Planning Uganda Road trip?-Start with a right car .

Planning Uganda Road trip?

Uganda is probably one of the best countries in the East Africa for road tripping. We have the largest road network of any of East African countries .This means  you can anywhere you want to go by car.

Unlike organized travel packages or safaris, hiring a car provides you unlimited freedom to go where you want, when you want. For example local places, local markets, gardens and many more places. You can take spur of the moment detours, and make up your own itinerary. It’s a very liberating way to travel!

When your travelling by car there many opportunities giving you a lot more flexibility in terms of luggage. You’re not restricted by weight allowances or numbers of suitcases, and can shop for souvenirs to your full heart’s content!

Of course, although car hire gives you the freedom to follow your instincts and indulge your wanderlust, it is good to have a proper planning of where you want to go. It’s also helpful to have a rough idea of what you’d like to do while you’re there. Are you a culture vulture who loves museum, wildlife lover and primate lover? Perhaps you want to gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, and game viewing on a self drive its more important .

Knowing where you want to go and what you’d like to do will help make your safari easier to plan. It will also help you decide on the type of car you hire. Rangercar rentals cars   is here Toyota Rav4, hardtop landcruiser, safari van

Helpful Hints for Carefree Car Hire

Hiring the right car is one of the most important decisions you can make when planning a road trip in East Africa. Most people choose their car based on budget, but it really is worth taking the time to factor in a few other considerations as well.

Number Of People

If there are only two of you, and you don’t have much luggage, then a small car is ideal. Cheap and cheerful, a little hatchback is both budget-friendly and perfect for parking! It is also one the most fuel-efficient options. This allows you to travel further without breaking your budget.

If you’re a family travelling with children, you’ll naturally have more luggage. A family-friendly sedan would be perfect in this case. If you’re driving long distances, Toyota land cruiser may be preferable, as it’s slightly roomier. Toyota Safari land cruiser also usually has bigger boot spaces than sedans. If you have items such as toddler pushchairs in addition to your luggage, this could be a better option for you.

You also need to produce proof of vehicle ownership and insurance. If you are hiring a car, you can ask your rental company for written permission to take the vehicle across the border.

Distances Travelled

Uganda is a vast country, so the chances are you’ll spend many hours at a time in your car during the course of your road trip. The country’s 10 most iconic tourist destinations —the Queen Elizabeth national pak,Kibale national park ,Lake Mburo National park,Mt.Elgon ,Bwindi impenetrable national park ,Mgahinga national park .If you’re planning to visit any of these places, you’re in for a long drive! In a case like this, it’s really worth hiring the best car you can afford to give you the most comfortable trip.

Insurance – If you plan to travel on a lot of un-surfaced roads, check the damage policy of your car hire company. Some insurance policies won’t cover you if you’ve taken the car on “unsuitable” roads.

Security – it is worth making sure you can pack your luggage in such a way that it’s not visible from the outside of your vehicle. In the case of a hatchback, check that the car you’re hiring has a sliding luggage cover. This is especially useful when parked in a town, or a busy tourist area.