Roadtripping at your own pace is the best way to experience Uganda. Hire a 4x4 and take the road less travelled. Explore Uganda, from Kampala city to Kidepo National Park, and drive your own adventure!
How do you want to travel in Uganda?
Self drive car rental
Roadtrip Uganda is the first company in Uganda specialised in self-drive holidays. With us you can Drive Your Own Adventure. Our fleet consists of Toyota Hilux Double Cab, Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota RAV4 vehicles - all reliable and widely used 4WD vehicles in Uganda. We own all our rental cars and never subcontract from third parties. With our extensive knowledge about travelling in Uganda, you can prepare for the trip of a lifetime!
Car hire from € 39 /day, including insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, road map and latest Bradt Travel Guide.
Check our vehiclesCar hire with camping gear
Whether you are travelling on a budget, love the outdoors, or just don't want to book your accommodation ahead of time - road tripping in Uganda with a full set of camping gear in the back of the car gives you a lot of flexibility.
Our Toyota Hilux Double Cab and Land Cruisers for hire in Uganda can be equipped with a rooftop tent, or you can hire a dome tent. Both options come with a full set of quality camping gear, including a mattress, sleeping bag, headlights, cooking equipment, table and chairs.
With ample storage space for all your camping gear, the Toyota Hilux Double Cab is the perfect vehicle for camping in the bush!
| Camping gear set with ground tent | €5 pp/day |
| Camping set with roof top tent (Hilux/Landcruiser) | €20 car /day |
| Camping set with family rooftop tent (Hilux/Landcruiser) |
€30 car / day |
| Electrical fridge (Hilux/Landcruiser) | €5/ car / day |
Suggested self-drive routes in Uganda
Not sure where to go and what to do after getting your 4x4 rental car in Uganda? Take a look at our suggested routes in Uganda to get a better understanding of distances and driving times, and you can create the trip you want from there. Book a road trip with car rental and accommodation included, or just hire a car and use our routes for inspiration! We know all the hidden corners of Uganda and will be happy to point you in the right direction as you plan your self-drive safari.
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. Enjoy games drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Gorilla trekking permits and chimp permits included.
The Grand Circuit
You can see why Uganda is nicknamed the Pearl of Africa. The southwest is known for its green rolling hills, lakes, chimps and the rare mountain gorillas. Plenty of game drives can be done in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and remote Kidepo National Park - the grand dame of all game parks. Visit a traditional Karamojong manyatta in the wild northeast, go wildwater rafting on the Nile and relax at lovely riverside lodges in Jinja.
Wild North East
Great for those looking for an off the beaten track adventure with their car hire in Uganda. See the river Nile explode in Murchison Falls National Park, continue further north and 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, wildwater rafting on the Nile.
Uganda & Rwanda
Discover both Uganda and Rwanda on this 16 day East African road trip. If you're interested in nature and culture alike, this road trip is the one for you. Trek gorillas and chimps in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Kibale rainforest, 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 be moved by its captivating history. Chimp and gorilla trekking permits included.