Step by Step Guide to Hiring a 4×4 Rental Car in Uganda

Car hire business in Uganda has become so popular as very many travelers both residents and visitors rent cars for different travel reasons namely safari tours, business trip, visiting family and friends, weekend vacations and political meetings. Car hire in Uganda has benefited most of these different travelers as it is convenient, reliable, safe and comfortable. However, not all people that rent cars in Uganda have a good ride and this is because they do not follow the right procedures of hiring a 4×4 cars.

We here to make everything right for the travelers by bring them the steps taken to hire a 4×4 rental car in Uganda:

Look around the internet and select rental companies with ideal services

After making the decision to hire a car in Uganda for your travel, you go shopping at the internet. Online searching for rental cars is the best way of getting the best services. Get to Google and type in 4×4 car hire in Uganda and various websites will be displayed. Try to read through what they offer for their customers. Choose a few of them that you think can fulfill your interests and demands.

Make an inquiry for car rental services

The websites have emails that are normally at the top corner of the front page, make a request of your car hire demands to these various car hire companies that you chose and wait for their replies. While making an inquiry, it is best to disclose your nature of travel, the number of people you are willing to travel with and also the range of budget that will suit your pockets.

Select the best rental company of your choice to do business with

From the replies you get from the car rental companies, get one with best offer and services that can suit the nature of your travel and budget. If you have any questions to ask like insurance, travel and driving information in Uganda. You should also ask them the requirements needed to rent a car in Uganda. You should also ask for the actual price quotation of the car rental services.

Make a confirmation of the car rental services

If everything is discussed and agreed upon confirm to the car hire company that you will be taking their services. This is done by telling them where you will be meeting and date for the delivery at the beginning of the rental and the pick up at the end of the rental. You should pick a place of your convenience that is the airport, home, hotel or any other place of convenience. For the case of the airport, you must give in your flight details so that the rental company gets to know the time you will be arriving. Note that some companies ask for initial deposit of money for the car rental to guarantee them that you are really taking up the rental car.

On the ground

Meet the delivery boy

On the day of starting your rental expedition, a rental car is dropped to you by the delivery boy of the car rental company. If already in Uganda, the delivery boy will contact you to let you that he is dropping the car for you. In case you want it at the airport, he is always with an airport sign post under your name at the arrival terminal. When you meet the delivery boy, you do some introductions and then get to the car.

Inspect the rental car/ company personnel

Upon reaching the car, the first thing to do is to check the car both its mechanical and physical conditions. This makes you know the condition the car is in so that you are not blamed for anything when you come back from the expedition. It is best to take photos of the car.

Read through the car rental agreement

A car rental agreement is a black and white printed paper that describes what the car rental is all above. This indicates the terms and conditions on which the traveler is renting the car and also explains the car rental insurance and the hirers obligations while using the rental car. it is best to read this agreement thoroughly and understand it because if you violate any term in it, you are likely to pay a premium fine.

Presenting driving license and identification to the delivery boy/ company personnel

The driving license and identification are a must. In case you do fail to present them, there is no way the rental car company will allow take their car. The company personnel takes photocopies of the latter documents or takes photos of them if you do not have photocopies.

Finally make the payment of the car rental which must be made in acceptable foreign currencies in Uganda or Uganda shillings and then you are good to go.

15 Photos That Will Inspire You Visit Uganda

You might have gone through a myriad of beautiful photos from the pearl of Africa Uganda. Once again we realize that the country has some diverse wildlife and many scenic landscapes to visit on a safari. Many of these photos never shared before and to share is to care right? Here are some great photos that inspire you to take a safari to Uganda. Even the Pope Francis visited the country in 2015 so what are you waiting for?

Winston Churchill in 1902 called Uganda the pearl of Africa. Most of the country is untouched landscapes such as the permanent glaciers on Rwenzori Mountains, ancient tropical forests, vast expanse of savannah, largest fresh water bodies, River Nile, the longest in the world, beautiful waterfalls, and Virunga volcanoes. Uganda is a perfect place for any adventure traveler. Visitors can trek the mountain gorillas, hike massive volcanic mountains, raft the Nile rapids boat cruise or relax on tropical beaches of Sesse islands in Lake Victoria, the2^nd largest fresh water lake in the world.

