Self drive safaris are so famous in Uganda and many tourists have engaged in this adventurous drive while visiting the different tourist destinations in Uganda. Driving in Uganda is so challenging because of the old cars, insecurity as well as poor and narrow roads. Below are the things to do to have a successful self drive safari in Uganda;
Always book in advance;
Always book for the Uganda car rental you are to use in advance. This is vital most especially if you are traveling in very high seasons. Booking the vehicle in advance will make you have a high bargaining power before you start yourself drive vacation in Uganda. Booking the car in advance will make you choose the perfect accommodation for your interests
Remember to book the right car; choosing the right vehicle mainly depends on the destination you wish to visit. This will also depend on the number of days you are going to spend during your vacation as well as the number of people that are traveling in a group. In case you are traveling with in the city, you might need a 4×4 land cruiser or a simple sedan car but if you are traveling up country to the tourist destinations, you will need a 4×4 extended land cruiser or a 4×4 min van in case you have big numbers. The cart has to be a 4×4 wheel drive to help you drive through the roads of the national park.
Always obey traffic Rules and Regulations; when you are driving, you should avoid driving late hours when you are not sure of the conditions of the roads. Many of the roads especially those up country don’t have security lights and have got high way robbers all the way. However, when you find yourself having late driving, you need to have some security with you in the car to arrive safely.
Always choose the right accommodation; a successful self drive is connected to the best accommodation. You are always advised to choose the best accommodation facility and remember to keep their contacts. Get all the information about these facilities that you are interested in and choose the best to stay in while on your vacation in Uganda. In case you drive late, inform your accommodation facility in advance.
Always check your rental vehicle frequently; the self drive safari to be successful involves checking your car before you start driving especially in the morning, things to check include; indicators, oil, head lights, break lights, tire pressure, spare wheel, water level, and any leakages on the car. You also have to know the Insurance policy of the car since this will help you in case of an accident or damage.
Lastly, is to be familiar with the road signage; this also involves knowing the road signs and driving under the set driving speed. The speed limit along the high way is between 80 to 100 km per hour in towns and in the national parks, it 40 to 50 km per hour. Always switch on the lights when during on dusty roads and off track driving is prohibited in national parks.
