Benefits of Renting a Car for Your Safari
Within the pearl of Africa, in Uganda, there are many places where one can spend an exotic vacation. Usually, to many clients, when we talk about Uganda the heart gets full of excitement. The country offers adventurous safari. Tourists usually find different aspects of nature like semi-desert, lakes and river, forests, wildlife and bird life, and many other attractive faces of nature. These natural beauties make Uganda a perfect destination for tourists living across the world. In case you are planning your vacation in Uganda then you should pack your bags after booking the car by our company. You will make your trip full of fun and adventure
When on a self drive, you should enjoy the real beauty of Uganda. After you have hired a safari vehicle from our company, you will enjoy the real beauty of Uganda. When renting a 4×4 on rent you can drive at the different corners of Uganda at your pace. We do provide you by 4×4 for time you are paying. Often, you will drive yourself and move to interesting place with your family, friend and the whole crew members at your own desire. This one most advantage of self driving. You will be your own guide during your whole self drive road trip in Uganda. This will add new experience to your life where you can do many things without caring about anything.
The self drive car rental system will make you discover new places. During this time, you will drive 4×4 for yourself and you will be able to discover the virgin beauty of Uganda. The tourists in Uganda do visit limited places. This is more often when you use guides or drivers. By hiring a car however, will make you become comfortably and you will move to new parts of the country. Self driving will make you discover many uncovered things including viewing the wild Africa from a very close view. You will enjoy the warmth of Ugandan, a country which has friendliest people with peace and without any hurry.
The self drive car gives you safety. Usually, all the safety offered by us in controlled by GPRS system. Therefore, if you are going in wrong direction, most especially a place where you may face any kind of trouble your 4×4, then you will be required to indicate that in advance. When you do that, you will never find any hassle in finding the right ways and hence, you can devote your costly time in getting maximum fun during your trip.
When you want to ensure your comfort during your safari after you have used our company, we shall ensure that you will feel comfortable during your whole trip in Uganda. Our cars are packed with all the necessary items like water, food, camps, and many other things, which you require while camping in deserts and other remote areas. We do provide assistance 24/7 wherever needed and wherever you are.
When you are on a self drive, you will discover Uganda. You will explore all the hidden gems of Uganda. Please feel free to Contact us through info@4x4ugandacarhire.com or call our hotline +256751552950 for bookings and inquiries. Please note that the most self drive options are for small groups and independent travelers. These may include visiting national parks which are considered as popular tourism destination. Our company provided self drive packages which allow you to visit any destination of your choice in Uganda. This is campaigned with complete freedom which o offers you useful driving documents and gadgets to help you along your road trip.
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How effective is a Rav4 for Self Guided Uganda Safaris
As a client, you are advised that to have a very successful Rav 4 car drive within Uganda, you ought to book and rent the car in advance. This is considered the best thing to do first before you book or rent a car. You should also note that some of the highest seasons in Uganda are Christmas and Easter seasons. Thus, booking the car in advance for a self-drive will allow you to choose the right best Rav 4 car for yourself to drive. Before booking this car, you should ensure that the places you want to go are well known, the number of days you are going to spend using the car, and the number of people you are traveling with. In case you are in the proximity of the city, you may not need a 4X4 wheel, but if you are traveling upcountry, you will need a 4X4 wheel drive car due to the conditions of the car
When you choose to visit the country, the type of travel will not just be wasting money. Sometimes you may think that travelling is for fun or a passion. As a group, you may seek to travel in order enjoy to the adventure. The travel may also be intended in discovering what other countries have and what happens in various destinations, cultural trails, and other souls. Most times, travelers will wish to have an easy and budget trip. This is something which cannot be spent only for fun. When you hire a self-drive trip in Uganda, you will enjoy the safari and tour at your pace and privacy with your rented Rav 4 car.
Our company provides all Season Car. In Uganda climatic seasons change. Some seasons are very wet while others are really dry. Though the Toyota Rav4 is an all-season car, it can stand to the wet season slippery roads. This is because it is a full-time 4WD and it can still be done well on dry dust roads. When using this type of car, you should not get worried about the weather; you have got a real travel company with you to wherever you are going.