Kampala City Festival

Every year Uganda hosts a massive full day festival called the “Kampala City Festival”, which has become a premier showcase for Uganda’s culture on the world scene and changing facets of the capital Kampala. The 2017 Kampala City Festival will happen on 08^th, Sunday October 2017. It is the biggest street party in east African. It’s more big fun to be with Ugandans celebrating their lifestyles. Get immersed into the traditional and modern day culture of Uganda.

Wonder through plenty of beautiful streets witness live sensational artists with entertaining genres, actors, comedians, and energetic dancers from different tribes such as Baganda, Banyankole, Bagisu and Acholi, with their colorful costumes as they spin, flip, whirl and roll in air. Enjoy a taste of Uganda’s local food like Rolex, luwombo, roasted meat and variety of beer. Lets count down together to make Kampala city festival experience colorful.

The beauty of Sesse Island tropical beaches

If you’re on a safari in Uganda looking for paradise you should visit the place. Sesse islands made up of 84 islands in the middle of Lake Vitoria. Bulago islands are the most beautiful with white sand beaches, blue waters, warn sun. You’ll find accommodation with internet, campfire, electricity and things to like swimming, sunset boat cruise, biking, birding, visiting fishing villages. That’s to spice up your relaxing holiday vacation and Bulago islands can be reached by boat from Entebbe taking 2 hours. The place is just close to Entebbe international airport

The Snow capped Rwenzori Mountains

You can travel to Rwenzori mountains national park and climb the 3^rd tallest mountain in Africa. Mt. Rwenzori sometimes called mountains of the moon is so beautiful filled with glacial lakes, fast flowing rivers, and giant snow caps only 20 miles from the equator. You can hike through all five types of vegetation with rare plants like everlasting flowers and green moss that exists in Iceland. So you’ll never miss to spot rare and endemic wildlife including big mammals, primates such as Rwenzori colobus monkey, chimpanzee and birds like Rwenzori turaco which made Rwenzori mountains national park designated as UNESCO world heritage site in 1994.

Baby Mountain Gorillas

Uganda is famous for its 400 which is half of the world’s mountain gorillas are found in Bwindi impenetrable Forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla National park. Visitors who book a gorilla permit and go for gorilla trekking safari are guaranteed to see and take photos of some of the 15 gorilla families in their natural wild that have been habituated for tourists to trek. You’ll spend 1 hour with giant silverbacks, see cute baby gorillas on their mother’s as they feed, play and groom each other. Many travelers say gorilla trekking is a life changing wildlife experience like no other in the world.

Golden monkeys

Look at those beautiful primates, golden monkeys are beautiful to behold. They look strange with their divided attention that they never seem to settle but to swing swiftly among the bamboo forest. Two groups of more than 60 individuals have been habituated by Uganda wildlife authority in Mgahinga gorilla national park southwestern Uganda. If you visit Mgahinga gorilla national park don’t miss golden monkey tracking and more things to do in the park including volcano climbing, camping, birding and cultural encounters with BaTwa pygmies, the descendants of the ancient forest warrior hunter gathers.

Tree Climbing Lions

Tree climbing lions in Uganda are found in Ishasha southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national park. Even though seeing these big cats on a game drive is the main highlight of any safari to the park, there’s much more to see and do. The Mweya peninsula, the crater lakes trail, bush camping experience at Edward flats, boat cruise along the kazinga channel connecting lakes rift valley lakes of George and Edward would get you close to hippos, crocodiles and over 600 species. The park is historical; the queen of England visited the park in 1952, from where the park got its name.

Chimpanzee tracking

Chimpanzees share 98.7 of their DNA with humans which makes the close relatives to man. And seeing them display human instincts is fascinating. Uganda is home to 5,000 chimpanzees and the best place to see them is Kibale forest national park. This tropical rainforest also called primate capital of the world survived the ice age 25000 years ago providing home to 13 species of primates, large mammals and over 300 birds.

