The Car Rules You Need To Know Before You Set Off Your Spectacular Uganda Safari

The Car Rules You Need To Know Before You Set Off Your Spectacular Uganda Safari

Why you need to go on a Uganda tour by road

Are you one of those Africa safari–goers who always likes to get behind the wheels and drive yourself to your destinations on your Africa safari. Well if you’re one of one these Africa wildlife safari travellers and you’re intending to do same when you visit Uganda for an epic Uganda safari to any of Uganda wildlife safari destinations, I am going to take you through some of the road users rules you should follow while on driving on Uganda’s roads

If you’re a foreigner you must have a valid international driving permit
You must have a valid passport
While driving in Uganda, you have to ensure to keep on the left-hand side of the road or in the left-hand side of the road lane this is because in Uganda we follow the British style of driving where you keep left while driving on the road
It is prohibited to use a mobile phone while driving. Yes just in your country, you can’t drive while speaking on your mobile set hence to ensure your that your safe while driving on Ugandan roads for your Uganda safari tour road trip.
Both drivers and passengers must fasten safety belts.
Drivers must give way to traffic from the right-hand side at intersections
The permissible level of alcohol in the blood is 0.08%, and it is illegal to drive under the influence of any drug. Just like in many secular countries where drinking is legal, you aren’t allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol. So while enjoying your stunning Uganda tour experience, you need to ensure that you aren’t driving under the influence of alcohol or if you have taken ensure the alcoholic levels in your blood is less than 0.08%
A rear-facing baby seat must not be fitted into a seat protected by an active frontal airbag.
You must have a driving license to drive any motor vehicle
You must have third party motor vehicle insurance
The minimum age for driving is 18 years
The speed limits are 100, 80 and 50km/h for highways, outside built-up areas and urban built-up areas respectively
The police emergency contact is 999

Uganda traffic police may need to undertake an eyesight test so if you are a driver and you wear glasses, and you must wear them as you drive. Accidents are inevitable, and in a case as a driver, you are involved in such, report to the nearest police station in less than 24 hours. Besides, you should take pictures of the accident scene to forward to the vehicle insurance company. Sometimes, you might need to rent a car, but the conditions are clear, you must be ready to have your license held for at least two years by the car rental company, and you must be 23 years and above.

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Places you can visit on your self drive Uganda safari

Uganda is a country that is really blessed with versatility of attractions that will make you wonder if this country is paradise on earth. You only what am talking about when you take time off and visit Uganda to have a full understanding of whatever am talking about. Today we are going to look at Uganda safari destinations you can easily make a self-drive trip to without so much of hustle in a single day if you haven’t gotten much time.

Before you really set off on this bewildering road experience not only do you need to have all the necessary documentation that are required for you to be deemed fit to drive on Ugandan roads but also you need to have a reliable and mechanically sound car to take you on and about on this safari Uganda trip of a lifetime. Some of the car types you should seriously consider when you are to a do a self-drive safaris Uganda experience include a 4×4 safari land cruiser for hire in Uganda, a 4×4 safari van for hire in Uganda or 4×4 safari jeep for hire in Kampala or 4×4 ordinary land cruiser for hire in Kampala. All these cars and more are readily available at car hire rentals in Kampala Uganda website which you can visit by clicking on the link.

Jinja Source of the Nile

Jinja is one of the tourism capitals of Uganda given its numerous attractions that have made become one of the highly sought after destinations on a Uganda safari tour. when an opportunity avails itself to you to visit Jinja on a 1 day Jinja source of the Nile tour or Jinja day tour, you get an opportunity to see several of these attractions in Jinja which include the source of the Nile, yes the Nile- the longest river on the planet that stretches over 6650km begins its incredible voyage to Mediterranean sea north of Egypt from here in Jinja and when you make this Jinja tour, you are bound to cross paths with this incredible river a few minutes or even a few seconds into its 3 months journey to the Northern sea. The other attractions in Jinja that shouldn’t skip your eyes include the Itanda falls- what makes these falls so special is that it has got all the white water categories from category I –VI hence a rafting experience is nothing short of exceptional and exhilarating. The areas around Lake Victoria are rich in numerous birds species which are fascinating to watch as they interact with the broader ecosystem, Lake Victoria is one of the attraction which you won’t miss with a Jinja tour and you will be amazed by the sunset at this biggest freshwater lake on the African continent. While in Jinja feel free to engage in various safari activities in Jinja source of the Nile which include white water rafting, horse riding, quad biking and kayaking. If you decide to have an overnight stay in Jinja, the town has various accommodations in Jinja source of the Nile you can choose from and these include Explorers River Camp, Nile River Camp, Jinja Nile Resort, Samuka Island Retreat, Source of The Smile Hotel and Guesthouse. If you are from Kampala heading to Jinja for your 1 day Jinja city tour or towards Kampala from Jinja , don’t forgot to make a detour to Mabira forest, Uganda’s truly lowland tropical forest and enjoy the exhilarating zip-lining experience in the forest Prime safaris has distinguished itself as one of the best companies that offer Jinja day trips/ 1 day Jinja source of the Nile tours/ 1 day Jinja tour in Uganda.

Kampala city

Kampala city is an attraction that many eyes can skip but I assure if you look beyond the daily hustle and bustle that goes around Kampala, you will be surprised to see that Kampala is a city that is loaded with a myriad of sites that you can visit. If you decide to engage in a Kampala city tour, you will be in position to see several of these attractions in Kampala you to visit the various Uganda safari attractions in Kampala city. Attractions in Kampala that will get you marvelling at the rich cultural & history diversity of this city include a visit to the oldest tombs in east and central Africa Kasubi tombs, make a detour to the Namugongo martyrs shrine and listen to the religious history of this land, proceed to the oldest museum east Africa Uganda museum to fully understand Uganda’s political journey and the nation’s culture. Meet the hustle and bustle of Kampala with a visit to the old taxi park in Kampala to have an in-depth understanding of Uganda’s transport then slope to the Owino market and you will be surprised by how this open-air market can be your one-stop centre for all the goodies you will ever need while in Uganda and the best price there is in town. Still while on this Kampala day tour, don’t miss out on visiting Bulange Mengo and Kabaka’s palace or Lubiri Mengo to further a more robust understanding of one of the oldest kingdoms on the plains of east and central Africa.

Mabamba Island.

For birders, a 1 day Uganda birding excursion can’t get better than a 1-day Mabamba birding trip as this gives you an opportunity to see several of the waterbird species that exist on the Mabamba island. Many birders who seek out a birding trip to Mabamba are gifted with stunning encounters with one of the prehistoric shoebill stork.

Would you like to make a Uganda safari? There are numerous Uganda safari companies/tour operators in Uganda that organize various tour Uganda packages that come in the form of Uganda wildlife safaris that can be either short Uganda wildlife safaris or long Uganda wildlife safaris. Uganda gorilla safaris which also can be either short Uganda gorilla tours or long Uganda gorilla safaris. These tour operator in Uganda include Prime safaris ltd and Wild gorilla safaris. In case you would like to still use a self-drive option, you can always use any of our wide fleet of self-drive car rentals Uganda car options that will definitely fit your desires for self-drive car hire in Uganda. Our car hire in Uganda fleet of cars includes various cars, for example, 4×4 buses for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari land cruisers for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari tour vans for rent in Uganda .

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