When traveling, you should consider traveling at Low Prices. Always have your day trips at a very cheap price with a rented Rav4. Our car rental fees are low and friendly to all travelers. Not only are they free but also serve millions of dollars worth of comfort, effectiveness, safety, and time. You are therefore advised not to spend the fortune on big safari cars yet this sedan can cost a peanut.
The advantage of using the Rav 4 is that it is easy to manage. It is a smaller car, which is raised a little higher from the ground base, very light, and has a comfortable steering wheel. All these features make the Rav4 very easy to manage and drive, for those traveling with their young family members and wish to drive, hiring a Rav4, you will have done the best adventure for your teenage daughter or son driving in a foreign country and you are still feeling safe and comfortable. The car is a good fuel economy as compared to many of the other 4×4 cars. It consumes a lot of fuel, but with a Rav4, you got a friendly fuel tank with you.
The Rav 4 car consumes less fuel and this makes your trip budget interesting as you do spend less on fuel costs. You should save enough on fuel cost when you drive 10km for every one liter of petrol. Always drive in style. Do not be taken up by the term cheap car or budget car, the Rav4 is one of the most stylish cars on the road. Its physical appearance is very captivating with beautiful from sport lights. Come to the interior, the car has comfortable seats that are adjustable; you can adjust your seat and have a small snooze on your trip. This car has enough luggage space for a maximum of 4 big suitcases. The air conditioning is superb, no need to suffer with the dust. You will also enjoy other amenities like the flash player, CD player, bottle holders, and airbags Hire a Rav4 today with Uganda Car Rental Services at mbazira1@gmail.com or call our hotline +256751552950 for bookings and inquiries.
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Awakening Lango’s Tourism
Lango sub region is made up of 8 districts, with a population of about 2.1 million people and Lira is the largest district and town. The town serves as a commercial trade center, between Uganda and South Sudan, with most of the people in the region practice farming including rice, maize and cattle.
Lango sub region of northern Uganda is officially open to tourism, following the launching of Lango Tourism Cluster and the recent domestic tourism campaign, dubbed Tulambule Uganda. The Uganda Tourism Board, ministry of tourism, wildlife & antiquities, in partnership with local authorities, started identifying tourism sites and attractions including history, culture and food in Lango sub-region.
Lango is to open to the outside world after isolation from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel insurgence which brought misery to people from the 1980’s to 2006. In fact, the Barlonyo memorial site was the first to be visited by the officials, where 302 civilian were killed at the site by Kony rebels in 2004. During a tour to this cultural site, visitors get a clear picture of the killings that went on during the war in northern Uganda.
As Ugandans explored Lango’s tourism sites and attractions during the 3 day Uganda Tour dubbed “Tulambule Excursion”, conducted last year. The minister of tourism and officials from Uganda tourism board with local authorities visited various historical and natural tourist. Along cultural and educational engagements were made with local schools, tour operators and ways on how to create and market the kind tourism experience, a local or foreign tourist would have while in Lango were liaised.
Lango people have a rich and unique culture heritage; anthropologists assert that these people originated from Ethiopia, some of the heritage hills and rocks bear evidence. Ibuje, Nget and Otuke hills according to the local legend are some of the sites identified for tourism. During the visit, officials encountered some of the earliest human foot prints; Olum was one of them believed to have supernatural powers.
The traditional culture is rich and unique, locals especially women practice their dance, music and folklore as well as local cuisines including Shea (Mwoya) butter making are still cherished despite the increasing westernization. Artisans also produce coiled pottery, carving wood and fashioning straws into mats, weaving baskets and a lot of Lango artifacts remain unexplored.
The people of Lango once had one kingdom before the British colonial rule; the Tulambule Team also explored the British imperialist war land marks in the region, especially at Kangai site, where two kings of traditional kingdoms of Bunyoro – Kitara and Buganda were captured during anti-colonial wars that took place in 1899. Kungu is another landmark in Apac district where missionaries started first settled to spread Christianity hence it’s a great attraction for faith based tourism.
