7 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip

Let’s all agree sometimes road trips become stressful, yet it is everyone’s joy to have the smoothest trips possible. Stress is inevitable in travel but with extra effort and advanced planning, you will get positive results (in terms of having less stress).

Therefore, we have drafted the top 7 tips for a stress-free Road Trip in Uganda and they include;

Keep children occupied/entertained

You will agree that long road trips can be boring and exhausting for children, which if not handled well will stress you (the adult). Their screams, crying and endless demands can be sorted by having some fun gales such as “I spy” and “spot the Car” Games to keep the youngsters occupied and will just rest when they feel tired of the game. For the older children, you can have some music for them (whether on your smartphone, Flash, or CDs).

Plan for en-route stops and bathroom breaks

Unplanned stops/breaks can make an already long road trip to become even longer, hence it is recommended to always plan in advance for how many times you will make en-route breaks to stretch legs, shopping, en-route meals, and answer calls of nature among others. Depending on the people you are traveling with, you know their needs best-those that need every 2-hour break to use the bathroom or the birdy bladder.

Plan for the special needs of every individual traveler.

Clean the car before embarking on the road trip and pack some garbage bags

It is undeniable that cars will get dirty and messy during the Road Trip in Uganda but you can reduce it by packing a small garbage bag where all your snack or candy wraps and empty bottles can be put then emptied at en-route stops.

Pack some non-perishable snacks and drinks for the Road Trip

Road trips in Uganda are generally draining because the majority of the safari destinations are over 6 hours from the Capital City (Kampala). It is always advisable to pack some bottled water to keep hydrated during the road trip and some energy-giving snacks to keep busy on the road before having lunch breaks. Hunger will make the road trip stressful hence make sure that you have some snacks and drinks for the children to enjoy without making too much of a mess.

Don’t rush and give yourself enough time to reach your final destination

You don’t need to feel rushed or race the clock during the road trip but instead embark early if you want to arrive on time. This is for safety reasons because making a mad dash to catch the trip causes crushing. Similarly, install Google Maps on your phone to help in getting around and not getting lost during the Road Trip.

Carry some cash or loose change for Toll Roads

Some highways you will use have tolls and in Uganda, the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway has tolls, and therefore to pass through faster without interruption, it is important to have loose change or pay with cash. However, it is also possible to avoid this route and take the free-to-use highways to your final destination.

Pack some meds for car sicknesses

It is very unpleasant to become sick during a vacation, especially a Road Trip and some meds such as Gravol can sort out your travel-related nauseous in both adults and children. This is a miracle medicine for nausea and vomiting as well as resultant dizziness from motion sickness hence a stress-free Road Trip in Uganda.

Therefore if you find that road trips in Uganda are always hectic and stressful for you, then we’d recommend trying some of these 7 tips for a stress-free Road Trip in Uganda and you will see a big difference.