Uganda Self-Drive
Complete guides, itineraries, road conditions and tips for self-drive safari in Uganda.
Self-Drive Kibale Forest: Chimp Trekking Permit, the Night Drive and Camp Options
The self-drive Kibale Forest chimp trekking permit experience is one of Uganda's most accessible primate encounters — Kibale is 35km south of Fort Portal on…
Queen Elizabeth Self-Drive: The Kazinga Channel, Tree-Climbing Lions and the Ishasha Route
The Queen Elizabeth self-drive Kazinga Channel and Ishasha tree-climbing lion experience combines two of Uganda's most distinctive wildlife encounters in a…
Kampala to Sipi Falls Self-Drive: Eastern Uganda's Most Scenic Mountain Drive
The Kampala to Sipi Falls self-drive is Uganda's most rewarding short mountain drive — a 250km journey from the Kampala urban sprawl to the cool highlands of…
Lake Victoria Self-Drive: The Circular Route Around Uganda's Coastline
The Lake Victoria self-drive circular route from Kampala is one of Uganda's most underrated hire vehicle journeys — a 600km loop around the northern and…
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Self-Drive: Getting to Bwindi and the Trekking Day Logistics
Uganda gorilla trekking on a self-drive is one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences — mountain gorillas in their natural Bwindi Impenetrable…
Fort Portal to Bwindi Self-Drive: The Mountain Road and the Nkuringo Descent
The Fort Portal to Bwindi self-drive is the western Uganda mountain road section of the Uganda safari circuit — a 190 to 220km drive through highland tea…
Returning a Hire Car in Uganda: Fuel Policy, Scratch Inspection and Your Deposit
Returning a hire car in Uganda at the end of a self-drive safari circuit requires the same level of attention and documentation that the vehicle pickup…
Murchison Falls Boat Trip Self-Drive: How to Book, What Time and the Two Launch Points
The Murchison Falls boat trip is the most memorable single activity on the Uganda self-drive circuit. The UWA-operated motorised launch departs from the Paraa…
Uganda Self-Drive vs Guided Tour: Cost Comparison for a 7-Day Uganda Safari
The Uganda self-drive vs guided tour cost comparison is one of the most frequently asked questions by visitors planning a Uganda safari. Both options access…
Kampala Car Hire Guide: The Best 4x4 Rental Companies and What to Check at Pickup
Car hire in Kampala is the starting point for any Uganda self-drive safari. Kampala is Uganda's capital and the commercial hub where the country's most…