Uganda Self Drive Routes – Western Uganda vs Northern Circuit

Planning a Uganda road trip itinerary is trick and complicated for first time travelers planning to explore Uganda national Parks on their own Self drive holiday in Uganda as the country has a lot to offer to travelers planing Self drive Safaris.

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Since the time of COVID, Uganda has regained its number of tourists that select to explore Uganda on Self drive itineraries to see the best of Uganda’s Primates like the Mountain Gorillas , Chimpanzees and Golden Monkey in the wilderness along side Big five watching on Game drive and boat cruise in the wildlife National Park.

Uganda Travel information provides the most updated ways to explore Uganda on Self drive Safari holiday with Self Drive Uganda Limited the leading Safari company offering classic routes to explore Uganda.

Uganda is divided into four regions but when it comes to tourism , we divide it into 3 parts of the country for classic self drive holiday with Self drive Uganda which include the western Uganda, South western Uganda, Northern Uganda and Eastern Uganda.

South western Circuit Recommended- Self Drive Destinations

South Western Uganda is well known for being the home for primate and this route is considered as Coca cola route when comparing to Mount Kilimanjaro trekking route of Marangu route. As per our experience in tailoring road trip itinerary for over 10 years, the favorite destinations to explore include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Mountain Gorilla Trekking , Mgahinga National Park for Mountain Gorilla Trekking and golden Monkey along side hiking experiences in the wilderness, Queen Elizabeth National Park for tree Climbing lions , Kibale forest National Park for Chimpanzee watching and Forest Walks to see the elephants.  All these destinations included in our Self drive itineraries to South Western Uganda Circuit are unique and they have something that cannot be found anywhere else in Uganda. its the best recommended Route to explore in Uganda on Short Vacations.

The southwest is known for its green rolling hills, lakes, chimps and the rare mountain gorillas. Start from Kampala or Entebbe and and get up close and personal with your hairy relatives during this exciting self Drive through southwestern Uganda. Trek gorillas and chimps in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Kibale National Park, Enjoy games drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Select the Best Uganda Self drive itinerary- Self Drive Road Trip Tours

Uganda Self Drive Itinerary (1 Week)

Uganda Gorilla Trekking , Chimpanzees & Wildlife 

Get the best classic Uganda self drive itinerary 7 days to go gorilla trekking , chimpanzee watching and wildlife watching in Queen Elizabeth national Park in Toyota Classic  Landcruiser with pop up roof for game watching from Self Drive East Africa.

Uganda Road Trip Itinerary (2 Weeks)

Uganda Gorilla, golden monkey  Trekking , Chimps & Wildlife 

Find the best 2 week Uganda road trip itinerary to go golden monkey, chimpanzees, Gorilla trekking in Uganda’s top Primate Safari national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Mgahinga Park on Self Drive tour holiday in Uganda with Self Drive East.

Uganda Self Drive Tours ( 1.5 week)

Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee & Tree Climbing Lions

Explore Uganda on 11 Days Uganda Self drive tour to see the mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees and tree climbing in Queen Elizabeth National Park on unique Self drive road trip in Uganda.

, thousands of tourists flock to Uganda to view the abundance of flora and fauna on offer. If you’re looking for a relaxed travel experience, one of the best ways to explore Uganda is via a self-drive journey along one of its picturesque routes, which you can do at your own pace,  we’ve made a list of self-drive routes in Uganda. If you are interested in going on a 4×4 adventure to any of these destinations, but find yourself in need of a vehicle, you might want to consider 4×4 hire Uganda to find the perfect vehicle for your travel needs.

North East circuit & Northern Uganda- Self Drive Tours

When it comes to adventurers that wish to explore the less crowded Places in Uganda while on a self drive itinerary. The destinations to explore in North Eastern & Northern Uganda include the world’s powerful water falls in Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park , Pian Upe Game reserve and Moroto mountains which is known for cultural experiences in Karatunga Camp.

Eastern Uganda Mount Elgon- Sipi Falls- Jinja

Never miss stepping on Lake Victoria Shoes in Jinja City where the source of the Nile is Found. Many Independent travelers wind up their adventures in Uganda on Self drive by exploring jinja where they enjoy the water rafting, Sipi Hikes on the slopes of Mount Elgon national Park. Explore the off the beaten track adventure with their car hire in Uganda.
All roads are passable with your rented car on Self drive or preferably guided tour and our 4W vehicles among our Fleet are perfectly maintained to handle all the terrains in Uganda.

Best Rwanda + Uganda Self Drive Itineraries 2025

Self Drive East Africa offers Road Trips to Rwanda and Uganda ! Planning your one way car rental from Rwanda with freedom to cross the border from Rwanda to Uganda to enjoy the cheapest Uganda Self Drive Activities on Rwanda & Uganda Road Trip itineraries! Check the best option below.