Other cultural heritage and historical sites that were identified as important for tourism development in the region include:-
Burial palace in Apac district, where Uganda’s first prime minister and president, Dr. Milton Obote was buried. During his rule, president Obote once abolished traditional kingdoms which were later re-instituted after his downfall. Unfortunately, the Lango chiefdom remains defunct to date.
Besides the rich cultural heritage, Lango sub-region is also blessed with natural attractions including rivers, fresh water lakes, swamps, which present opportunities for adventure and wildlife viewing. They include Lake Kyoga, Lake Kwania, Olweny and Arocha swamps and several rivers including River Moroto with pygmy crocodiles, birds and mammals. River Moroto boasts Aswan hydro-power station which generates hydro-electricity, leading to economic development in the region.
Following the accomplished Tulambule visit in Lango, a series of meetings were conducted, highlighting plans to increase tourist facilities including hotels, building a new airfield, expand road network to carter for tourists who may prefer to travel to region by air. All these are expected to awaken tourism in Lango according to ministry of tourism and Uganda tourism board.
Some of the region’s districts like Lira and Apac have towns, with hotels, restaurants, health centers and hospitals, banking facilities; the common mode of transport is motorcycles, cars and bicycles. For those who need to get around to the markets for shopping, sightseeing or business.
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Driving In Uganda’s National Parks
Ranked among the best safari destinations in Africa, with ten (10) national parks, Uganda is filled will the most iconic species the world over therefore a self-drive trip throughout the national parks offers you a chance to explore at their own pace and freedom. Apart from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park, all other national parks in the country are very easy to explore on a self-drive using a rented car from our company. They do possess well-defined game tracks, and entrance and exit points which will make your road trip a safe and exciting adventure. Some of the tips you need to follow when driving through the park on a safari and park regulations include; driving slowly but surely
Driving slowly is one of the most important safety driving tips while in the park and this not only applies to the park but to all destinations and roads. In all Uganda parks, you will be required to drive at a speed of 40 km per hour and this will avoid collisions with animals or car flips including other good things about driving slow is that you also get a chance to spot a variety of species which you could have missed when over speeding.
You are advised to travel early. In Africa, Uganda in particular, you are required to get up as early as 6am as this offers you a chance to spot very early risers and other wildlife going to hibernate after a night’s hunt. In Uganda, all the national parks open gates at 7 am and most lodges serve their breakfast as early as 6 am and this ensures that you get on the tracks by 7 am. If you are on a road trip, forget about waking up very late and this calls upon you to wake up by 6am to spot the plenty of wildlife and if you are very lucky you will see the sunrise from the beautiful park landscapes. You are advised to get a safari guide before your self drive trip might be a cheaper and private option but when you do not know the game tracks and the best route to take, you will always find problems of exploring any park. During this drive, you may not need anyone to drive you to the park though it is always advisable to hire a guide once you reach the park.
Always avoid Night game drives. While in the park driving, you should always avoid driving through the night in the jungle since this might seem like a thrilling adventure and still one of the most dangerous ventures. During the night game drives, you may disturb the peace of the wild animals which are always resting in the night and also get chances of colliding with an animal are very high.
You should keep on the track. You are advised always to keep on the available track when you are driving through the park so as to avoid any accidents and any un wanted fines. All the tracks in the park will offer you nice views of the wildlife and the landscapes. There is no need to get off the road and enter the virgin territories and one of the most important park rules should be followed with extreme caution to avoid any problems.
While in the park, you are not allowed to blow the car horn. You should always avoid blowing the horn when you are inside the park since this can scare away animals which will eventually kill your chance of seeing wildlife animals. You should always try to shout out them instead of blowing the horn.
Do not hesitate to rent a self drive car in Uganda of your choice either online or by directly visiting our offices. All our rates are fully inclusive of insurance, local taxes on unlimited mileage basis. Our company considers value for money and also covers great rates and outstanding customer service..
Road Safety Tips for Foreign Drivers in Uganda
All parties involved in ground transportation that is the government and other stakeholders lay an emphasis on keeping it safe on the roads. This is because when you are unsafe on the road, you are more likely to get an accident which can injury you and also destroying the a car that costs millions and also at times you dying which can be a total blow to your family and other people concerned.
