Uganda Self-Drive
Complete guides, itineraries, road conditions and tips for self-drive safari in Uganda.
How to Book Uganda Gorilla Permits Online: UWA Step-by-Step Process
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued and sold exclusively through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The UWA online permit booking system at…
Kenya to Uganda Self-Drive: Malaba and Busia Border Crossing Guide
The Kenya-Uganda border has two main road crossing points accessible to hire vehicles: Malaba (on the A104 highway between Eldoret/Kisumu and Tororo/Kampala)…
East Africa 21-Day Self-Drive: Uganda Rwanda Kenya and Tanzania by Road
Twenty-one days is enough time to self-drive the complete East Africa wildlife circuit — Uganda's gorillas and chimpanzees, Rwanda's volcanoes and Akagera,…
The Uganda Southern Circuit: Queen Elizabeth Ishasha and Bwindi in One Loop
Uganda's southern circuit links three of the country's most celebrated wildlife experiences in a single road loop from Kampala: Queen Elizabeth National…
Driving in Uganda: Speed Limits Police Checkpoints and Road Rules for Hire Vehicles
Uganda drives on the left side of the road, the same as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the UK. The road rules are broadly consistent with East African…
Uganda 4x4 Hire Rates 2027/2028: Land Cruiser and Prado Daily Prices Explained
Uganda's 4x4 hire market is centred on Kampala and Entebbe, with the largest fleet operators based in Munyonyo, Ntinda, and the Entebbe airport area. The…
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Sectors: Buhoma Ruhija Rushaga and Nkuringo Compared
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has four gorilla trekking sectors, each with its own access road, gorilla family allocations, UWA briefing station,…
Self-Drive Kidepo Valley National Park: Uganda's Remote Northern Safari
Kidepo Valley National Park is the most remote and arguably the most spectacular national park in Uganda. Located in the extreme northeast of the country on…
Uganda Western Circuit Self-Drive: Kibale Fort Portal Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Route
Uganda's western circuit is the country's most complete safari experience in a single road trip. Starting and ending in Kampala, the 9-day western circuit…
Lake Mburo National Park Self-Drive: Uganda's Closest Park to Kampala
Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda's closest national park to Kampala — 228 kilometres on good tarmac, taking 3 to 3.5 hours. For self-drive visitors arriving…