Lake Bunyonyi, the cleanest lake in Africa

This lava dammed lake Bunyonyi is nestled between terraced rolling Kigezi highlands, the panoramic views of its 19 islands are just out of this world. Lake Bunyonyi is an amazing place to relax, chill and go for swimming safari. The water is fresh, clean, and warm without crocodiles, hippos or bilharzias infections. You can spot lost of over 100 birds, otters and Cray fish, go hiking, visit school children, rural villages and engage with locals in their activities such as local food preparing and craft making. Although, fishing is not commercial because the lake is the deepest in Africa (900 meters) with unfavorable depth for large fish to thrive, visitors can still feast on fresh Cray fish along with delicious food, fruits and veggies served on menu in many of the lakeside accommodation such as Lake Bunyonyi overland resort.

Murchison Falls, the strongest waterfalls in Africa

Just a short 4 hours drive from Kampala city is the famous Murchison Falls, visit them on your safari to Murchison falls national park. There are thousands of waterfalls throughout Uganda, Sipi falls near mountain Elgon national park for example but none of them can beat Murchison Falls. Their metaphor is as strong as the waters of the Nile River falls over 45 meter cliff plunging into 8 meter deep gorge called the devil’s cauldron to create a trade mark rainbow. Visitors can hike up to the top of the falls or take a boat cruise to bottom of the falls along with amazing sightings of wildlife in the park such as hippos, Nile crocodiles, water birds, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, heartbeat and predators like lion, leopard and hyena.

Sempaya hot springs- Semuliki Valley national park

The Sempaya both male and female hot springs are dominated by boiling geysers with healing waters that will soothe skin diseases and sickness when you soak in there. Many visitors return from hiking and game drives hungry and can’t resist feasting on boiled banana, eggs, cassava, and sweet potatoes. The nature walk to these hot springs goes through the tropical forest of semuliki. Visitors can view primates such as red colobus monkey, red tailed monkey, blue monkey, chimps and also spot birds, plants, flowers, butterflies and insects. An ancient tree house provides panoramic views of the forest.

Semuliki valley national park is a unique park being an extension of Ituri the Cong basin rainforests and river semuliki a version of Congo River. The park has central African wildlife species that are not found anywhere in Eastern Africa. It’s famous for birding tours with birders looking for special Congo forest biome birds like piping hornbills, red-billed dwarf hornbill, including 50 species of Congo guinea fowls.

Colorful Equatorial sunsets and sunrises

Uganda is located astride the equator and with a combination of mountains, fresh water lakes and rivers, savannah, rainforest lead to creation of spectacular sunsets with all colors. Expect to see beautiful and refreshing sunsets or sunrises on a safari. Some of the best places for sunsets in Uganda include Jinja on River Nile, Sesse islands, Murchison falls national park and Lake Mburo national park, on a boat cruise you can see equatorial sunsets reflect on the waters.

Rafting on River Nile

River Nile the longest in the world boosts rapids of all classes from grade five to grade one provide excellent white rafting opportunities for both hard core and amateur adrenaline adventure lovers. visit Jinja on a safari, you’ll find plenty of adventures including speed jet bats, boat cruises, horseback riding through Nile valley, bungee jumping, quad biking, mountain biking, swimming. You explore the city of Jinja and its old Indian architecture, cool fresh air, chill and relax with Nile beer or juice in one of the bars, restaurants, riverside lodges, camp, and guest houses. Whether you’re backpacking, on budget or luxury, Jinja is the best destination for weekend holiday.

Equator Crossing

In the whole world, there are 13 countries where the equator line (zero latitudes) passes through. Uganda is blessed to be one of them and the Ugandan equator crossing experience creates amazing Uganda safari memories with photos of you standing in northern and southern hemispheres. Being located in Kayabwe, Mpigi district along the Masaka-Kampala high way just 11/2 hours drive from Kampala city, the equator crossing makes a good stopover for many visitors on a trip to south western Uganda. Before heading off, enter the shops for coffee and craft products.

Traditional Ugandan Rural life

Ugandans are renowned world wide as the friendliest people. Uganda has ethnic diversity of more than 55 tribes, each with their unique traditional culture. The best way to experience the local life is visit villages or visit a home stay such as Nshenyi in western Uganda.

