Uganda is growing when it comes to Tourism. The country is peaceful with welcoming people, developed infrastructure in most of places including tourism destinations.
Visitors tour Uganda either on cross border trips, covering more than one country, or others just come for only Uganda.
Among the visitors to Uganda, there are those who decide to drive themselves, discovering the secrets of the country on their own. Self-driving in Uganda has become common and liked by many. There are many car rental companies which hire cars from small SUV to big 4×4.
Some visitors hire 4×4 cars in Kampala and have a city tour around after a conference or meetings, some do car hire in Uganda to travel up country to different reasons like Western Uganda, Northern Uganda and many others.
Tips for first time self-driving clients in Uganda.
– When driving in Uganda, keep left. And the steering of the car is on the right-hand side.
– Avoid speed when driving in Uganda. Always keep the required speed on sigh posts. In Uganda, it’s 80 km per hour on highways and 50 km per hour in towns and trading centers.
– When driving in National parks of Uganda, it’s 40 km per hour.
– Make sure you rent a car in Uganda in aright mechanical condition. Check whether all the required for the car to be on the road are available.
– Rent a car which is 4×4 most especially for upcountry trips
-There are traffic officers on the road when they stop you, they need to check on some few things, they will look at the driving license and passport
– Make sure the car has jack, wheel spanner and etc.
– In case of problem you call the hire company you hired the car from.
– There are options of renting a car with rooftop tents to deduct on the costs of the trip.
-Get familiar with the local traffic rules and road signs before setting out to drive in Uganda. This will help to drive responsibly.
-Keep an eye out for pedestrians, cyclists, and animals on the road, as they are common in Uganda.
-Be cautious of other drivers, as driving styles may vary from what you are used to.
-Avoid driving at night, if possible, as visibility can be poor and road conditions may be more challenging.
-Do not drink and drive as this can cause many problems.
-Plan your routes in advance and have a map or GPS navigation system to help you navigate unfamiliar roads.
-Stay calm and patient while driving, as traffic congestion and delays are common in urban areas.
Destinations which can be visited by self-driving client in Uganda.
Destinations which can be visited by self-driving clients in Uganda include, National parks like Bwindi National Park, Mountains like Rwenzori, forests like Mabira, Lake and River like River Nile, falls like Sipi falls, culture, and many more.
Activities include, Game drives, Gorilla Tracking, chimpanzee Tracking, mountaineering, Nature walks, birding, cultural encounters, photography, boat cruises, and many more.
