1999 to 2019. The 3 or 5 doors Vitz is the perfect car for city tours, airport transfers & business trips. For as low as US$ 35 per day, you can get a Vitz for self-drive road trip and in case you require a driver, that can also be arranged. Its colourful exterior coupled with a cozy interior and small size makes it one of the easiest cars to drive in Uganda. The Vitz is a 2-wheel drive car and can’t handle rough terrain and long-distance overland road trips plus the space is minimal meaning you can hire the Vitz for camping adventures.

The Nissan Patrol at $80per day is 4-wheel drive vehicle manufacture by Nissan, another popular car maker in Japan available in 2 versions namely 3-door Short-wheelbase & 5-door Long-wheelbase with the latter offered in pick-up truck and cab versions. The Nissan patrol can handle tough terrain, muddy or steep slopes making it the perfect 4×4 car to hire in Uganda if you are planning to explore remote destinations including the national parks. The 4×4 wagon can accommodate up 5 people comfortably and has spacious space for cargo in the rear.

The Subaru Forester at $85per day is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Subaru; one of Japan’s top car makers. Subaru forester availability for sale started as late as 1997 in Japan and 1998 in USA though the crossover SUV was first introduced in November 1995 at the infamous Tokyo Motor Show. The Subaru forester is one of first hatchback station wagons but with higher ground clearance and an all-wheel drive mechanism perfect for all types of terrain. The Subaru forester can seat a maximum of 5 people and features an AC, MP3/CD/DVD player plus spacious cargo space as well leg room for passengers.

The Harrier at $60per day is a mid-sized car manufactured by Toyota; one of Japan’s leading automobile companies. It was first called the Lexus RX until 2013 when the name was rebranded to Harrier. This crossover SUV can accommodate up to 5 people with an extra fold seat in the rear, the cozy seats coupled with adequate legroom and air-conditioning makes the Harrier the perfect car for city tours, business road trips, couple getaway, family vacation as well as airport transfer and weddings.

Securing an e-visa is one of the primary steps when traveling to Uganda. You can apply for an e-visa through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration at www.visas.immigration.go.ug/. This will cost you $50 plus $1.50 for processing fees, so it will be a total of $51.50. Other websites may charge you more, but its best you apply straight from the official website. The requirements include passport copy, recent passport-size picture, and yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Vaccinations are essential in Uganda travel. On arrival, you will be asked to present a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. This is in-lined with the Ugandan Ministry of Health’s requirements for travelers. It is also for your own protection. Make sure to ask medical advice from your doctor before traveling to Uganda.

This is because there are other risks of acquiring other diseases such as Hepatitis A and B, and Malaria. It is highly recommended to get shots for these diseases before flying to the country along with Polio, Typhoid, Cholera, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Rabies, and Meningitis.

Although Uganda is one of the most tourist-friendly destinations in Africa, you are advised to avoid going out at night, for your own safety especially outside major towns, especially near the South Sudan borders and Karamoja, too.

There are high risks of malaria in Uganda, but a proper precautionary measure can deal with this. If possible, have a vaccination for malaria or take malaria tablets that are prescribed by your medical practitioner at home. You can also avoid getting them by wearing appropriate clothes such as long sleeves and pants, especially during sunset hours, when mosquitos are the most active.

Put in consideration the best time to visit Uganda. You can enjoy the Uganda experience all year round. But if going there for safaris, the best months to visit the country is during the dry season which runs from June to August and December to February. The high season is from June to September.

During the wet season, March to May, weather can be a bit challenging as roads and nature trails can be in poor condition.

To support tourism and, at the same time preserve the wildlife, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has set fees for National Parks. The most famous destinations usually cost $40 per 24 hours. Meanwhile, less known places settle for a $35 fee, while small reserves, only $10.

There are additional fees for National Parks. You will be charged for park entrance and when you avail of some of the activities offered in the parks such as game drive, launch trip, nature walk, bird watching, ferry crossing, or chimp tracking.

Roads in Uganda have improved over the years, but there are still a lot of rocky areas that can be more challenging during wet seasons. You have to choose the proper 4×4 rooftop tent vehicle for the terrain when thinking of renting and that is a 4×4 vehicle. When driving, keep in mind that you have to be on the left side of the road. You do not want to cause any road trouble or violate traffic laws when visiting the place.

When traveling using a vehicle, make sure that you have enough supply of petrol. There are several gas stations along the road buy it is highly advisable to get extra just to make sure you will not run out of gas in deserted areas.

You have to make sure you are safe and having fun when traveling to Uganda. Here are some of the things you need to bring so that adventure is hassle-free: Important documents such as airline tickets, passport, visa, Vaccination certificates (Yellow fever certificate), Itinerary, Photocopy of documents if possible, Prescription medications, Malaria pills, Hand sanitizer, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Eye drops, Skin and hair moisturizers, Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouth wash, Dusk mask, Anti – diarrhoea medicine, motion sickness tablets, Large zip lock bags (to secure your gadgets from getting wet), Small compass, Electrical adapters (Type G), Binoculars, Travel water bottle, Camera gear, Safari shirt, Safari pants, Safari boots, Travel towel, Clothes that are greens, or khakis to blend in.

