best Cars for 4x4 Self Drive In Uganda
At 4×4 Car Rental Uganda, We provide you with a variety of well maintained Cheap 4×4 cars for your Self Drive Uganda Safari Adventure.
best cars for 4x4 Self Drive in Uganda- 4x4 Car Rental Uganda
Imagine having the freedom to cruise and explore Uganda, one of Africa’s diverse and most beautiful countries on your terms and at your own pace. Imagine renting a 4×4 car in Uganda and you can make stop overs whenever you want, without being tied on a rigid tour schedule.
At 4×4 car rental Uganda, we provide you with the best cars for 4×4 self drive in Uganda from as low as $40 per day in a comfortable and well maintained vehicle. Our 4×4 car rentals are made in such a way that they can handle whichever rough challenge they come across, giving you the opportunity to do self drive Uganda even in the remote parts of the country.
Hire with us today a car and do self drive in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, the pearl of Africa at your own pace. From the vibrant streets of Kampala city to the stunning beauty of the national parks in Uganda.
Why choose 4x4 self drive in Uganda
Flexibility-with self driving in Uganda, you hire a car and create your own itinerary, you have the freedom to create your own travel schedule without being on a fixed travel schedule as for the case of hiring a car with a driver. On addition to that self drive Uganda allows to explore Uganda at your own pace.
Affordability- choosing to do 4×4 self drive in Uganda is more cost saving than hiring a car with a driver for guided tours. That is to say, starting from $40 per day, we give you a car to do self driving. Therefore self driving in Uganda is more economical more so for budget travelers.
Freedom- imagine having to make stopovers whenever you wish to have them. Hiring a car for self drive safaris in Uganda gives you freedom of making stopovers while travelling. For example making stopovers to do shopping. To ease yourself, to have lunch at different stopovers and so on.
Enhanced privacy- whether you are on a romantic honey moon tour, or a family trip, 4×4 self drive in Uganda ensures that you have quality time with your companions without any external interruptions. It gives you privacy as you are travelling.
Personalized itineraries- while having a 4×4 car for driving yourself, you can easily make your itinerary and customize it to you own needs.
Best cars for 4x4 Self Drive in Uganda
4×4 car rental Uganda brings you a variety of cheap cars for self drive while in Uganda. Our cars are well maintained and clean enough to enhance all the comfort you need while on a self drive adventure. Our 4×4 cars for hire for self drive Uganda include but are not limited to;
Toyota Land cruiser TX/TZ
A Toyota land cruiser is one of the popular cars requested for for self drive safaris in Uganda. It has an excellent ground clearance making it an ideal car to go anywhere you want. Our Toyota land cruiser TX/TZ handles both city roads and the rough roads that you can encounter while in the national parks in Uganda.
It has five adult seats, with a large boot for carrying your luggage as you head to your self drive destination. Lastly, an easy car to drive with a user friendly driving transmission, that is to say, the automatic transmission. Contact us for a cheap land cruiser TX for 4×4 self drive in Uganda.
Toyota land cruiser V8/VX series
Looking for a car that balances off road performances with comfort while on your 4×4 self drive in Uganda safari, consider a land cruiser v8 for hire in Uganda. It has a powerful engine and a very nice interior with leather seats and lots of extra ordinary interior amenities.
This full size SUV is comprised of 5 adult seats, a pop up roof feature for optimal views and good photography while in game drives. It is highly fuel efficient and recommended for budget travelers who intent to do safari while on a budget.
The Toyota land cruiser GX series.
A manual legendary 4×4 that is trusted for cross border self drive safaris in Uganda. It is highly dependable more so if you are not sure of the road conditions that you are going to encounter while driving in Uganda.