Although, car rentals are always safe in their condition, one has to take an extra mile and check again the condition of the car for hire and also take precautions to minimize the unforeseen problems while on the road in Uganda. Many of these tips are known to the people who use car rentals or any other ground transportation means but we shall take the trouble to remind you the road safety tips for car rentals in Uganda and they are as follows;
Road safety tips of car rentals for unforeseen problems
Prior to booking a car for rental in Uganda ensure the car you are being give is insured. It should have both comprehensive and third party insurance policy. Comprehensive insurances is when are is covered against any damages and dents that might happen to the car that are beyond the driver’s control while third party insurance is when the car is covered against any social damage it might cause during an accident like injury a person by the roadside and also causing damage to any property along the road. All competent car rental companies in Uganda have both third party and comprehensive insurances.
Furthermore there should be immediate road assistance. There should be car mechanic assistance within your destination proximity that would help the traveler in case of any mechanical breakdown of the car. He should help the traveler in the earliest time possible in order the traveler to commence his/her voyage.
Car rental safety tip before setting off your travel
Look for the damages and dents on the exterior and the interior of the car
Find out if the necessary parts of the car are in good condition i.e. door locks, side mirrors, driving controllers, lights, radio, indicators, and wipers
Put the driver seat and the driving mirrors in the best position you fill you can best use them
Get accustomed to the routes of the destination by studying the available touristic map or let the car rental company teach how to read the GPS.
Finally, get familiar with the car you are car hiring for your travel by taking it on a road test.
Then you will be good to go for self drive tour in Uganda.
Car rental safety tips while on the road
Do not get out of the vehicle until you are in a safe place like in local town or near a gas station or supermarket
Always keep on the main road/ highway. Do not get carried away to use feeder roads to get to your destination so fast. If you take the feeder roads you might lose your bearings. Simply stick to the maps or GPS.
Keep your luggage in the cargo cabin and make sure that any strange people do not raise any suspicion that you are visitor in their town
Never make a stopover in strange places that is dark places.
If the above car rental safety tips are put into consideration, you are assured of having a safe and fearless self drive tour in Uganda.
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Uganda Introduces e-visa Application System
The Ugandan Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control officially announced the new e-visa online application system for concerned travelers including tourists with effect from 1st July 2016.
Anyone wishing to travel to Uganda can easily apply for the e-visa at https://visas.immigration.go.ug the official online application website. The application should made in two weeks time before you actual date of travel.
Once you enter the website and make a request, an authorization document is sent to you by email which should be printed out and then later presented to any of the Ugandan high commission embassies in foreign countries, at the overland border posts or on arrival at Entebbe International Airport Immigration Offices. The system will be very convenient for travelers; very often the long lines at immigration offices can annoy and take time which you may not be having even as we wait for the complete implementation of the system soon.
Note that the old system of applying for Uganda visas on arrival is still working normally at Entebbe airport and overland borders as we wait for the new one to start working. A single entry visa costs 100 USD per person which is valid for 3 months for tourists; multiple entry visas are valid for 6 months and cost the same amount.
You must be aware of your visa expiry date because overstaying in Uganda after you visa expires leads to a payable fine of 100 USD or where necessary imprisonment because it’s illegal. You are allowed to apply for visa extension through the Ugandan directorate of citizenship and immigration control head offices located in Kampala. The East African single tourist visa cost 100 USD and allows visitors to tour all the East African countries minus extra border entry charges.
To apply for the Uganda visa you are required to download, print and sign the visa application form for those applying online. For manual application upon arrival you must present a valid passport, two passport size photographs, and a trip itinerary, a copy of international yellow fever vaccination card is mandatory. For those visiting friends and relatives in Uganda, you must have a letter of invitation from the person inviting you with personal details such as purpose of the visit, names, gender, duration of the visit as well as details of the inviting party.
Uganda is perceived as a politically stable country and a safe destination for tourists although the country is often rated to be on a high risk of terror threats because Ugandan government established its presence in Somalia for the al-Shabab terrorists. For safety and security reasons tourists are advised to avoid illegally crossing border areas of Uganda such as eastern DRC, northern Karamoja region border with south Sudan. Recently after general elections some minor political demonstrations took place involving violence against law keepers (police) hence tourists are warned to avoid gatherings of that kind. Do not expose off your valuables like cameras, expensive phones or laptops while on the streets not to attract thieves.
