What you need to Know about Uganda Car Hire

Hiring a car is the most flexible and exciting way to explore Uganda but with the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions/lockdowns, it is important to understand a number of things before making car reservations. There are several Car rental Agencies in the country offering a wide array of vehicles and services around Uganda and beyond.

However, before you take step towards hiring a car in Uganda for 2021, there are a number of things you need to know and they include;

Sanitization of vehicles

Given the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the World, several Standard Operating Procedures have to be followed at all times, and one of these procedures is the sanitization of frequently touched surfaces (including vehicles). It is important to keep visitors safe during Uganda safaris and therefore our vehicles are fully sanitized before safaris and travelers are also advised to wear face masks at all times when in public.

Hire a car with a driver

Self-drive tours are amazing but to avoid the stress of finding places (destinations) that are not even on Google maps, or budget and nice accommodation facilities, it is better to hire a driver. Our drivers are professional and knowledgeable of most destinations of your interest in Uganda as well as the best ways to access them. For instance, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is divided into four trekking sectors/or regions and therefore your driver has the best way to figure out what accommodation facilities are nearer to the starting points yet these are not available online. Murchison Falls National Park also has numerous gates in each of its two sectors (Northern and Southern) and our drivers know the best entrance gates to your place of stay.

Comprehensive Insurance

Another important thing you need to know about car Hire in Uganda 2021 is that most vehicles have comprehensive insurance to cater to unexpected situations such as accidents and theft. It is important to first inquire from the Car rental agency whether the vehicle you are planning to hire has comprehensive Insurance. Our cars are insured although only damages to a certain amount and extent are covered.

Services have to be up-to-date

Before you hire a car in Uganda, it is advisable to first check the service card to be certain that the Car service is up-to-date. This will help to avoid any unexpected breakdowns especially when you are upcountry Uganda.

Different car types/models are charged differently

Cars in Uganda are charged based on their size, models, and carrying capacity although the country boasts of various vehicle types. The popular cars in Uganda are Coaster Buses, Rav4s, Safari Vans, and Landcruisers. The least costly cars are Rav4s and are perfect for small groups (not more than 4 people) plus their luggage.

Understand the type of fuel for the car you are using

Before you embark on your safari through Uganda, it is crucial to first understand the type of fuel the vehicle uses. Whether it is diesel or petrol, you can get this information from your Car rental agency to avoid blundering. Some pump attendants in the different safari destinations in Uganda are clueless or not familiar with the type of fuel different vehicles use and therefore it is your responsibility to inform and remind them to avoid making mistakes.

Additionally, make sure that your fuel tank is full when leaving main Towns and Cities because, unlike back home, you are likely to drive long distances in Uganda without seeing a Fuel Pump/or gas station. Follow speed limits while on the road and other traffic rules and regulations for a memorable Uganda safari experience.