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Explore Uganda on your own with your own rental car and without a permanent guide! Of course, a professional guide will accompany you on certain activities, such as the gorilla trekking. However, everything is booked for you in advance and you can decide for yourself when you want to drive relaxed during the day from place to place.
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You have the option to book your flights separately or contact us quickly and easily via Whats App for a personal flight quote.
Arrival and briefing on Uganda's traffic rules
At the airport you will be welcomed after your arrival and brought to your guesthouse. There you can pick up your car, with which you will start the next day in your great Uganda adventure!
So that you can find your way around Uganda and its roads in the best possible way, you will discuss all the important information beforehand at a delicious welcome dinner. Here you will be informed about the condition of the roads, the speed limits and traffic rules. If you still have questions, you can of course ask them at any time.
Dinner
private transfer (approx. 4 km/5 min.)
Green Valley Guesthouse (Upgrade possible: The Boma Guest House)
Your highlight today: Explores the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
On your first full day, after a hearty breakfast, you will drive to the Kibale Forest National Park. The park is Uganda's largest rainforest and is often called the "Primate Capital of the World". Because here more than 13 primate species have found their home and can live in peace and freedom.
Insider Tip: On the way to Kibale Forest you can stop at a local market to taste Uganda's finest and freshest fruits. - Depending on when you leave, you may also have time to stop at the Mpanga Tea Factory. There you have the opportunity to pick your own tea and take it with you.
Arriving at the Kibale Forest, you will be able to visit the nearby Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. There you can see primates, antelopes, bird species and much more.
If you also have the time and inclination, you can Hike through the community and the Bigodi Swamp. Here you can learn even more about the 130 species of birds that live there as well as the way of life of the people before heading back to a delicious BBQ at the lodge of your guesthouse.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
private transfer (approx. 370 km/7 - 9 hours)
Kibale Forest Lodge (Upgrade possible: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge)
Your highlight today: Meet the chimpanzees!
Today a park ranger will guide you through the Kibale Forest National Park and you will get very close to the chimpanzees. Your guide will tell you a lot about them and their families, as well as give you a deep insight into the flora and fauna. With a bit of luck you will spot a small forest elephant, buffalo or antelope on your way. So be curious!
After the trek you will have the opportunity to have lunch at Tinka's guesthouse and listen to exciting stories about the Tooro tribe. Afterwards, you will continue by car to Kasese, a nearby town, which you can explore before spending the next night on site at the Sandton Hotel.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hike (approx. 3-6 hours), private transfer (approx. 1.5 hours)
Sandton Hotel Kasese
Your highlight today: Hike through the Rwenzori Mountains and discover Queen Elisabeth Park
Today you will start with an early morning drive to Kyanijiki to start your hike in the Rwenzori Mountains. On your hike you will meet different primate groups and discover many other animal and plant species. Therefore, you will receive a short briefing from the park ranger regarding certain rules of conduct in the park and other activities that await you. Among other things, you will visit a small cave, which was used by poachers in the past.
As if the park and the many impressions gathered there were not enough, after the completion of your excursion, you do not go back again, but continue to the Queen Elisabeth National Park. This is the most popular savannah park in Uganda and the best place to see (tree-climbing) lions.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
private transfer (approx. 110 km/2 hours), hiking (8-12 hours)
Engiri Game Lodge & Campsite (Upgrade possible: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge)
Your highlight today: Go on a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
With your breakfast in your luggage, which has been prepared for you by the lodge staff, you will leave early this morning for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park. It is best if you are accompanied by a ranger who will guide you along the trails. He knows the best places to spot lions, antelopes, leopards and maybe even the biggest pig in Africa, the giant forest hog!
After a short rest at noon, it's off to your next adventure; a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel! Besides wallowing hippos, you can also see and marvel at African scissor-bills, white pelicans, crocodiles, elephants and much more. Therefore, this experience is definitely one of the biggest highlights of your trip!
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Boat (approx. 3-4 hours), Jeep (approx. 3-4 hours)
Engiri Game Lodge & Campsite (Upgrade possible: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge)
Your highlight today: Help with the Kataara Women's Project and explore the twin lakes
After a delicious breakfast, you will make your way to the Kataara Women's Project, which was established as a source of income, conservation project and animal welfare project. Here you will be shown how the women make handicrafts, cook stoves and briquettes from elephant dung. You will also have the opportunity to take a coffee tour and a walking tour of the community.
