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.

Rent A Car Uganda, Cheap Car Rental , Uganda Car Hire Service: Traveling to Gulu Town in Uganda by Road

Rent A Car Uganda, Cheap Car Rental , Uganda Car Hire Service: Traveling to Gulu Town in Uganda by Road: Gulu Town is located in Northern Uganda, approximately 6 hours drive from Kampala city, the capital of Uganda. Gulu District and northern Ug...

Traveling to Gulu Town in Uganda by Road

Gulu Town is located in Northern Uganda, approximately 6 hours drive from Kampala city, the capital of Uganda. Gulu District and northern Uganda in general is a former rebel infested area, that could not easily be accessed in the past. However all this changed since 2006, when the government of Uganda, through the Uganda People's Defence forces wiped out these rebels from Northern Uganda. Today traveling to Gulu by road is as smooth as a walk in the park. The bus transportation network is very efficient, save for a few accidents brought about by human error. Traveling by private means in your own car , you can be sure to arrive safe to your destination in Gulu. The journey from Kampala to Gulu is majorly on smooth paved road till the Karuma falls. The section between the Karuma falls and Gulu Town has lots of potholes and ensure to reduce your speed at this point, atleast to 60km/hour. To ensure your drive to Gulu is not a boring affair, drive your own car or ensure to rent a car in Kampala if you can afford. This way you can take your time and enjoy some of the attractions enroute, and look out for the following; The pineapple market is Luwero is a good place to buy some fresh fruits mostly pineapples to eat along and also carry some to your destination. As you go further north a stop over at the highly cafeteria in Migyera is worthwhile you can enjoy a cup of coffee to keep you alert. Those who know the Nakasongola area and its length will testify that you can easily sleep off on the steering wheel and that's a recipe for disastor. Drive on and as you approach towards Kafu, you will see a signpost of the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, located just 2km off Gulu Highway. For those who wish to see the White Rhinos at close range this is the perfect opportunity, there are always specially discounted rates for Ugandans. Our last major attraction along this journey will be the thunderous Karuma falls and Baboons along the bridge. Free opportunity to watch wildlife free of charge and the falls. Ensure not to take pictures out of your car as its not allowed for security reasons. With these few tips i suppose your next trip to Gulu will be awesome.

The Benefits of having an experienced Driver/ guide when visiting Uganda's Tourism sites

Rent A Car Uganda, Cheap Car Rental , Uganda Car Hire Service: The Benefits of having an experienced Driver guide...: Driving is one thing and knowing the tourist attractions is another. My simple advice to you is that when traveling to Uganda and planning y...

Rent A Car Uganda, Cheap Car Rental , Uganda Car Hire Service: The Benefits of having an experienced Driver guide...

Rent A Car Uganda, Cheap Car Rental , Uganda Car Hire Service: The Benefits of having an experienced Driver guide...: Driving is one thing and knowing the tourist attractions is another. My simple advice to you is that when traveling to Uganda and planning y...

The Benefits of having an experienced Driver guide on a tour in Uganda.

Driving is one thing and knowing the tourist attractions is another. My simple advice to you is that when traveling to Uganda and planning your trip ensure you book a Drive Guide and not just a driver. In many cases we always want to save a penny by booking a car and driver, assuming that the driver knows all places in Uganda, however this is always a wrong perception and most often you will end up spending more than you can imagine as a result of getting lost in the middle of nowhere and getting back to your starting point. Its therefore advisable to book a car and a driver guide who has been to all the national parks in Uganda or at-least most of them and has to route plan in his head. He does not need a map or GPRS to get to Murchison Falls National park, you will arrive there in time whether any hitches. Secondly a driver guide has a wide range of contacts within the National park so in-case there's an emergency breakdown he usually knows whom to call at the earliest opportunity. In-case you need to book last minute accommodation in the national parks, the driver guides have a wide range of contacts with most of the lodges and hotels and he will not only secure you the right room but also at a good price. The experienced driver guide has also got a wide range of knowledge in as far as the activities and timings in the park are concerned for instance. He knows when when the park gates open or close, the cost of entrance fees and activities, timings of the boat cruise, and do' and don't of the park, this is knowledge that you have at your disposal when you hire a driver guide and not just a driver, consider this when opting for car hire in Uganda. A driver guide also has complete knowledge of your destination and those key things to look out for during your trip, he will show you the attracts not previously included in your itinerary however they may be placed en-route, he has a lot of history to share about specific destinations and besides just getting to your destination, the entire experience will be fun. The driver guides are very professional in their handling of tourists and they know the boundaries in as far as acquainting themselves with clients is concerned, For instance they will not share personal problems with a tourist at any moment during the tour as this is against their code of ethics, unlike a driver who is not trained in handling tourists and will end inconveniencing the clients. The driver guides are also regulated by an association of safari guides in Uganda called the Uganda Safari guides Association and therefore adhere to proper code of conduct when dealing with tourists. Communication is also easier when dealing with driver guide as most of them speak good English unlike most drivers hired off the street in Uganda, majority of whom do not speak good English and often resort to sign language. So with this little insight and advice about driving in Uganda, we believe you will make the right choice and not ruin your travel experience in Uganda. So when in need of experienced driver guides and Ca rental in Uganda, feel free to contact us and you will not regret.

How to plan your own Safari in Uganda

Planning your safari has never been easier than it is now. If youd fin it tasking to choose between different safari companies, then you can as well plan your safari by yourself. All you need is to 1. select the hotels you like to stay in while on safari 2. Book the hotels on line or through an agent 3. Rent a Car in Uganda 4. Hire a driver/guide 5. Acquire a guide book and cool your on your way to a dream safari. In Uganda, its easy to plan this and if your are on a tight budget. This is surely the way to go.