Uganda is one of the best tourist destinations in Africa with many tourist attractions that can all be combined on one safari and cannot be seen elsewhere. Particularly, Uganda is a home to half of the world’s remaining gorillas and tourists come from all over the world to come for gorilla safaris in Bwindi or Mgahinga national park. Besides the gorillas, there are chimpanzees, wildlife national parks, mountains, fresh water bodies, waterfalls, source of the mighty Nile, which all offer great opportunity for tourists to enjoy nature.
The new Uganda e-visa online system performs security check for all applicants to avoid online lawbreakers. It’s clear that you will successfully be eligible for the e-visa by application but does not guarantee you of official and confidential approval because you will have to get through a personal interview by the immigration officers show proof of your identity documents such as identity cards or passports to determine originality. Any falsification found in documents or statements is liable to face charges in courts of law and termination of the visa.
Visa exemption does apply to few country nationals who can visit Uganda without one hence you should read about your country’s visa status for Uganda.
Read MoreGorilla Trekking Uganda or Rwanda or Congo
When it comes to mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda tend to be more popular destinations than Democratic Republic of Congo based on a number of factors that influence trip planners who select a gorilla expedition depending on a given location of the parks where gorillas can be found.
Travel time distance and what to see on your way to the Gorillas
The advantage of tracking gorillas in Rwanda is that the close proximity of Volcanoes National park to Kigali Rwanda’s capital city enables visitors to reach gorillas within a short period of time but with few en route attractions. For time bound trekkers volcanoes can be quickly accessed and track gorillas within the same day and be able to return back to Kigali. The rain forests of volcanoes are not thick due to the extensive tracks of bamboo forests thus gorillas can be easily found within short hikes than Uganda and DRC.
In contrast to Uganda, the long distance from Kampala to Bwindi forest national park and Mgahinga national park attach additional costs of traveling either by road or flight from Entebbe International Airport which rather gives Rwanda an advantage to be preferred by time bound trekkers. However the longer distance offers an opportunity to enjoy variety of attractions including other big game wildlife encounters. Visitors can make different stopovers at the equator line in Masaka, through Lake Mburo or Queen Elizabeth National parks and the magical Ugandan rural setting of terraced hills of kabale and Kisoro rather reward with breathtaking scenic views that make the long journey pleasurable. Gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga tend to difficult to trek due to the impenetrable thick under covers that make hikes more tiring than in Rwanda.
Trekking for gorillas in Congo on the other had requires visitors to cross to Goma via Gisenyi Rwanda then Virunga national park. Its should be noted its quite safe to cross into Congo and back into Rwanda the following day after the trek.
The Cost of Gorilla Permits
Uganda takes advantage of the relatively low priced gorilla permits at US $600 per person per permit. In Uganda gorilla trekking permits can be purchased from Uganda Wildlife Authority directly from their offices or indirectly via their email. Alternatively local tour operators also sell permits though you might incur additional costs. During low seasons, permits in bwindi and Mgahinga parks tend to be reduced from 600 to 350 US $ per person.
While in Rwanda a gorilla permit is expensive at US$ 750 per person and it can be purchased through the Rwanda Development Board. In Democratic Republic of Congo Virunga National park permits are cheaper a US$ 450 which is the cheapest alternative.
Trekking experience in Congo – Since many visitors prefer visiting Rwanda and Uganda, for visitors who choose to trek gorillas on the Congo side usually trek few – about 3 – 4 people trekking a single gorilla family hence visitors are less crowded. You have a chance to observe your group closely.
In terms of travel safety, Uganda is more stable and politically safe for tourists traveling within the country and this explains why Uganda has dominated gorilla tracking expeditions. Uganda is also well known for its friendly people who give a blend of traditional cuisines while staying in one of the accommodations near the Bwindi or Mgahinga national parks.
Rwanda has also stabilized since the end of the 1994 genocide, thus volcanoes national park can be visited safely and there is no any threat posed to tourists for the last two decades. This is because of the efficient Rwanda a park management ranger who regularly monitor the gorillas to ensure continuity of gorilla tracking.
