Your adventure, your way. At Car Hire Africa – Drive Your Own safari , we know that no two travellers are the same. That’s why we tailor our road trips completely to your wishes.
Your self-drive tour comes with a personalised route, a reliable 4×4 and stays at comfortable, well-chosen places. If you like, you can also travel with a local driver-guide. This way, you explore Uganda at your own pace, in your own way.
And did you know we handle all hotel bookings, 4×4 rentals, and roadside support ourselves? That means better service, faster help, and the best value – always.
Your self-drive adventure in Uganda starts with us!
Self-drive Uganda
- Reliable 4×4 vehicle
- Best price-quality lodges
- Customised itinerary
- Gorilla and chimp permits
- Airport pick up & drop off
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Driver-guide (optional)
Choose your self-drive in Uganda
Pick a sample route you like – we’ll customise it just for you.
Uganda15 days 1675 km
Uganda’s Finest
This circuit is an all-time favourite! See the mighty river Nile explode in Murchison Falls, go on a walking safari in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and enjoy plenty of wildlife spotting on your self-drive safaris in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls. Still among our most popular tours, Uganda’s Finest also includes gorilla and chimp trekking.
From €2,880 pp
Uganda12 days 1210 km
The Primate Express
Start from Kampala or Entebbe and get up close and personal with your hairy relatives during this exciting road trip through southwestern Uganda. Trek gorillas and chimps in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Kibale National Park, and enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Gorilla trekking permits and chimp permits are included.
From €2,540 pp
Uganda24 days 2373 km
The Grand Circuit
This self-drive itinerary embodies exactly why Uganda is nicknamed the Pearl of Africa! The southwest is known for its green rolling hills, lakes, chimps and rare mountain gorillas. Plenty of game drives can be done in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and – the grand dame of all game parks – remote Kidepo National Park. Visit a traditional Karamojong manyatta in the wild northeast, go wild water rafting on the Nile and relax at lovely riverside lodges in Jinja.
From €3,800 pp
Uganda14 days 1500 km
The Wild North East
This itinerary is great for those looking for an off-the-beaten-track adventure with their rental car in Uganda. Watch the river Nile explode in Murchison Falls National Park, experience the thrill of pure isolation in Kidepo Valley National Park, discover traditional tribal culture in Karamoja, cool off in the highlands of Mount Elgon and finish off with a blast in Jinja while wildwater rafting on the Nile.
From €1,490 pp
Uganda16 days 1565 km
Uganda & Rwanda
Discover both Uganda and Rwanda on this 16-day East African roadtrip. If you’re interested in nature and culture alike, this itinerary is the one for you. Trek gorillas and chimps in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Kibale Rainforest, and go on a self-drive safari in Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Discover why Rwanda is the land of a thousand hills and let yourself be moved by its captivating history. Chimp and gorilla trekking permits included.
From €3,070 pp
Our Popular 4×4 Car Rental Cars in Uganda
At Car hire Africa – Drive your own safari , we provide you with a variety of healthy and cheap 4×4 cars for rent in Uganda, available for both Self Drive in Uganda and rental with a driver. Our 4×4 cars for rent in Uganda include but are not limited to the following cars;
75$ /per day
Toyota land Cruiser TX
7 Passengers | Automatic | Petrol | Fulltime 4WD | Pop Up Roof | Rooftop tent (upon request )
A reliable and comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle good for both solo travelers and group travelers of up to 7 passengers. comes with a petrol engine of 2700cc and 3340cc
It is good for long distance road trips and game drive safaris because it comes with a pop up roof feature. has a high ground clearance and a powerful suspension making it making it withstand any off road conditions
80$ /per day
Toyota Land Cruiser GX
7 Passengers | Manual | Diesel | Fulltime 4WD | Pop Up roof | Rooftop tent (upon request)
Ideal for self drive safari tours in Uganda. Our 4×4 land cruiser GX comes with a Manual Transmission with and 1HZ diesel engine.
Travelers seeking a 4×4 vehicle that is more engaging and robust should consider a land cruiser GX from car Hire africa . Has a high ground clearance hence easily moving through mud and rocks without damaging the underbody