Many travelers dream of travelling to East Africa to go in search of its famous wildlife in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. These outstanding destinations allow you to get up close in your rooftop tent car and personal with some of the world’s greatest animals.
An East African self-drive safari might be right up your pod if you’re a bit of an adventurer. There’s nothing quite like exploring East Africa at your own pace and in your own time. A self-drive safari is where you get to take control. Yes, you will need to have your campsites and other accommodation booked well in advance, putting some limits on your freedom. But it will be up to you which route you take, how long you stay to watch those lions on a kill, and how long you stop for lunch.
That freedom comes with a sense of responsibility if something happens, you’re the one who’ll need to deal with it. But help is never more than a satellite phone call away and it’s a small price to pay for the sort of safari holiday that you’ll never forget. So, when driving anywhere in East Africa, use common sense and apply safety precautions like not driving after dark, keeping doors and windows locked up in towns, not leaving valuables in sight and parking in guarded spots.
A self-drive safari with a 4×4 Uganda Rooftop tent car is the ultimate in African exploration with 4×4 Car Hire Uganda. As a general rule, self-drive safaris tend to be cheaper than other kinds of safaris. The cost of vehicle rental is expensive, but if you are on a self-drive camping safari you will save greatly on accommodation costs. For most self-drive safaris, it is strongly recommended that you take a 4×4 car rental, preferably in the vehicle you will be using on your safari.
Uganda
If you’re considering a self-drive safari, Uganda should be your top choice by renting a 4×4 car from 4×4 Car Hire Uganda. It’s a beautiful country in every way. Amazing food, diverse wildlife, friendly people and very safe compared to some other countries in the region. Weather and vibes are perfect, and Uganda offers some stunning accommodation options – whether that be in a jungle, by one of their enormous picturesque lakes, or out on the savannah. A highly underrated holiday choice. Uganda is mostly known for its mountain gorilla tourism and most people visiting Uganda will include a gorilla trekking experience in their itinerary.
It is possible go on a Uganda gorilla tour as an add-on to an East African safari in Kenya or Tanzania. Apart from Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks know for mountain gorilla, we also wildlife parks including Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Parks. They all add up to make a Ugandan safari Tour.
Kenya
Consider doing a self-drive safari in Kenya with 4×4 Car Hire Uganda. Outstanding wildlife is the main reason to visit Kenya. While many visitors come for the migration, Kenya is excellent year-round, with a large number of world-class national parks, apart from the Masai Mara, there’s Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo East and Tsavo West where superb wildlife-watching is almost guaranteed. It all adds up to Kenyan safari possibilities of great variety.
Tanzania
Are you considering to visit Tanzania on a self-drive safari with car rental? Tanzania is one of Africa’s top safari destinations, offering both quality and quantity. The wildlife viewing is thrilling and there is just so much choice in terms of places to visit and things to do. In fact, it would be hard to experience all of the highlights even in three Tanzania holidays, let alone one because there are three distinct safari circuits: the most popular Northern safari circuit includes famous places such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater; the lesser-known Southern circuit centers on Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and Ruaha National Park; and the off-the-beaten-track Western circuit includes Katavi National Park and the chimpanzee reserves on the shore of Lake Tanganyika.
Please Note: While in the safari parks, stay in your vehicle. Never get out of your vehicle if there are animals around. Most national parks have speed limits that rarely exceed 40km, and in many instances you’ll want to drive even slower than that. Some wild animals can be skittish and unpredictable around vehicles, so be ready to stop suddenly whenever animals are around and even when you just suspect they might be nearby.
You’ll quickly discover how close is too close. Approach slowly and watch for any signs that the animal in question may be becoming. Never get between a mother and her offspring. Remember, too, that some animals such as rhinos have poor eyesight and are liable to charge if they sense (or even imagine) a threat. Don’t do anything that changes the shape of the vehicle in an animal’s eyes, such as climbing onto the roof, dangling limbs outside the car, or opening doors.
It’s always better to enjoy an animal encounter from a reasonable distance than it is to scare off that animal by trying to get too close. In general, always drive with great care. Slow down to avoid accidents. Stop and admire the view. And be prepared to wait for animals to pass by, do something interesting or come down to the waterhole to drink.”