Although many people fear Congo could be unstable, the conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has long stopped and today Goma is a city picking up from the long period of instabilities. Visitors have been traveling into Congo entering via Goma into Virunga to see gorillas in Congo and hike the famous lava mount Nyiragongo Volcano.
Gorilla Trekking tips and Park Regulations
Gorilla tracking is a highly restricted eco-tourism activity where a group of 8 people maximum can be allowed to hike in search for a single gorilla group order to protect mountain gorillas healthy and safe. Gorillas are very vulnerable to human diseases therefore a maximum number of 8 people can only visit gorillas.
Once gorillas have been found, you can only interact with gorillas for only one hour in order to reduce trouble and risk of human diseases that might be transmitted to gorillas.
Before you start off on your gorilla safari, its very important that all participants are healthy and free from cold and other infectious diseases
Human waste must be buried in the ground about 30 cm
When you with the gorillas, a 7 meter distance away from the gorillas must be maintained and incase gorillas come close, you are advised to stay in one place and never touch a gorilla.
Eating and smoking while with gorillas is strictly prohibited and flash photography is not allowed so make sure to switch off flash lights.
Visitors are advised to cover the mouth or turn your face from gorillas whenever you want to sneeze since they are vulnerable to catch colds and coughs from humans.
Gorilla trekking is not easy given the nature of the rain forests and the fact that you are never guaranteed to see them, visitors should be prepared with hiking gears in order to get the most out of tracking;-
Trekkers must have solid walking shoes, long pants, walking sticks, warm clothing that include waterproof jackets, gloves to protect you from stinging nettles. This shall enable to cope with wet and sometimes rainy conditions given the high altitude.
Visitors must carry packed foods or snacks or enough drinking water to keep hydrated and energized along the hikes. Porters are always present at the starting point of trekking that can be hired to carry that backpack and give you a push as you might get tired.
Hikers should be practically fit to walk through steep ridges, wet grounds which are slippery and challenging by the time you get to the gorillas, walking sticks are highly recommended.
Mountain gorilla trekking still remains one of the life changing experiences on earth.
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Planning a Family Safari in Uganda
Would you like to enjoy an outdoor adventure with your family? Have you ever wanted to please your children for getting amazing grades this year? Reward them with a family safari in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
Well due to the fact that they worked so hard, you are going to reward them by taking them on a trip this year in order to refresh their minds. After looking into your alternative, you have chosen to take everyone on an expedition that will leave them with memories and stories to tell their friends at school. So they can learn about different animals like tree climbing lions, elephants, and the beautiful Uganda kob, birds plus also various species of primates such as chimpanzee, gorillas, monkeys and also see things that they have never seen before.
This is a fantastic choice and you will want to do your research to find out more information about how the trip will move, will it be a short or long trip .Look into Safaris to find a source that will be able to provide you with all of the information you need to know about Uganda Safaris, the National Parks and different activities that are carried out at each National Par. Look also for a favorable itinerary which can meet your needs.
Look at the type of accommodation you do need, is it luxury, mid range or basic. So you need to take your time and select a package that you think is going to be fun and cost efficient. Soon all of your children will be enjoying themselves along with you on the Safari. This will leave you saying “we need to go back to Uganda again and again and again”.
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Exquisite Places Not to Miss on a Uganda Safari
Uganda is a beautiful place to visit where one finds different cultures and religions being practiced, different languages being spoken, different attires being worn by the people and also different places with different climates and beauty and yet its people have a strong bond with each other which reflects ‘unity in diversity’. Ugandans welcome their guests so warmly. It is blessed with infinite natural beauty; it is also famous for its wildlife and the giant mountain gorilla. For Uganda’s charm and uniqueness, it was voted by the lonely planet as the most Visited country in the whole world in 2012.
The beauty of the Pearl of Africa is situated in the western part of Uganda which bewitches its spectators by its snow-capped mountain of Rwenzori, ever green valleys, source of river Nile, lakes and exquisite vegetation. It is all peace and pleasure being there; that why it’s called the “Pearl of Africa”. Main attractions here are the mountain gorillas, variety of wildlife wilth different bird species which captivates the visitors.
