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Advantages of Self Drive Car Rental over Taxicabs in Uganda

February 2, 2017

Uganda with its overrunning taxi and cab culture still requests some good time to adjust to the concept of self-drive auto rental. In any case, once you have found the joy and advantages of self-drive car hire, you will not go back and sit in the passenger seat of a taxicab. There are many reasons that prove that hiring a car for self-drive is much better than taxicabs, and the main ones are the following below Safety: This is another problem for hiring a Taxicab whereby drivers in Uganda are the least paid and overworked. So you should also be…

What is making Self Drive option Popular in Uganda

December 20, 2016

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Uganda is such a small country found in East Africa, also known as ‘the Parl of Africa’, and believed to be one of the best safari destinations in Africa. The country is blessed with a lot of wildlife and amazing natural wonders. There are many things to see and do in the country. The traditional way of guided tour in the country is currently phasing out and being replaced by self-drive safaris whereby the tourist don’t just sit back and being driven by the tour guide, but the tourist himself hire a safari vehicle and a GPS and drive himself…

Why you need book your airport transfer vehicle in advance

December 14, 2016

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Rental Cars Uganda Ltd would love to advise you so that you can enjoy the best experience on your trip from Entebbe International airport to Kampala city where every Uganda safari starts from. It’s advisable to book a rental car either with a driver or you hire a GPS to enjoy your trip from Entebbe International Airport to Kampala Uganda’s capital city. We gathered several reasons why you have to book your airport transfer in advance before you arrive in the country. There are many taxi drivers who are ready at the airport to give you transportation services, but they…

Frequently Asked Questions before Hiring a Car for Self Drive

December 8, 2016

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You already have plans of travelling to Uganda either for a safari or business trip and you yet to decide whether you will need to hire a vehicle or to decide to taxi or public means to move you around the country. The best option here is to hire a vehicle because public transport in the country is congested and not disorganized. If you decide to hire a vehicle for self-drive in Uganda here are some of the tips you have to put in mind before hiring a vehicle. When should I Make a Car Rental Booking? As soon as…

What to Consider When Hiring a Vehicle for Road Trip

December 6, 2016

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You can have a great self-drive safari to different Uganda national parks planned, but still, you have to hire a vehicle to use on transportation because most of the national parks in the country are found in remort areas where public transport can not reach. There are a variety of factors you have to keep in mind before you start your self-drive safari to make sure you enjoy a smoothly moving trip. Hire a vehicle that will suit your needs If you’re to take a road trip in Uganda, the first thing you think of is the type of car…

My Selfdrive Cultural Safari to Uganda

November 7, 2016

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Last year in December, I had a chance to enjoy a road trip to a different cultural tour in Uganda. I had been envisioning controlling my excursion when am visiting Africa and unlike the previous attempts, this time I could have it. I booked my safari with 4×4 Uganda Ltd one of the leading car rental companies in Uganda. I chose to use this company since they were more dependable and they replied to my inquiries faster than others. It was as simple as going on the web and search for self-drive car hire in Uganda and I was given…

Tips for safe driving in fog

October 11, 2016

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The best advice for driving foggy areas is to delay your trip until conditions improve. However, this is sometimes not possible. Fog can reduce visibility to less than 50 meters. At 60 mph, it is only for half a second in front of you. It is necessary to do everything possible to improve your vision, and to warn other drivers of your intentions as soon as possible. Visibility It’s hard to notice the fog getting thicker, so visibility can be reduced without you knowing it. To improve your vision, use your wipers and defroster to minimize condensation on the windows….

The ABC for self-drivers in Around East Africa

October 8, 2016

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General information and notes For those who would like to explore Eastern Africa (Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi) on their own and individually, this catalog will find the right ingredients. When you choose to rent a self-drive car from us, we attach great importance to the best condition of the car fleets, excellent service on the spot as well as cheap fares. Depending on your itinerary/travel program and lodges to stay, we will assist you in choosing a suitable car from our fleet. We assist with hotel/lodge bookings, gorilla permit reservations, and 24-hour road assistance. While the East African…

Top 10 Must Know for a Successful self drive Holiday

October 4, 2016

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Self-drive safari or self-guided safari is when a tourist organizes and does everything for him/herself without involving a tour operator. Most travelers especially those traveling on a budget and also those who love privacy love this idea so much because it’s cheap and it gives you a chance to sit behind the wheel and drive yourself throughout your safari. Organizing a self-drive safari always starts with thinking of a destination where you planning to travel for Example Uganda and then you have to look for the means of transport you going to use. The most common and easy way to…