How Effective It Is To Hire a Rav4 For Your Self Drive Tour

It’s always good to go on a safari and come back when satisfied, however this can be achieved when well prepared and in advance. If you are going for a safari to Uganda on a self-drive, it’s better to book a comfortable and effective vehicle that’s a Rav4. Rav4’s are one of the comfortable and most hired vehicles on a safari to Uganda, so you are advised to book it in advance do avoid disappointments of last minutes booking especially in the high season mostly in the months of June to October and December to march. So when you book your car in time, it will give you the opportunity to book your right best rav4 car for your self-drive. Remember we have rav4 single door and a 2 door vehicle, so it will depend on which one you want, we will reserve it for you. It can accommodate 2-4 people with enough space for luggage. It can navigate even in the tough roads because it’s a 4 wheel drive. However before booking it, get to know your destination, number of days and the people you want to travel with, so this will give you a better plan.

if you are going to use it within the  city, you may not need  a 4×4 wheel, unless you are travelling up country  and in very remote areas.  Uganda self drive offers a wide range of cars for all Seasons. You should know that African weather is unpredictable; the climate can change at any time. During the wet seasons especially in the month of March, April, May the roads are tough especially in the remote areas are dirty and slippery. So, it’s better to use a 4WD and it can still be done well on dry dust roads. When using a rav4, you should not get concerned may be about the weather; it can deal with any kind of weather you have got a real car hire company which will give you the best.

When you are planning to travel, the first thing to confirm is how much the whole safari will cost, so everyone is aiming at travelling at Low Prices, so arav4 can guarantee you this especially if you’re on self-drive tour. Always have your day trips at very cheap price with a rented Rav4.  A rav4 costs usd50 per day excludes fuel, so you are free to reach wherever you want with your car because it is unlimited mileage. That’s a very low price and on top of that it also serves million dollars worthy comfort, effectiveness, safety and time. So do not spend high on big cars yet this sedan car can give you equally the same. Not only being cheap but a Rav4 is manageable. It is a smaller car so it’s easy to pack, very light and has a comfortable steering wheel. All these features make the Rav4 very easy to manage and drive.

In terms of fuel economization, a rav4 does it better; the car is a good fuel economy as compared to many of the other 4×4 cars. It consumes less fuel; it has got a friendly fuel tank for you hence this makes it better to spend less on the whole.

The Rav4 is one of the most stylish cars on the road. Its physical look is very charming with beautiful sport lights. It is built with comfortable seats that are modifiable; you can adjust your seat and have small nap on your trip. It has enough space for luggage’s space where you can put a maximum of 4 big bags.

It has got air conditioning; if you want to play music it has got an option for a flash player, CD player, bottle holders. Just hire this car for a memorable trip to Uganda.

Responsible Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

For gorilla trekkers, Gorilla trekking pro poor and responsible tourism is a life changing experience and the activities towards this include; canoeing on lake Bunyonyi and lake Mutanda and visiting the Batwa.Usually tourists want to get the best paid of their gorilla tour and in most cases they ask questions like when is the best time to trek gorillas? Well, mountain gorillas can be tracked throughout the whole year most especially during the drier months of June, July and during early September though there is no guarantee that it will not rain since Bwindi Impenetrable National is a tropical rain forest. In Uganda, the gorilla permit is obtained from Uganda Wildlife Authority and in Rwanda; it is obtained from Rwanda Development Board. The cost of a gorilla permit in Uganda is USD 600 and in Rwanda is USD 750.

The park is located in south western Uganda and is divided into four regions of Buhoma region in the North, Ruhija region in the east, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the South. All these regions have gotten habituated gorilla families thus you need to mind about a specific region where you are going to trek the gorilla family you are going to trek  so that  this does not affect your booked accommodation/lodge and your transport and the gorilla permit.As visitor/tourists, you are advised to book your gorilla permit at least three months in advance before your trekking date. On a gorilla permit card, the cost of the park entry fees is include for the respective park services including the guides/ranger who will escort you to the forest. Either you trek in Rwanda or Uganda, you need to get the permits in advance.

