Top 3 Cars Ideal For Self Drive In Uganda

Self driving has become a fashion to most tourists these days. These days, tourists who come to Uganda wish to drive cars of their own. They have of recent abandoned guided safaris in favour of self drive trips not only because it’s a much cheaper option but mainly because of the privacy and freedom a client gets when on the road. There are a variety of rental companies offering a wide range cars for hire at varying rates, terms and conditions so you can’t fail to get a car of your choice any time of the year. Whether you are visiting Uganda to do a safari, business or on leisure vacation, you definitely need to rent a car that suits you personal style, budget and most importantly ready to handle whichever destination you will be going to. The three top cars which are highly preferred to by tourists in Uganda include   Land Cruiser, Toyota Rav4 and  Harrier. These cars will readily be availed to you at any time you need to use them a relatively good price depending on your negotiations with the car rental owner

The Toyota Land cruiser which is a Prado is a series of sedan cars manufactured by Toyota Motors, Japan’s leading auto mobile company. Inside these cars, they are very comfortable and the accommodate up to a maximum of 5 people when they are comfortably seated while stretching their legs inside the cars. They are considered as the best car for small families or any small group of friends travelling. The spacious cargo space and upper decks make it the perfect vehicle for camping in national parks. To many car rental companies, they are offered at  a rate of US$ 70 to 90 per day , excluding driver and fuel. They are mostly diesel engines and this means that fuel consumption is not very high.

The Toyota Rav4 is another good car which is offered for self driving in the country. The are usually offered at a a relatively cheap price and they belong to the category of 4×4 cars. There are two types which have been offered for renting and these include those with 2 doors and those with 4 doors respectively. These are the two versions of Rav4 cars which are available in Uganda. The small sedan can accommodate up to 4 people comfortably seated. Inside these cars, there is  an AC, MP3/CD player, FM radio transmission and adequate cargo space in rear.  This will make you refresh when you are in the car. Most of them are automatic transmission and this therefore will make it easy to drive and can handle the tough park terrain. It’s the perfect car for park tours, airport transfers and ideal for attending business meetings around town. Many companies offer these cars at US$ 40 to 50 per day, excluding driver & Fuel.

The last type of car offered for self drive is the Harrier. It was once known as Lexus RX. It is midsized cross over SUV and this type of car is highly demanded by business travelers who are in the country. The class interior is fitting for a VIP , from the comfortable leather seats, AC to the entertainment system and eye-catching exterior , its definitely one car you would love to arrive in at a conference meeting or wedding. The rates being at which this car is offered is US$ 50 to 60 per day, excluding driver and fuel.

In conclusion therefore, there other cars which are offered for self driving in the country. These include; Toyota Premio, Nissan patrol, Raum among other but the above three make the cut due to their affordability and comfort.  The can readily be obtained by   any car rental company in the country.