Western Uganda is among the rich regions in Uganda. It is sometimes called Switzerland of Africa because of the many wonders it offers to tourism sector. The region has wildlife, primates, birds, mountains, water bodies, plantations, accommodation facilities and many more.
Most visitors who come to Uganda visit western Uganda either for gorilla tracking in Bwindi and Mgahinga national park, wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park, birding on kazinga channel, or hiking mountain Rwenzori.
Driving in Uganda has become so common and a Favorite way of travel because of many advantages. Most of the visitors hire cars and drive themselves to this region and others. It can be on with a driver, or self-driving. There are different types of cars which are used on trips to the western Uganda, preferably 4×4 cars. Some are land cruisers with pop up, cars with rooftop tents, cars with ground tent and many more.
Destinations in western Uganda which can be visited on car rental
Bwindi National Park
Bwindi National Park is among the destinations visited by self-drive clients for gorilla tracking as the main activity in this park. Visitors hire cars and then drive themselves to western Uganda for the unforgettable memories. Other activities in Bwindi include, Nature walks, birding, cultural encounters and many more.
Mgahinga National Park
This is another park known for gorilla tracking in the western Uganda. The park is located on the Virunga massif which is shared between Uganda, Rwanda and democratic Republic of Congo. Visitors on car rental basis visit this park for gorilla moments tracking Nyakagezi family. Other activities in this park include Nature walks, Golden monkey Tracking, Volcano Hiking, birding and Community encounter like Batwa experience.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
This is also located in western Uganda known to be one of the great wildlife parks in Uganda. Many animals can be seen here including the big five. Besides, there is Ishasha sector known for tree climbing lions and also Kyambura gorge section known for Chimpanzee tracking. Other activities in the park include, birding, Boat cruise, Visiting Lake Katwe, and many more
Kibale National Park
Kibale is one of the great forests in Uganda known to be home to another endangered species of primates called Chimpanzees, Visitors on car rental visit this park to do Chimpanzee tracking, Chimpanzee habituation, Nature walks, birding and many more. Most Visitors on car hire, after visiting Kibale, they continue to Bigodi swamp walk to enjoy more primates and more birds.
Mountain Rwenzori.
This is located in Kasese the third highest in Africa after Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya. Self-drive clients visit Rwenzori to do the adventurous activity of hiking to different peaks. The highest peak is called Margarita and in average it takes 7 -8 days to reach the peak, Hikes starts from 1 day and above. It depends on the peaks the visitor wants to explore.
Semliki National Park
This is another wildlife park in the western powerful destination is Semliki National Park. Visitors on car rental basis visit this park for Game drives, where animals like Buffaloes, Leopard, Squirrels, antelopes and many others. Moreover, the park is also known for the two hot springs male and female. Nature walks are conducted to the hot spring every day to enjoy the natural phenomena.
Lake Bunyonyi
This is one of the deepest lakes in Uganda, mostly visitors on car rental enjoy relaxing on this destination after visiting other places like Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth and others. The lake has many Islands and on the boat cruise, some of them will be seen and the Batwa people. Some other activities are available around the lake like Zip lining, Nature walks and many more.
