Best Places to Self-Drive in Uganda
Self-Drive in Uganda offers you an opportunity to explore and visit the various safari places in Uganda independently from East to West then North to South.
While on self-Drive you rent a 4×4 to take you to any place at your ease and comfort. The Places you explore in Uganda while on self-drive include the following;
- Kasubi tombs
At the start of your self-drive in Uganda, Kasubi Tombs is your initial attraction to visit. On reaching the Tombs, you get to learn about the history and heritage of the Kings/ Kabakas of Buganda Kingdom. You are also informed a lot about the Kingdom of Buganda from the early days.
- Visit Kampala on City Tour
On self-drive in Uganda, explore Kampala while visiting many different attractions, and places as they offer you unique encounters and adventures. These include; the Rubaga and Namirembe cathedrals, Namugongo martyrs’ shrines, Bahai temple, Uganda national museum, craft markets, and numerous historical monuments.
- Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo National Park is a MUST-visit place in Uganda as it is situated in the Western Part of Uganda before Mbarara Town. The Park offers unique wildlife safaris in a 4×4 vehicle that transfers you along the different tracks in the park. The wildlife animals you watch here include; the large Eland Antelopes, zebras, and home to Rothschild giraffes, leopards, hippos, Buffaloes and fewer lions.
- Murchison falls national park
Murchison Falls National Park is perfect to adventure on self-drive in Uganda if you are looking for unforgettable Wildlife Safaris in the vast Savannah vegetation grasslands.
The park inhabits many wildlife animals that are watched using binoculars, cameras with no flash include; elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, hippos, waterbucks, Kobs, and Nile crocodiles.
- Rwenzori Mountains
Found in the South West of Uganda close to the D.R. Congo border, Mountain Rwenzori is perfect to explore while on self-drive in Uganda as these are also referred to as the Mountains of the moon elevating to 5,109m above sea level.
With two routes to take up the Mountain i.e the Central Circuit Route and Kilembe Trail Route that takes you on a hike watching terrains and diverse montane vegetation, valleys, forests, and gentle slopes.
- Bwindi Forest National Park
Situated in the South West of Uganda, watching the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest National Park should be your most sought-after adventure safari in Uganda on self-drive.
While here, you can also engage in unique cultural encounters as you explore the local Batwa people who have lived in the green thick forest for centuries. There are also 120 mammal species, 350 species of birds.
- Kidepo National Park
With a vast beautiful wilderness, Kidepo National Park is awesome to explore and adventure on self-drive in Uganda. The Park offers unique Wildlife Safaris to all travelers watching wildlife animals like cheetahs, ostrich, spotted hyenas, herds of Buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and giraffes as well as the exciting culture of the Karamajong people.
Carrying Pets on Self Drive in Uganda?
Travelers looking to rent a car for self-drive in Uganda, often ask about whether they can carry their pets while on their self-drive Car rental in Uganda.
Pets are part of your family hence you can transfer with them on your self-drive Uganda safari as you explore and move from one place to another in Uganda.
Pets are allowed although these come at an extra cost with some rules and regulations set to follow. Get enlightened with the Rules and Regulations to follow.
You shall also have to cover expenses like Car Cleaning, Free of odors as well as the fur that is left by the pets. The charge is US $125.
In case your pet causes damage to the car seats, you will be required to pay an extra charge to repair the vehicle. However, you should carry pet carriers when in the vehicle.
We advise you to make a Call with us to inquire more about pet policies in Uganda while on safari.