Get as much of the Ugandan experience by getting there prepared. When you have everything, you need, from knowledge to basic travel needs, your adventure in Uganda will be stress-free. Moreover, you’ll be able to focus more on the rich terrain, wildlife, and the people.

If you are interested in gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, make sure you book for the permits in advance. These are the most demanding activities in Uganda so more tourists visit the country for that same cause meaning that for you to get the opportunity to go trekking in Uganda; you must book some moths before you visiting date.

Like in most travel destinations, tipping is normal in Uganda. It is a way of thanking people for their hard work and dedication. Usually, tourists give tips for their tourist guides in safaris, boat tours, game drive, or nature walk. For this, you can generally give $10 to $15. When you do this, make sure it is in Ugandan Shillings as they lack access to money exchangers.

You need to know the Ugandan currency when spending in smaller towns in Uganda. But for touristy places such as in the Uganda Wildlife Authority and other national parks, Cash Dollars, Euros, and Pounds are acceptable.

When exchanging your money for shillings, make sure they are the reasonable conversion. Some money exchangers are opportunists that they rip off tourists for their dollars or pounds. Be wise and do not fall for these schemes. Even at the airport, they have different rates so check it out. Similarly, they have a different exchange rate for big bills and small bills.

In case you have time to wander around Uganda, you’ll find a lot of shops; some even sell vibrantly colored souvenirs. Make sure you buy some as they are priced reasonably in almost all areas. But be careful when buying, especially if you think of bargaining.

Most items in proper shops in cities have fix prices, so negotiating is a bit rude. But in markets where price labels are missing, you can usually bargain. Just make sure that in the end, both you and the seller are happy with the negotiation.

The most isolated of all national parks in Uganda is Kidepo Valley National Park which is located in Kaabong District, in the North-eastern part of the country, covering about 1,442 square kilometres. The park lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya at about 700km from Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Exploring Uganda’s Most Isolated National Park is a truly exciting adventure and you can go by land or air and it is interesting to start your Uganda safari from this park.

The permanent source of water in Kidepo Valley National Park is the Kanangorok hot spring, located in the northern part of Kidepo on the boundary with South Sudan. The two rivers of Kidepo and Narus form two valley systems whose floors lie between 3,000feet and 4,000feet.

To avoid the long journeys from Kampala to Kidepo, take a domestic flight from Entebbe and easily access this remote park. These flights are arranged in advance to avoid inconvenience.  The park is home to over eighty animal species, some of which do not exist in any other Uganda national park. Some of the rare animal species found in Kidepo include; cheetah, bat-eared fox, hunting dogs, striped hyena, roan antelopes, klipspringer, Beisa oryx among others. Other animal species in Kidepo Valley National Park include; lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elands, bush duskier, elephants, bush pigs, bohor reed buck, Rothschild giraffes, Defassa water bucks, warthogs, oribi, Burchell’s zebras, Jackson’s hartebeests among many others.

Kidepo Valley National Park is home to over 460 species of birds, notable among which are the ostrich and the Kori bustard. Some of the bird species in Kidepo include; the Egyptian vulture, the pygmy falcon, varreaux’s eagle, Abyssinian ground hornbill, yellow-billed hornbill among many others.

Indulge the culture of Kidepo people. The Ik are one of the most reclusive tribes in Uganda and still live in a very high traditional manner. They live on top of the Morungole Mountain in seclusion.

A visit to the Ik tribes takes about 12-hour round which includes hikes. They are hospitable and prior bookings to visit them are made.

 

The Ketebo people who currently live in Torit in South Sudan also known as the Mening people while in Uganda are the inhabitants’ farmers and hunters of Kidepo Valley National Park and they lived in this area since 1800. The Katebo people are the sub tribe of Lango people in Uganda who are mostly referred to as the “Bira” people by the Europeans and also the Didinga call them the “Loceha/Loceka”. In 1958, it was made as the game reserves by the British administration so that to protect the animals from being hunted and further clearing of the bush in order to control the tsetse flies. The process evicted the residents who migrated to other areas like the Katebo people relocated to places of Bira like Napotpot, Kalo Kudo, Namosingo, Loriwo and Naurkori in South Sudan.

Take early morning game drives starting at 6:00 am; evening at around 4:00pm depending on how you have organized with the guide and lastly the night game drives starting at 7:00pm. Early morning game drives makes visitors catch the sun rise behind the mountain before flooding the valley then off for the whole day game drive to the ostrich farm and  it is not any man made occurrence, but given the massive number of the birds one would compare it to this along, then we shall be able to view herds of elephants, cape buffalos, giraffes, lions, Cheetah, Leopards, Hyenas waterbucks, bat-eared fox,  Bohor reedbuck, Oribi , aardwolf, dik-dik, caracal and then the hot springs at kanangorok. Use 4×4-wheel drive Safari Land cruiser.

The game drives are commonly done at Narus valley and Kidepo valley. So, at Narus valley, wildlife is most active very early in the morning (6:00am) and evening times (4:00pm). Kidepo Valley is short on big game but massive on scenery and the drive to Kanangorok Hot Springs passes some magnificent landscapes.

Kidepo offers breath-taking open savannah which is surrounded by spectacular mountain landscape nowhere to be seen in Africa! Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s second biggest National Park and one of the Africa’s finest wilderness areas.