Self Drive Uganda to Rwanda- Cross Border Car Rental in East Africa.

Knowledge is everything! With Knowledge comes planning! It is important for any traveler to gain as much knowledge when traveling in Rwanda and Uganda.It is the responsibility of every traveler to find out EXACTLY what each border crossing requires with support team.
Planning a self drive Safari from Uganda to Rwanda or Rwanda to Uganda? Self Drive East Africa the leading Car hire firm within the region that offers one way car rental , Car hire with Drivers in reliable 4×4 off road Cars ( Toyota Only). A self-drive safari from Rwanda to Uganda in Toyota landcruiser 76 series the best 5 seater  Safari Car that can be modified for luxury Uganda Safaris or Rwanda Safaris with Camping gears and rooftop tent.

East Africa is mainly known for its 4 states where tourism is booming and never miss to check on Self drive guide from Kenya to Tanzania or Nairobi to Victoria falls in Zambia with one way car rental option . Explore the unexplored Savannah parks with destination experts in Car hire business within the East African Region.

Never miss to go gorilla trekking in the wilderness of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park for the Golden Monkey tracking in the virunga Massif while camping in the virunga Mountains in a rooftop tent.

If your travel from Rwanda to Uganda is on long term rental , Get the best discounted price from 125$ for Landcruiser with Rooftop tent , Camping gears and Fridge as bonus from Self Drive Uganda limited. Contact us

Rwanda & Uganda Self Drive

Self drive in Rwanda and Uganda is a unique adventure that has a lot to offer to adventurers. Those East African countries that have a lot to offer in terms of adventuring and exploring. The two countries receive a lot of tourists annually due to their incredible attractions all that are found in the national parks. The two countries are mainly visited since they are homes to the endangered mountain species (gorillas) one of the most sought creatures by tourists.

The two countries have gone on to enable you soak yourself in the beautiful and fascinating views of the wonders of nature. Uganda + Rwanda Self-drive safari will still immerse you in to the vibrant rich cultures and traditions and also have a look at the serene neighborhoods. A trip to the pearl of Africa and into the land of a thousand hills will leave you in to authentic and immersive experiences.

Primate Trekking

Primate Trekking in Africa is mostly recommended in Rwanda and Uganda. Never miss the chance the opportunity to see the primates that include the Mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkey and the Chimpanzees when Self drive Uganda books your gorilla permit.

Our primate trekking experiences will include the visit to the mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park , Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the nature walk with the experts that have been offering Gorilla trekking in Africa.

Contact us to book your primate watching Safari on private guided adventure in East Africa.

Best Self Drive Places in Rwanda and Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This national park is nestled in the south western parts in Uganda. The park is mainly famous for having half number of the world’s population of gorillas thus making the park one of the best gorilla trekking destinations. The park has over 400 plant species,120 mammals including primate species  as well as bird species. Tourists on a self-drive safari can be able to enjoy a lot of activities while in this park for instance gorilla trekking, nature walks, bird watching, golden monkey trekking and many others.

Volcanoes national park

This is one of those destinations that cannot be missed while on a self-drive safari while in U Rwanda. The park is also famous for harboring gorillas and also Dian fossey one of those re known primatologists who spent almost all her life preserving mountain gorillas. The park has a lot of tourism attractions that are carried out for example gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, visit iby’iwachu, a visit to the twin lakes and many others.

Nyungwe national park

This is one of those most popular safaris that should be visited while on a self-drive safari. The park is located in Rwanda and famously known for a large number of primate species. A variety of tourism activities can be carried out from this park include chimpanzee trekking, canopy walks, bird watching and many others.

Akagera national park

Do not miss out to visit Akagera national park while on a self-drive safari. The park is situated in Eastern Rwanda and is also a savannah park. There are a lot of tourism activities that can be carried out such as game drives, boat launches, birding, fishing and many others.

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Those are some of the places to visit while in Uganda and Rwanda while on a self -drive safari. However, there are other places that can still be visited including Queen Elizabeth, Murchison falls Np, lakes and rivers, and other destinations

What else do I need to know about a 4WD safari?

• Fill the 4WD with gas whenever possible; filling stations are often few and far between destinations yet no petrol stations within the wildlife national Park like Akagera National Park , Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kidepo valley national Park.
• Bring some emergency cash, in case ATMs are unavailable as its the case outside major cities.
• Learn some vehicle repair basics and ask an experienced mechanic for recommendations on what spares to carry, alternatively you must have the emergency Whatsapp number from the company (+256787471094) .
• Rwanda and Uganda allows you to drive on your home license (as long as it’s in English), but getting an International Driver’s Permit can be helpful, especially for longer safaris.
• Carry plenty of extra water, plus some food rations in the fridge to tide you over in case of a breakdown in a remote area if your really on long term Road trip in Africa.
• Avoid driving at night, and familiarize yourself with local driving standards before starting. It’s common to encounter livestock, wild animals and children on the roads.
• Finally, try to avoid traveling during the rainy season, especially in Savannah National Park in Uganda , Rwanda as well as Tanzania and Kenya, as flooding is common and roads can become muddy and impassable.

What about sleeping? Is camping widely available?

In East Africa, including Rwanda and Uganda, our rental vehicles commonly come with an option for a rooftop tent if requested at the time of booking. Campsites are widespread in Uganda than Rwanda! Never miss the chance to check with the team for recommended campsites during your road trip into Africa.

You’ll find campsites in and around major Wildlife national parks. The latter has an abundance of inexpensive, local-style guesthouses considering using the bands option during the rain season.

What else do I need to consider for cross border?

If you do decide to cross any borders, ensure your vehicle and any third-party insurance papers are in order as border guards will check them. Rwanda and Uganda are both part of the Comesa yellow-card insurance scheme, a regional third-party program for motor vehicles that provides legal liability cover and compensation across several countries.

If you want to visit Victoria Falls, look into extending the rental to cover Tanzania and buy the Kaza univisa, a US$50 visa that allows you to visit both Zambia and Zimbabwe for up to 30 days across a calendar year.

Driving in Uganda

Ugandans follow the British custom of driving on the left side of the road as well as Kenya and Tanzania. The following documentation is required at all times: vehicle certificate of insurance, and driving license. Your own domestic license is theoretically acceptable for up to three months, and we advise that you have an international license.

Uganda’s major roads are in good condition and favors self drive Safaris with surfaced roads radiate out from Kampala to major cities and border countries. Road conditions are of necessity  for the Self drive Safari in Uganda and we also advise that never follow google map consider asking the ask locals for advice to avoid getting lost in unknown places . When planning a self drive Safari in Uganda, Always ask for 4×4 cars only.

Practical Information

We advise you not to rent  from broker companies but only Self Drive Uganda.

1. check it over carefully and ask to take it for a test drive. Even if you’re not knowledgeable about the working of engines, a few minutes on the road should be sufficient to establish whether it has any seriously disturbing creaks, rattles or other noises
2. Check the condition of the tyres.
3. Check that there is at least one spare, better two, both in a condition to be used should the need present itself.
4. Ask to be shown the wheel spanner, jack and the thing for raising the jack.
5. If the vehicle is a high-clearance 4×4 make sure that the jack is capable of raising the wheel high enough to change it.
6. Ask also to be shown filling points for oil, water and petrol and check that all the keys do what they are supposed to do
7. Once on the road, check oil and water regularly in the early stages of the trip to ensure that there are no existing leaks.