Mountain gorilla tracking experience exercise  can take  twenty (20) minutes to 3 (three) quarters of the day thus one needs to prepare for  this both and this  in most cases depends on many factors which include; the movement of mountain gorillas that day, where the mountain gorillas might have stayed the previous night and the mood of the mountain gorillas. In some cases, it depends on the number of people in the trekking group because the guides /rangers do move following the movements of the slowest person in the group.

In both countries (Uganda and Rwanda), the recommendable age for trekking/tracking gorillas is  15( fifteen ) years  and the authorities are very strict on this thus you are kindly advised to make sure  that all in your group, the children must be  in the age bracket 15 and above in order to avoid any miserable  incidents such clients/guest being refused to track the mountain gorillas. However as opposed to trekking Chimpanzees, the age limit for this is 12 years and children 10 years and older are allowed to trek the golden monkeys in the Republic of Rwanda as long as they are accompanied by an adult. However children less than 15 years are not allowed to the tomb of Dian Fossey though the latter hike is a stiff one thus children under 12-13 years of age are not recommended to the burial place. Your gorilla trekking experience needs to be prepared for very we thus you are advised to bring along with you trousers, long sleeved shirt or blouses, long socks. You may also carry sun glasses, hiking boots and insect repellents.

Budget Cars To Hire In Kampala

As client, if  you are searching for the best van to hire, while Uganda, may be to travel to Kampala, Entebbe , Jinja, Mbarara, Arua or majorly around Uganda, then  contact us for the car. We do offer cheap van hire on self drive, guided or chauffer driven trips, solo trips and more hence looking out to  offering you the most efficient, appropriate and reliable holiday or business trip. We help clients get vans at cheaper and friendly prices looking further on helping them to achieve the car rental needs. We offer different types of vans for all types of clients, whether you are on tight budget, luxury or just midrange, we have something for everyone.

To be in position to use our car, you should book and rent the car in advance. This is the very first step you need to do most especially when you are travelling during the high seasons. Some of the highest seasons are Christmas and Easter seasons. After you have booked your car in advance for a self drive safari in Uganda, it will allow you choose the right car for yourself drive. When booking the car, it should entail; places you want to go, the number of days you are going to spend on a holiday, and the number of people you are travelling with. Within Ugandan cities, you may not need a 4X4 wheel drive. However, if you are travelling up country, you will need 4X4 wheel drive car. This type of car is very strong and will avail you comfort while visiting the National Parks within the country

The most important types of vans available include for renting with our company include; 6 -7 Seater minivans. Usually, these minivans can seat up to 6 passengers with enough leg room, comfortable seats, and beautiful interior. The seats are adjustable to face your preferred direction and a good cargo space. The car features awesome amenities like bottle holders, air conditioning, Flash player, and many more. Hire a six seater minivan for your family tour or friends’ vacation, a group tour is so much fun, travelling together than a solo trip. There are also 9-10 Seater Mini vans. These cars are more similar to the Mini vans that seat 6-7 passenger, although these ones are more extended to seat 9 or ten passengers. These are vans are commonly known as safari min vans are a very important item on your group tour need list. Many of these vans have a popup roof for better viewing of wildlife in case you are in the national park. Do not worry the seats are well positioned so that everyone has enough leg room.

Other cars for hiring/renting include; 14 seater vans and 15-30 seater vans. For the 14 seater vans, you is usually enjoyed by a family or holiday group travel to a conference event or school tour, Uganda Car Rental Services offer 14 seater vans at very friendly costs. Usually these vans come with drivers to take you around according to your itinerary. You should avoid breaking the fun into small groups to fit in small cars, travel together after all you are just 14, 13, and 12, and this van is just the perfect match for you. There are also 15-30 seater vans. This coaster bus fits well in this category as it has a capacity from 15-30 passengers.  The van is a 4×4 and very comfortable for bigger groups to travel together. Rent a coaster bus for your school study tours, big group events and ceremonies with Uganda Car Rental Services. We offer modern coaster buses in good mechanical condition and professional drivers that are well informed about all destinations. We do offer 62 seater Buses. These cars are hired when they are good, clean, modern and comfortable bus. Usually, from our fleet you will get second to none services. These cars have unlimited mileage and will surely be done well on all terrain. Usually, the bus has comfortable seats with seat belts, enough cargo space in the lower trunk and rear cabins for hand luggage. In case you are planning for a school tour, group events and conference, ceremonies and more, hire a bus at very friendly prices with us.

