Uganda is currently ranked among the top safari destinations
in Africa and this can be attributed to its climate, wide variety of wildlife species,
spectacular landscapes, enormous water bodies as well the rich culture and
history of the country. From gorilla tracking, game viewing, city tours to adventure
hikes and cultural trips, you will definitely want to explore every inch to
discover and experience for yourself. Many travel companies in Uganda offer
guided tours to tourists offering along a professional guide with a comfortable
safari car to ensure you can visit any park or popular destination comfortably,
safely and also reach there in time. But
over the past few years, travelers have abandoned guides and started preferring
the self drive option which allows a client to drive themselves offering them
all the freedom and itinerary flexibility they want.
Renting a car for self drive in Uganda offers you chance to
reduce on travel expenditure since you wont require the services of a driver/
chauffeur or guide hence making a more pocket friendly option. Travellers have
now replaced guides with the GPS (Global
Positioning System) ; a user friendly and mobile device that shows routes and
directions taken to get a specific destination in any part of the world , you
just have insert in your current location plus final destination and the GPS
will map out routes also indicating short-cuts you can use to get there. In
case you get lost , you could always call back at the office or ask the locals
around, Ugandans are generally very friendly and lways ready to the Muzungu.
All you need to rent a car for self-drive is a valid driving
permit and passport and you are good to go. Prices range between US$ 40 to 60 per day depending on number of days and type of car. Almost all companies will offer you
the car based on unlimited mileage along with comprehensive insurance. Another
thing to note is that park entrance fees are at US$ 40 per person, US$ 10 for
vehicle entrance and park guide will
cost US$ 20 per day incase you don’t know the tracks well .
Bryan
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