The idea of renting a car and drive yourself has become one of the darling for several travelers globally. Likewise for Uganda, the possibility of driving your own journey is an amazing encounter. So, planning to take a self-guided safari to Uganda is another remarkable encounter to consider.
Uganda is very rich as far as safaris are concerned. There is a lot to encounter among these include; gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, bird watching, tracking the big five games, and very many wildlife species. Then a question is how to explore these amazing thrillers? And one of the best ways is hiring a car and drive your own ways.
What should one consider when planning a self-drive safari in Uganda?
Adventure considerations
Uganda is known to have some of the African finest adventure choices. Among the adventures include; gorilla trekking the highlight of the rest of the adventures in Africa, chimpanzee tracking, Uganda suggests the best chimpanzee tracking experiences in the East African region, big five, amazing number of wildlife species among others. Several bird species, Uganda accommodates the highest number of bird species in the East African countries. Then should have a better plan which covers your safari desires. Safaris are better to know your best desire and draw a greater plan to explore all what you would prefer.
This helps you to know which route should start with and end with. It also helps you to make the best plan of driving.
Best vehicle
Not all safari destinations in Uganda need very strong 4×4 safari vehicles. And not that every vehicle is suitable to take safari trip in Uganda. When planning for a self-drive safari, should always be considerate on which vehicle should be used when to drive to certain destinations. However, when planning for a self-drive safari to Uganda should keep it that only the customized safari vehicles are fit. Among the fleets to choose from include 4×4 Rav4 the maiden for safari in Uganda, 4×4 Prado Land cruiser TX/TZ. For exclusive drives, the land cruiser VX/GX and V8 are great ideas, and the safari land cruiser (70 series). For larger groups 4×4 vans, safari land cruiser stretcher are all available for your self-drive safari. So, what is your choice?
The best time for self-drive safari in Uganda
Uganda experience two weather seasons a year, these are the dry seasons and wet/rainy season. The two seasons both double in a year with two appearances. The dry seasons are the most preferred season of traveling for several reasons. And the rainy season experiences the lowest traveler’s turnout.
The dry season is experience in the months of December to February, and from June to September. During these months there’s limited showers, higher temperatures are experienced going up to 320C. During the dry months, in the savannah parks grasses are shorter and a wider view of wildlife/mammals is very possible. Also during the rainy season, roads are in perfect conditions especially in many tourist destinations particularly national parks.
And the rainy season (months) are characterized with heavy downpours, roads are very slippery, and some adventures are very challenging during too much rainfall. The tourist turnout is very low, making a wet season very challenging. However, for travelers wishing to travel during the less crowded months, the rainy season is perfect.
This is very important to understand that Uganda is situated in the equatorial hemisphere experience a warm climate throughout the year. When trying to find the best traveling month, just know that Uganda can visited all year around.
Best way to take a self-drive safari
When planning a self-drive, consider how best to minimize costs, among the things to undertake to ensure that travel costs are relaxed are; taking a 4×4 safari vehicle with camping gears, traveling in a group of about 3 and more, taking a long term car rental deal among others. These are ideas that try to minimize your travel costs. When traveling in a group of three and above, it means costs on accommodation, transportation are shared. Taking a long term car rental deal means, you have a vehicle for a long period of 20 days and above at a negotiated price. And taking a 4×4 rooftop tent vehicle means double score with one slot, one cost covering both a vehicle and accommodation.
Best accommodation choice
Do you wish for an exclusive accommodation, budget or backpackers? Just know that when traveling to Uganda on a safari there are various choices of an accommodation. There are ranging from exclusive luxury, mid-range, budget and backpacker. Traveling on a self-drive and want to stay in luxury accommodation, should always have to book months prior to your travel date to ensure that rooms are available for you. Mid-range is considerably okay also to stay at lodge, but for budget and backpackers, there are choice of even traveling with your camping gears. When booking a land cruiser TX, VX, V8, Nissan and safari land cruiser, there’re choices which are customized for rooftop camping.