Travel Tips When Hiring A Car in Kampala

As good client, do not leave home without these travel tips when hiring a car in Uganda. The heights of your self drive Uganda trip will only be forgotten when you are enjoying your vacation in Uganda. Usually, travelling requires a lot of advance decisions to be made for both enjoyment and security reasons for the self drive holidays

You are advised to leave your valuables at home. Usually too many items often burden travelers with additional responsibility and this increases the possibility of your valuable items getting lost or being stolen. Take note that usually car rental agencies and insurance do not always cover the items of the clients or travelers.

In traveling by an airplane, it is very important that you think ahead because airports are located in very large and unfamiliar cities can be difficult to find like Entebbe International airport of Uganda which only has one main road access. Always prepare that in advance to avoid being disappointed when going on a self drive holiday in Uganda national parks for special activities like Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga National parks. Do not explore the beauty of Africa on a self drive holiday and usually the traffic around airports can also create very serious delays. You should pack all your suitcases the night before the date of your travel. You should also get yourself completely ready to go the night before your travel trip.

You are advised to take clothespins when you travel. As you might not think of then as soon as possible, clothespins can perform many functions mostly when you are going on a safari which entails camping. You will be required to have a reliable camping gear

Do not forget to tip housekeepers and bellboys. Usually, the bell boy should get a bare minimum of about of $1/bag, while the housekeepers should get at least a couple of dollars a day , to ensure that the people in charge of your service are very happy and helpful during  the time when you drive yourself within Uganda, while passing through dirty roads and exploring the beauty on your own adventure on self drive holidays. Do not save as much space using the travel size toiletries and when you run out, the local stores will often charge more for the products that you need to replace. You should try simple folding and packing tricks to expand your luggage space instead and this could save you serious space in your luggage.

You should get sleeping pills which will help you get through along flight. Usually for many people, sleeping on the plane is almost impossible between the uncomfortable seats and the noise level. A sleeping pill may be just what you need to go to sleep quickly and make it through your flight without any problems. Therefore, you should not take these prior to takeoff, as there may be a delay or problem that requires a return. When you stay awake until about 8 pm local time, it will help you adjust better in the new time zone. Even though you may be tired, it is usually best not to go to bed early so you do not exacerbate jet lag. When adjusting the local time, it is the best way to defeat the effects of jet lag.

When you are travelling quite a great and long distance from home, it not usually necessary for a fun getaway. You should enjoy  the stay by visiting attractions in your local area of Uganda Like the gorilla trekking activity in Bwindi and also do explore other primates with Great Apes  within the country. Usually, you travel expenses can be lower in case you support local businesses by staying close to your home. There are also often many undiscovered attractions close than you think.

You should come along with plenty of bottled water when travelling out of the country. Usually, the water you will find in other places or countries may not be safe as it can cause different sicknesses. To have bottled water, it is important even for tooth brushing purposes. You are advised to have bottled water as you may get ill by using tap water.

You should stretch your legs once per hour or more when you are on along flight. During this time, you can do this by walking to the restroom and even if you do not have to go, sitting for hours is bad for your circulation and for you might experience pain in your legs if you do not stretch. In case you are going to travel, make certain that you have made copies of all your important documents. You should place different copies of your documents with a friend or family member. We as a car rental agency shall not pay for the stolen items.

Find a car that fits your purpose.

For whatever reason you may have for hiring a car in Uganda, you must have to ensure the car you are hiring suits your purpose. It is rational to select the right vehicle for the right price other than going for a cheap car that does not fit your purpose. It is recommendable to always check the specifications/description of the various groups of cars on the car hire agency website and choose the ideal car for your travel before you make any reservation of a car hire.

Each particular car displayed on the car hire website normally have a range of different models of which these models may differ when it comes to the gear transmission, the spacing of the seats and the cabin and also the wheel drive. So it is best for you to choose a car that handles the journey you are going to take and also look at the number of people you are traveling with to select the car with the specifications that complies with your nature of travel. Remember when you book online it is guaranteed that you are going to end up with the exact car you see on the website so it is important for your to tell the car provider the specifications of the car that you will need in terms of size and also gear transmission. This can make you come close to getting the exact car that fits your purpose of travel.

