Road tripping Uganda is one of the easiest ways to unearth this travel destination on your own. Uganda has a lot for a tourist who seeks something unique. It is geographically located on the eastern side of Africa.

It borders several appealing destinations such as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the vast Democratic Republic of Congo. Planning a self-drive holiday in Uganda needs time and involves many things.

It starts with research about this destination. Next is to arrange transport from your home country like applying for Visa, booking flight tickets, and getting other necessary documents.

Additionally, you have to draft an itinerary, reserve a car in advance, and accommodation. It is a hip of work you must accomplish to ensure the success of your trip. To ease up on the workload, here is a fantastic option.

You don’t need to spend more time on several online platforms looking for good accommodation facilities in various corners of East Africa. Rent 4×4 Rooftop tent car for a road trip in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya.

You drive through East Africa with your mobile accommodation. Visit numerous interesting places. This option is not only cheap but also convenient, flexible, and more comforting, mostly if you need to experience nightlife in the Wilderness.

Know your interest and choose the right spots, and you will have a great experience to remember. Countries in East Africa have good international relationships, therefore it is no surprise that tourists cross from one country to another.

Cars available

For a car rental with a rooftop tent in Uganda, we have a 4×4 Land cruiser TX, TZ, V8, and hardtop for you. All in good condition and ready to take you around the pearl of Africa and other countries like Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

We mainly provide cars with a four-wheel-drive since most roads in the National parks and other tourist areas are of murrum. A 4×4 is the only option that can challenge these routes during the rainy season.

The Car rental cost

Car rental cost in Uganda depends on the type of vehicle and the rental period. The Land Cruiser V8 and Nissan Patrol are a bit more expensive than other cars like Toyota Rav 4, Safari van, Land cruiser TX and TZ.

Moreover, a client who is taking the car for the long term is offered discounted rates. If you are using the vehicle for a short term like 3 – 6 days, expect to pay a different price than a customer who is hiring the car for two weeks, three, a month, or more. For more advice about the car rental price in Uganda, don’t wait to contact the reservation agent.

What’s required to rent a car in Uganda?

To hire a car in Uganda, you must be with the necessary documentation. The list includes a valid passport, driving permit, and be of the required age.

When picking up or receiving the car from the rental company, be sure to have a photocopy of your passport and driving permit. You must be 25 years and above to drive in Uganda.

Aside from that, there are rental terms and conditions you must follow. Read through the provided hard copy and understand everything outlined before you sign it. It includes the penalties you may face in case of damage caused to the car or an accident.

Items Provided

The rooftop tent car is provided with a tent that accommodates two people and all other camping equipment. If you are more than two passengers, you can a take a car with two tents.

The equipment includes cooking utensils, sleeping bags, cooking gas, a jerry can, a cooler, and chairs. Once these items are offered to you, it is your responsibility to keep them safe. Anything lost, you are supposed to replace it.

Where to find the Car?

It is the company to deliver the car to your location. Within Kampala, Entebbe, or at the EBB Airport, the car is delivered at a free cost.

Beyond Kampala to places like Jinja, Mbarara, Kisoro, Kabale, Kasese, Mukono, Masaka, Fort portal, Mbale, and more, we bring the car to your location, but you have to meet the charge for fuel. Be sure to share the correct location, date, and time for car delivery.

Mode of Payment

For Uganda car rental, you always pay on arrival. Some companies require you to deposit some money such that there are 100 percent sure of your booking. You can make the payment in Uganda shillings.

Other foreign currencies accepted include the United States dollar, Euro, and pounds. There are also machines, and you can pay using the MasterCard or Visa card. Ask the rental agency to know whether they own a machine that can charge your card.

Crossing to Rwanda, Kenya, or Tanzania

From Uganda, you can cross to the border countries listed above. Rwanda borders Uganda in the southwest, Kenya in the east, and Tanzania in the south. Travelers to Rwanda use the Katuna or Chanika border.

For Tanzania, you cross via Mutukula. To Kenya, you can use Busia or Malaba border post. It requires you to be with stamped paperwork which issues you permission to cross to another nation with the car.

This option is possible, but there are necessary costs you have to meet. It includes the COMESA fee, extra charge for the rental, and more fees incurred if it’s the company to deliver or pick up the car from the other nation.

For example, if you are renting a car in Uganda and drop it in Nairobi, Kenya, expect to pay for fuel and driver fees to cater for the return of the car. It is the same process if it’s to be delivered to your exact location in another nation.