It has a manual transmission, high ground clearance, sturdy suspension, a pop up roof (open request) and highly fuel efficient. Comes with 5 seats and it’s an ideal vehicle for small families, solo travelers, couples. Contact us and rent a land cruiser GX for 4×4 self drive in Uganda
Toyota Hilux double cabin
A Toyota Hilux for rent in Uganda for self drive experiences in Uganda is designed for safari adventurers and travelers carrying extra gear to their destinations. It is well known for its large cargo bed making it a car to drive while having a lot of luggage.
We have a variety of healthy and well maintained Hilux cars for hire in Uganda at affordable rates for 4×4 self drive in Uganda. It is highly recommended for business travelers who want to travel upcountry, NGO officials, business trips and so on.
Hire a land cruiser Hilux car and cruise into your destination in luxury and comfort. Contact for the best Hilux hire deals in Uganda.
Toyota Rav4
A Toyota rav 4 is a budget car for hire in Uganda, a compact yet capable SUV for hire in Uganda that offers you a perfect blend of comfort and reliability as you travel on your self drive experience in Uganda.
It is an easy to drive car that comes with an automatic transmission and an engine that consumes less fuel. With 5 seats inside, it’s ideal for solo travelers, couples, and people not more than 5. Contact us and hire a Toyota rav 4 at really affordable rates.
Saloon cars for self drive in Uganda
On addition to perfect and rugged 4×4 cars for hire in Uganda, we also offer a selection of healthy and well maintained saloon cars for hire for self drive in kampala. Our saloon cars for hire are ideal for travelers who want comfort, fuel efficiency and simplicity. We are your one stop car rental in Uganda. We avail you with all car hire services in Uganda.
At 4×4 car rental Uganda, we provide a wide range of trusted models such as the Toyota wish, the Toyota Paso, the Toyota Vitz, the Toyota premio, mark X hire in Uganda, Toyota harrier. And so on. Besides that, we also have a variety of family cars for hire, for example, the Toyota Noah, the Toyota Alphard and so much.
Our saloon cars for rent for city drives start from as low as $40 per day. Don’t hesitate to reach out on us because we offer you the best as far as self drive in Kampala is concerned. Rent a saloon car today
Our Car Rental Prices For 4x4 Self Drive In Uganda
Our car rental prices in Uganda for 4×4 self drive in Uganda are really competitive and far enough. Our cars for hire in Uganda cater for each type of client. Don’t hesitate to talk to us regardless of the price you have. We are ready to negotiate with you. Please note that our rates for self drive Uganda do not include fuel expenses.
Have a detailed look at our car rental prices in Uganda for self drive
Vehicle for rent in Uganda | Seating capacity | Transmission | Price per day | Inclusions |
Toyota land cruiser TX/TZ series | Up to 7 passengers | Automatic | $70 per day | Unlimited mileage, 24/7 road assistance, pop up roof feature, comprehensive insurance, car fridge(upon request) |
Toyota land cruiser V8/VX series | Up to 7 passengers | Automatic | $80 per day | Comprehensive insurance, 24/7 road assistance, pop up roof feature, rooftop tent( upon request) |
Toyota land cruiser GX | Up to 7 passengers | Manual transmission | $80 per day | Well maintained car, 24/7 road assistance, rooftop tent (upon request), camping gear (upon request) |
The Toyota rav 4 | 5 passengers | Automatic | $40 per day | Comprehensive insurance, unlimited, mileage, 24/7 road assistance |
Toyota land cruiser hardtop | 5 passengers | Automatic | $150 per day | Comprehensive insurance, unlimited mileage, 24/7 road assistance, camping gear upon request, |
Toyota Hilux double cabin | 5 passengers | Automatic | $120 per day | Comprehensive insurance, rooftop tent(upon request), 24/7 road assistance, unlimited mileage |
Toyota Alphard hire | 7 passengers | Automatic | $60 per day | Well maintained car, 24/7 road assistance, comprehensive insurance |
The Toyota Noah rental in Uganda | 7 passengers | Automatic | $50 per day | Well maintained car, 24/7 road assistance, comprehensive insurance |
The Toyota wish hire in Uganda | 7 passengers | automatic | $50 per day | Well maintained car, 24/7 road assistance, comprehensive insurance |
The Toyota Vitz for hire in Uganda | 5 passengers | automatic | $40 per day | Well maintained car, 24/7 road assistance, comprehensive insurance |
Toyota premio hire in Uganda | 5 passengers | Automatic | $50per day | Well maintained car, 24/7 road assistance, comprehensive insurance |
Popular Destinations While on a 4x4 Self Drive in Uganda Experience.
Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls National Park is one of the popular destinations in Uganda. The park is regarded as one of the largest parks in Uganda with a lot of wild life that people want to see. The park is regarded as a big five destination. The main activities in the park include, game drives, boat cruises, bird watching, hiking on top of the falls and he famous chimpanzee tracking.
Murchison falls National Park is located in the northwest of Kampala in districts of Masindi and kiryandongo. Getting to Murchison falls national park while on a 4×4 self drive in uganda safari is approximately a three hours journey by road while using the Kampala to Masindi highway.
Queen Elizabeth national park
Another popular self drive destination in Uganda is the Murchison falls national park. It is found in the southwestern region of the republic of Uganda. Originally, it used to be called the kazinga national park but later changed to Queen Elizabeth national park to honor a visit by the British protectorate.
The major highlights in queen Elizabeth national park are; chimpanzee tracking, sighting of the tree climbing lions at the ishasha sector, boat ride around the kazinga channel and walks in the Maramagambo forest.
Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
Located in the southwestern region of Uganda on the edge of the rift valley in the districts of Kanungu and kisoro. Bwindi impenetrable forest famously protects approximately 459 mountain gorillas and regarded as almost half of the remaining mountain gorillas.
The main activities in the park are gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, hiking/nature walks, cultural visits/ the Batwa.
Kibale forest national park
A popular destination for 4×4 self drive in Uganda known as the capital of primates as it it considered to have the largest number of primate species in the whole of Africa as a continent. Kibale forest national park is located in the western part of Uganda a few miles off fort portal
The major activities done in the park include; chimpanzee tracking, kibale forest nature walks, birding, crater lakes tour, chimpanzee habituation
Kidepo valley national park
The park is detached in the far northeastern region of Uganda in karamoja district and regarded as the remotest national park. Kidepo valley national park is the least visited national park in Uganda because it is very far. It is visited throughout the year but the best visiting time is during the dry season because the roads are easy to navigate and there is less mud in the park.
The park has breath taking short savannah grasslands perfect for game drives. The major activities include; game drives, nature walks, bird watching. Kidepo valley national park is a called a habitat by almost the common big mammals
Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park is regarded as the closest national park to Kampala. And it is highly recommended for ideal short trips while doing 4×4 self drive in Uganda. Not only being the closest national park, Lake Mburo national park is also the smallest park in Uganda.
The major activities done in the park are; nature walks, boat cruises, birding, and wild life game drive viewing.
Jinja, the source of the Nile.
Jinja is a district in Uganda located in the eastern region of the country. It is also known as one of the adventure capitals in east Africa. Jinja source of the Nile is the point where the Nile begins its journey northwards.
The major activities done here are majorly water based adventures and these include; white water rafting, kayaking, tubing, jet boating and stand up paddle boarding.
Ziwa rhino sanctuary
The Ziwa rhino sanctuary is located in Nakasongola district along the Kampala Masindi highway and t is approximately 170 km north of Kampala. The sanctuary is majorly known for the rhino tracking, bird watching shoebill trek and canoe ride. Visit the Ziwa rhino sanctuary while on your 4×4 self drive in Uganda adventure and you won’t regret.
Mgahinga national park
Mgahinga gorilla national park is nestled in the southwestern Uganda in kisoro district. Mgahinga national park is also one of the smallest national parks in Uganda. And it’s popularly known for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda.