The rest of the day is free for you. For example, you can walk along the twin lakes, enjoy the landscape and end the evening at a cozy campfire at the safari lodge.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Private transfer (approx. 15-20 minutes), hike (approx. 7 km/2 hours)
Engiri Game Lodge & Campsite (Upgrade possible: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge)
Your highlight today: Get to know the Batwa
After a quiet night you will drive independently to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, where you will spend the next nights. The park is one of the most biologically and botanically rich regions in the world. The park is known as home to about 400 wild mountain gorillas, which make up about half of the world's population of this ape species.
Afterwards you can take a walk through the village of Rushaga, where you can visit one of the handicraft stores or meet the Batwa, an ancient forest dwelling tribe. Full of anticipation for the gorilla trekking experience the next day, you can spend the evening at the Ichumbi Safari Lodge.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
private transfer (approx. 260 km/5 hours)
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge (Upgrade possible: Ichumbi Safari Lodge)
Your highlight today: Get very close to the mountain gorillas
Today is finally the day: the gorilla migration is about to start! For their own safety, the mountain gorillas are monitored and protected around the clock by the rangers. Together with one of the rangers you will go into the jungle in search of the gorilla families. The guides will provide you with plenty of information about the animals and their behavior and are always ready to answer all your questions about nature and its inhabitants. Be excited about an experience you will never forget!
Back at the lodge, enjoy your last evening before heading back to Entebbe tomorrow. If you wish, you can optionally join a guide and visit the Batwa Tribe.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hike (approx. 3-6 hours)
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge (Upgrade possible: Ichumbi Safari Lodge)
Your highlight today: Take a picture of the equator!
Today's return trip to Entebbe is a very special one. Because on this one you will cross the equator. This is something you don't experience every day. Therefore, stop with pleasure with the car at the wayside to hold this moment for your photo books!
In Entebbe you will have your last dinner before returning home the next morning with many new and wonderful experiences and impressions.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
private transfer (approx. 450 km/8,5 hours)
Green Valley Guesthouse (Upgrade possible: The Boma Guest House)
Farewell to Uganda
You can choose your own departure time to the airport and meet our partner at the airport at a desired time, to whom you will hand over the car on the spot.
Your Uganda trip ends herewith and it's back home. We wish you a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you again soon on our next TripLegend adventure trip!
Breakfast
private transfer (approx. 4 km/5 min.)
If you book your flights separately, you can flexibly plan your return flight on the day of departure.
Goodbye and see you soon!
With one of the two 4×4 Toyotas you are perfectly prepared for your Uganda self-drive adventure! Get to know the great country independently with your loved ones and enjoy beautiful landscapes. Both the Toyota RAv4 and the Toyota Land Cruiser are ideally suited for driving on paved roads, gravel roads or off-road.
The car is perfect for couples or 2 travelers.
Type: SUV Pick up 4 x 4
Seats: 2 | Luggage: 2 x large
Air conditioner: Yes | Audio: Radio/USB/AUX
Gearbox: Manual or automatic transmission
The car is perfect for families or a small group.
Type: SUV Pick-Up 4 x 4
Seats: 4 | Luggage: 4 x large
Air conditioner: Yes | Audio: Radio/USB/AUX
Gearbox: Manual or automatic transmission
Location: Entebbe
Room category: Standard room
Equipment: Bar, Wi-Fi (also in rooms), Restaurant, Bed linen, Mosquito nets, Towels, Souvenir store
Located 200m from Lake Victoria and 10 minutes by car from the airport, this charmingly appointed guesthouse with its friendly staff provides a perfect starting and ending point for our TripLegend adventure.
The air-conditioned and traditionally furnished rooms create a relaxed atmosphere and awaken the feeling that you are finally allowed to rest and fully look forward to the upcoming trip.
All rooms are equipped with mosquito nets and most of the rooms have a small terrace where you can relax and listen to the many birds chirping.