For instance if you’re a four people wishing to hire a car for travel and each of you has a suit case then a large car like a Toyota land cruiser would be your ideal car to hire or sometimes you may need a passengers’ carrier like a Toyota super customs. However on the other hand if you are a two people wanting a car for few days then a crossover car like a RAV4 would be ideal since it is economy but incredible good for Uganda safaris.

If you wish to drive the whole journey by yourself then it is ok not to purchase of ask for extra driver option. But it is recommendable to always put it into consideration of requesting for an extra driver option when you are taking a wildlife safari in Uganda since it will take a long distance to reach the national parks in Uganda so you need someone to help you out like a colleague you are traveling with so that you do not get over worn out by the driving.

You should also consider renting a car that brings comfort and ease to your passengers, in most cases those traveling with infants. Most car rental agencies hire cars with a extra baby seats, headrests both DVD and mp3 players which can keep your people relaxed and at the same time having fun on the road.

Furthermore, car rentals do not have to be ordinary and boring; why not get yourself a classy ride? Like a Toyota Land Cruiser whether for a vacation tour, safari tour or a business to make a good impression, there are car rental agencies that have luxury cars for hire in Uganda

Finally, If you are renting a car in a foreign land that you do not have clear bearings of then consider requesting for a GPS that can help you on getting to the destination with ease other carrying a lot of maps and also asking the need by local people to direct you to the destination. The former is very stressing and tiresome. The GPS give proper direction since they are always up-to-date and also give clear instructions of the directions and routes that can lead you to the exact destination.

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Car Hire Services In Kampala Uganda.

If you are traveling to Kampala, Uganda, you can find a rental car in Kampala or at the airport. Entebbe airport near Kampala has experienced relative growth in the past twenty years due to the increasing number of tourists to the area/country. As a result of such growth, there are now more Kampala car hire companies operating at or near the airport. A car hire is the best and most convenient transportation, especially if you plan to visit some of the other popular tourist hotspots such as Kasubi Tombs and the Bahai temple. However, there are a few things you should consider when making your car hire arrangements.

Consider the size of the vehicle you will need. For example, if you are traveling as a couple, an economy size car such as a Rav4 should be sufficient allowing you to save money on the rental rate and the fuel. If you are traveling with a larger group, you may want to look at the larger vehicles available. But, if you are trying to save money, a compact or economy size car would be a good choice if the comfort level for those traveling permits.

You should also check on your insurance needs. You may already have coverage with you insurance, a credit card or other service. Do not assume this is the case, but it is something to check on before adding the additional cost of insurance to your rental cost. It could save you between five and ten dollars per day, which can quickly add up.

When comparing the package rates, you will find that the rates for an identical vehicle vary among companies. It is important to look at the basic rates and the additional fees. Some proposed rates are inclusive while others charge for extra charges such as insurance, airport taxes, mileage and additional drivers. Be sure to identify what exactly is included with the rate. If you are not sure, you can call the car hire company and ask the clerk to calculate a final estimate including the additional charges.

Making the car hire reservation in advance will help you get a better deal as well as the car you want. Waiting until the last minute, or especially upon your arrival to the airport, will result in a higher rate and fewer vehicle choices. During the busier seasons, you may not have to worry about the cost because there may be no cars available. Once you find a car hire package and make the reservation, be sure you get the quote in writing and get a confirmation number. This will help you avoid paying a higher rate when you pick up the car and, generally, avoid headaches and just enjoy your trip.

To rent a car, you will need proper documentation including your driver’s license, proof of insurance and a credit card. You should determine in advance which credit cards are accepted as well as any minimum age requirements. Many companies have age restrictions for drivers of the vehicle, which could include not only the primary driver but also any additional drivers. Always inspect the vehicle before leaving and note any minor damage, such as scratches or dents. All noted damages should be included on the rental agreement to avoid you being charged later. If possible, you may even want to consider taking pictures of the damaged surface as evidence.