Uganda’s hospitable people, charming environment, array of wildlife and beautiful weather offer one of the most interesting exploration experiences in Africa. The safari destination has numerous waterbodies, impressive landscapes and unspoiled nature reserves two of which are habitats to endangered mountain gorillas. Most of these tourist attractions are remotely located and one of the most convenient way to visit them is to rent a car for self drive and take on a road trip.
As a local Uganda car rental company, we do guided safaris and also self driven adventures for those who like the privacy and flexiblity to drive to any destination. More and more travelers are picking interest in self drive in Uganda and often wish to know the best places to visit while on these road trips early before they set off. From our expertise, here are some of the top tourist destinations that will offer remarkable road trip experiences.

Queen Elizabeth National Park
Whether it is your first self drive trip to Queen Elizabeth national park or your third, this safari destination will give you a wonderful experience. It is an incredible place for wildlife viewing and animals can be seen during game drives and on the Kazinga channel boat cruise. Kasenyi plains where game drives are done is easy to access but you will need to hire a game ranger to take you through off the beaten road tracks. Other things to do while on a self drive tour in Queen Elizabeth national park include crater drive, nature walk, chimpanzee tracking and bird watching.
How to get there: The journey from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth national park takes you via the equator, Masaka and Mbarara and lasts for about 7 hours.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The thrill of self driving to the southwestern part of Uganda, through the Kigezi hills, with views of the Virunga ranges ahead and to the pristine Bwindi forest, this is a trip for typical adventurers. A 4X4 vehicle is recommended for your gorilla trekking safari to Bwindi no matter which sector you are to trek the gorillas.
How to get there: From Kampala to Bwindi, you will drive via Masaka, Mbarara and Kabale. The journey takes 10-12 hours depending on your trekking sector.

Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison falls national park is the second closest national park to Kampala after Lake Mburo national park. It is another exciting safari destination quite easy to access while on a self drive trip in Uganda. After the recent infrastructure improvement: the roads and the bridge across the Nile, be sure of a smooth ride and an unforgettable self drive safari experience. Things to do at the park include game drive to see animals such as elephants, antelopes, lion and giraffes among others, boat cruise to the bottom of the falls and visiting the top of the falls to see the mighty and breathtaking Murchison falls.
How to get there: The 5-6 hours journey from Kampala to the park takes you through Nakasongola and Masindi districts via the southern gate.

Jinja
If you are planning for a Uganda adventure safari, then Jinja must not miss on your self drive trip. Nicknamed the adventure capital of east Africa, there is a lot to do on a Jinja tour, from nature walk and zip lining in Mabira to bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, quad biking, kayaking and boat cruise in Jinja.
How to get there: Kampala to Jinja takes about 2 hours

Sipi falls
The Sipi falls is another incredible destination that you can visit on a self drive safari. Popularly known for the beautiful Sipi falls where you can do abseiling, this is one of the loveliest places to visit in Uganda. You can also go for a coffee farm tour, hiking, rock climbing or cook like a local at one of the homes around the village.
How to get there: the road trip from Kampala takes you east wards to Kapchorwa district taking you about 5 hours.

Lake Bunyonyi
Undoubtedly the most beautiful lake in Uganda, a safari to Lake Bunyonyi has a lot to offer. From the scenic drive once you arrive in Kabale to the breathtaking views of the surrounding, you can never go wrong with a road trip to Lake Bunyonyi. Get ready to sail on the lake to the well patched islands, plus enjoy the views of the conical Virunga ranges. You can also swim in the lake since it is bilharzia free and neither has hippos nor crocodiles.
How to get there: driving from Kampala to Kabale takes 8-9 hours through Masaka and Mbarara. You can have a stopover at Kayabwe for an equator experience.

There are more places you can add to your Uganda self drive safari but these are our top 6 destinations we recommend. Plan for your road trip today with the help of our travel experts by sending an email to inf@supremecarrentaluganda.com or calling us now +256-742874045 / +256-703903243 to speak with our reservations team.