The car hire companies have been arranging self drive holiday trips in Uganda for many years and this means that they are so keen when it comes to self drives in Uganda. Below are the tips about what to avoid on a self drive safari in Uganda.

Always avoid too much driving

People usually plan to drive to far in only one day and some plan a frantic trip which has them driving too far and away so often. This also doesn’t mean that it’s not possible, this makes you more tired and you should avoid it when on a self drive tour n Uganda. Have more stops in towns so as to know the region you are in and relax since it’s a holiday.
Choosing a car rental in Uganda which is unsuitable because it’s cheaper; In case you are planning on having a vacation in Uganda when self driving, you are advised to hire a 4×4 safari vehicle like the Toyota RAV 4, Toyota land cruiser and this is the best for all the kinds of terrain in Uganda. For the low season months in Uganda, we recommend a 4×4 for extra peace of mind.

Wanting to be more adventurous than you should be, in Uganda, most of the roads are tarmac but there are those that are gravel back roads, especially in the safari areas. The roads vary from being good but some are so tiring to drive than the tarmac roads. In case you don’t have enough experience of driving on these roads, do get scared but these offer a good African massage as you drive through the bumpy roads. In case you get a break down in remote areas, your car will be replaced with another from the nearby depot which could take a few hours. You need to have some knowledge of changing a wheel and need to be with enough water and food.

Not knowing your next direction

In case you are planning more great adventures of a self drive holiday in Uganda, you need to be prepared. The GPS in the car might not be working, you need therefore to have a good road atlas or directions and know exactly where you are going. Tour operators in Uganda can help in providing the necessary information about the directions to specific tourist destinations. More so, you can always ask the locals for the right directions.

Driving after dark time

This also means that when planning yourself drive in Uganda, you need to need to be at your overnight stay destination by afternoon. Driving after dark is so risky and takes time on the road as you drive slowly with the unfamiliar roads. You can even find it hard to get lodge or a hotel for an overnight stay as the road signs and land marks are not clear. Always find time to communicate to the hotel and inform them about your time of arrival.