Activities done in the park include; gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, batwa cultural experience, bird watching and nature walks
Important Considerations While On a Self Drive Trip in Uganda.
Vehicle selection and maintenance- selecting a suitable vehicle is so important and vital when it comes to 4×4 self drive in Uganda. A lot of factors are considered when choosing a car for self driving in Uganda. For example, if you are planning on doing self drive adventures in national parks of Uganda and other rugged roads, a 4×4 car for hire is recommended.
Road conditions
Most importantly, while planning on having a self drive experience is Uganda, is taking trouble to know the road conditions. Always ensure that you do a survey on the roads where you a going to use for your self drive experience in Uganda
Be aware of the speed bumps on the roads that you intend to use. Be aware to of whether the road has potholes or not.
Speed limits while on 4×4 self drive in Uganda
Self driving in Uganda calls for one to adhere to the speed limits that are being displayed. Failure to adhere to the speed limits leads to a vehicle ticketing by the Uganda police traffic department.
Take time to know the speed limits for various roads, for example in Uganda, one ought to drive at a speed of 30km/h in high risk areas such as schools, hospitals and markets.
Also while on a self drive in Kampala, you are obliged to drive at a speed of 30km/h, 80km/h for rural areas and 100km/h for highways
Driving conditions
While on a self drive safari in Uganda, the rule is drive on the left side, so while planning to rent a car in Uganda for a self drive experience, the rule is to drive while on the left hand side with the steering wheel on the right hand side of the car.
Requirements For 4x4 Self drive in Uganda
To rent a car for self drive experiences in Uganda, we request our clients to have the following requirements
A Valid Driver’s License
This helps us get to know that one is competent enough with driving while in Uganda. For foreign travelers, an international driving license is recommended so as to have our cars for 4×4 self drive in Uganda adventure
Identification Documents
to acquire a car for self drive, one ought to have identification documents, these travel documents include, national IDs, passport or visas. These documents help us get to know the client we are dealing with.
Minimum Age
at 4×4 car rental Uganda, we urge our clients that so as to rent a car from us and be able to able to do self drive, one must be 23 years old and above. Must be 23 years and above and not more than 75 years of age. Those who are 75 years and above are encouraged to rent with a driver
Frequently Asked Questions About 4x4 Self Drive in Uganda
Can you self drive while in Uganda?
Yes, it is allowed as it gives one the thrill of exploring to any of their destinations on their own terms. At 4×4 car rental Uganda, we avail you with a variety of cars for 4×4 self drive in Uganda adventure. Not only do we avail you with the cars but the cheapest self drive cars for hire in Uganda
What are roads like in Uganda?
The roads in Uganda present everyone with a different driving experience. But ideally they range from well-maintained roads, for example the highways to challenging roads that are usually of murrum and usually found in the rural areas.
Can a foreigner drive in Uganda?
Foreigners are allowed to do 4×4 self drive in Uganda but under some few conditions which include; a foreigner is allowed to drive with foreign driving license for up to three months. Foreigners who intend to stay more than three months are encouraged to change their driving licenses to Ugandan ones.
Which side of the road does Uganda drive on?
Self drive Uganda is typically on the left hand side, a system that was inherited from the British people who colonized Uganda. And on that not, most vehicles in Uganda have steering wheels that are on the right hand side. At 4×4 car rental Uganda, our fleet has steering wheels on the right hand side
Can self driving cars drive anywhere?
Yes, and at 4×4 car rental Uganda, we pride ourselves for having a fleet of cars that have unlimited mileage and thus being able to drive you anywhere you would want to go. Our cars are even in position to take you to east African countries such as Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Is it safe to drive in Uganda at night?
Driving in Uganda is safe, however, self drive in Uganda at night is not generally recommended and more so if you are not well familiar with the local road. Driving at night comes with some risks such as, poor visibility, reckless driving behavior of other people at night, amongst others.
Rent a car 4x4 self drive in Uganda
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