Why Self Drive Safari option is becoming increasingly popular in Uganda

Uganda is one of the best safari destination in Africa. Blessed with lots of wildlife, amazing sights and the Bulky mountain Gorillas, there is a lot to see and do in Uganda. The traditional way of guided safari tours in Uganda is slowly fazing out and being replaced by Self drive adventures by tourists in Uganda. Self drive in Uganda is quite an experience as it helps one explore the entire country without missing any bits and pieces. In other words you design your own travel itinerary, rent a self drive 4x4 car and hit the road. The road network in Uganda is well paved on most highways and road signs are clearly displayed.

Self drive in Uganda also helps you minimize costs that you would other have paid to a driver, so if you are on a 10 day adventure in Uganda, then this means a great saving on your part. What you will need is a travel map of Uganda and an experienced driver with an international driving permit. The people in Uganda are very friendly and helpful and so if you happen to be lost or unsure about a certain direction, feel free to ask the locals for directions. English language is the official language in Uganda and majority of the people do speak English country wide. The presence of guides for hire within the various national parks and tourist destinations also make the adventure more fun. The guides cost appx $20 in the parks during the game drives and other tourist spots and instances of gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking the guide fee is embedded in the cost of the trekking permit. So on your when planning you visit to Uganda, the self drive car rental option should be one to consider to spice up your adventure.