The beauty of the Pearl is seen from its gifts from Mother Nature. Apart from indulging in the sightseeing, one can opt to do gorilla tracking, chimps trekking, wildlife viewing and other sports. Tourist can easily avail the service of hotels for food and accommodation. From budget hotels to the up market hotels, many options are available. The Pearl is also known for its handicraft market that are always enjoyed by those who Take Uganda Safaris. So, shopping from here could also be a delightful experience.
It is always interesting to know about the capital of a country; after all it has got something different from the other cities. Kampala, the city displaying the treasure of its old heritage in sync with its modern infrastructure. The famous places to visit in Kampala are; Kasubi torms, Rubaga cathedral, Namirembe cathedral, Bahai Temple, Gadafi mosque, Uganda museum, From narrow lanes of down town to the chic and modern shopping malls at the heart of the city, these posh markets in serve every one as per their tastes and preferences. Kampala is also famous for its food, one could easily get delicious snacks from fast food restaurants; which serve Italian and local food and many more or one could go to the swanky vegetarian or non-vegetarian food at the five star hotels. Uganda has different and exciting offer for all visitors from across the world. So plan a tour to the Pearl of Africa and have a delightful experience.
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Car Hire Uganda: How to Choose a Right Car for your Journey
So you’ve decided to do a self drive in Uganda for your next holiday – congrats! You’ve got the trip of a lifetime ahead of you. The next question, of course, is what kind of car you should hire. The answer to that will depend on a few key things. Where exactly are you going to self-drive Uganda? How many people are coming along for the ride? What’s your budget?
We’ve put together some important points to consider when deciding the type of car you need to hire for yourself drive in Uganda.
Think about the kind of terrain you’ll be driving through.
The first question you need to ask yourself is whether you need a 4×4 or any other kind of car as long as it is in good condition. This will depend on where your self drive in Uganda or East Africa is going to take you.
For the most part, Uganda’s main roads are in very good condition apart from those leading to the major national parks and other tourist attractions of importance. Most of the time, it’s entirely advisable to self-drive yourself in Uganda in a 4×4 vehicle. If you plan on sticking to main motorways and visiting relatively built-up areas, you’ll be fine with just any other vehicle like sedan. If you’re unsure, ask campsites, guesthouses and adventure activity operators what the roads are like in the area when you’re making reservations but your car renting company can as well provide such important information to you. Remember, local people on the ground can give you the most accurate and up to date info.
If you plan on going off the beaten track, however, you should consider getting a 4×4. There’s nothing worse than being unable to do a little exploring because your car can’t handle the roads. If you’re planning on visiting areas like Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, Queen Elizabeth or Murchison falls national park, hiring a 4×4 is advisable. If you’re planning to self-drive Uganda in summer, make sure that your hired car comes with air conditioning.
The Ugandan sun is a glorious thing. In fact, it’s probably one of the reasons you’ve chosen to holiday here in the first place. However, during long drives on hot summer’s days, you’ll be infinitely more comfortable if your car has air conditioning.
Opt for the most fuel-efficient car.
On a self drive in Uganda, fuel costs are going to be one of your biggest expenses. Keep this in mind when picking a hire car; a fuel-efficient vehicle can save you a chunk of cash. Your car rental company will be able to give you an estimate of each car’s fuel consumption per kilometer, which you can then use to work out how much you need to budget for fuel.
How many people are travelling?
Obviously, the number of people travelling will affect what kind of car you need. Don’t forget to think about everyone’s luggage, too. If the whole family’s coming along, you’ll need something with a sizeable trunk. It’s unsafe – not to mention uncomfortable – to squash both kids and bags on the backseat.
Consider hiring a camping-equipped vehicle.
If you’re after adventure and planning on camping on yourself drive in Uganda, consider hiring a camping-equipped 4×4. Camping-equipped vehicles come complete with rooftop tents, a fridge, bedding, kitchenware, chairs, a gas cooker and all the other bits and bobs you need to make your vehicle your ‘home on wheels’. All such vehicles are readily available for giving out at 4X4 Uganda car hire at relatively cheap prices.
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