As the access to Africa continues to get better, self drive road trips across the continent and around specific countries are trending. It is a great and inspiring adventure that many travelers want to do to fulfil their strong desire for self exploration. From traversing through the wilderness, meeting people of a totally different culture to searching for an accommodation facility on your own other than a private driver, a self drive safari is a typical exploration take on. At the end of the trip, you have an interesting story of how you made it.

Choosing to sit behind the wheels to explore Africa and its safari destinations on your own allows you as travelers to enjoy your privacy during eth trip. You can also change or adjust your itinerary at any time.
The East and southern regions of Africa are popular for self drive road trips. In Uganda, you can self drive to national parks, tourism cities, cultural and historical sites and places of relaxation like beaches. However, safety should be a number one consideration. In this guide, find some of the most important tips that will help you have a safe, enjoyable and remarkable safari.

On which side of the road do I drive in Uganda?
Uganda is one of the about 15 countries in Africa that are permitted to drive on the left. You have to keep left when driving. It is advisable that if you are from a country where they keep right and you are planning to drive in Uganda soon, take your time to master it to avoid panicking and accidents on the road.
Also, put the right hand side indicator when turning to the right and vice versa.

What is the general condition of the roads in Uganda?
Talking of the road conditions in Uganda, expect to drive smoothly around major towns and on highway roads. Most roads connecting from the main ones to villages and tourist destinations are not tarmacked except for Murchison falls national park. While driving on such roads, expect a lot of dust. It is advisable to drive at a low speed. To be ready for any changes in the weather that may not leave the roads easily passable, hire a 4X4 safari car for your trip.

What are the speed limits for different roads in Uganda?
Just like in any other country, you will not be allowed to exceed specific speed limits on different kinds of roads. According to traffic rules in Uganda, the speed limit is as follows;
Urban center roads – 50 km/hour
Major highways – 80 km/hour
National parks and game reserves– 30 to 40 km/per hour
Driving at a low speed in urban centres allows you to easily stop in these busy centres with many people and vehicles everywhere. The speed limit in national parks is intended for the safety of the animals in their natural habitats since they have free movement.

Is it possible to cross Uganda borders with my rental car?
From Uganda on self drive, you can cross to Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. If you are planning to hire a car for an East African safari; taking you around more than one country in the region on self drive, simply get in touch with an expert and trusted company which will sign and stamp the vehicle registration documents to allow you cross borders. You are required to have your International driver’s license or Local driver’s license, your passport and a COMESA sticker to show that you are a foreigner.

Does my car rental package cover comprehensive insurance?
At Supreme Car Rental Uganda, we offer rental cars in Uganda that are compressively insured. The insurance covers accidents and damages or injury that may be caused by the car to the traveler. It excludes any damages that may be caused by oneself plus those that happen on tires, underbody and windows. Circumstances under which the client will be liable to pay include; maintenance of the car, over speeding, violating traffic rules and poor handling of the car.

As you plan to self drive Uganda this season, let these tips help you to prepare for your time of the road. And if you are looking for car for self drive, whether for safari, visiting friends and family or business, contact us by simply sending us an email to info@supremecarrentaluganda.com or call us now on +256-760096458,+256-742874045 to speak with us.