Choose the hotel upgrade package in checkout to stay here
Location: Entebbe
Room category: Standard room
Equipment: 24h electricity and free wifi, safe and TV, bed with mosquito net, in-house bar, restaurant, outdoor pool area, souvenir store, lounge with billiards, playground with sandbox, small private veranda per room.
The Boma Guesthouse is a small guesthouse in a quiet location, only about ten minutes drive from the airport. The rooms are spread over a beautifully landscaped garden full of tropical plants. The rooms are spacious, built in 1940s style and furnished with individual African design. The room has large comfortable beds with mosquito nets, a desk, a sofa and a private bathroom with shower. You can relax on loungers by or in the outdoor pool amidst the tropical gardens. You can also enjoy fine food and drinks in the in-house bar or restaurant.
Location: Bigodi at Kibale Forest National Park (1o min. by car to the chimpanzees).
Room category: Standard Room (Twin Rooms)
Equipment: Bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi (only in the restaurant area), bed linen, mosquito nets, towels, garden with fruit trees.
From Entebbe you will arrive here at this beautiful lodge, founded by Harriett, who comes from the same village, a few years ago. Located right in the village, so you can head out from here on foot to Bigodi Swamp and Community Walk, and visit the local bars in the evening.
Choose the hotel upgrade package in checkout to stay here
Location: Kibale National Park
Room category: Standard room
Equipment: Private terrace, free internet, bar as well as lounge with collection of 19th century African colonial literature, extra long bed, gift store, room service.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge is located on the edge of Kibale National Park. It is situated on beautifully maintained garden areas, tea plantations, pastures as well as indigenous forests. It offers its visitors sweeping panoramic views of Kibale National Park, ancient crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains. The perfect place to relax and take in the nature around you.
Sincluded as standard as well as in the upgrade package
Location: Kasese
Room category: Standard room
Equipment: free wifi, laundry service, whirlpool, restaurant, air conditioning, tv, facilities for disabled people
Santon Hotel is located in the heart of the small town of Kasese in a quiet environment. The hotel has free wifi, an in-house restaurant and a bar with a view of the mountains.
Location: Katunguru
Room category: Camping in permanent tent with twin beds (non self-contained: with bathroom outside)
Equipment: WLAN, restaurant, bar, garden, terrace, Pool
The campsite has a level area with beautiful soft grass surrounded by savannah bushes, a large campfire site and is guarded by well-trained security personnel. At Engiri, camping means more than just lying in the sun and lighting a campfire at nightfall, gazing at the stars and moon in the wild. You can feel the wilderness long before you hear it. It's the roar of a lion, the laugh of a hyena and the stomp of a hippo. We provide tent, mattresses, bedding, towels and soap in the tent.
Choose the hotel upgrade package in checkout to stay here
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Room category: Standard room
Equipment: free internet, pool
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge is located in the vicinity of the large crater field Bunyaruguru; outside the Queen Elizabeth National Park. This location offers a perfect and wonderful view of the sunset, Lakes Edward and George, the park, the Ruwenzori Mountains, the Kazinga Channel and the flattened acacia trees where elephants occasionally graze and wander by.
The in-house restaurant serves a selection of international as well as local cuisine and has a bar offering various types of drinks.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Room category: Standard room
Equipment: Bar, Restaurant, Private Bathroom, Shower & Bath, Bed Linen, Towels
Now that you've paid a visit to the gorillas and met the Batwa Tribe, you can sit back and chat about it with your fellow travelers at the bar. You can also take a bath and let the day pass alone in your mind.
Choose the hotel upgrade package in checkout to stay here
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Room category: Standard room
Equipment: free wifi as well as bicycles, restaurant, table in room, facilities people with disabilities, coffee and tea facilities in all rooms.
"Ichumbi", derived from the local Rufumbira dialect, means "a cool, comfortable home". Ichumbi Safari Lodge has exactly that and much more to offer. It is located just a 10-minute walk to the Rushaga Gate of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and offers spectacular views of the park from the room's own sundeck! The perfect place to relax comfortably and enjoy the nature around you.
Is it safe to travel by car through Uganda?
Yes - Uganda is one of the safest countries in all of Africa. Uganda's government assures a safe travel experience.
On which side of the road do people drive in Uganda?
You drive on the left side of the road.
Which car do we get?
4×4 SUV, automatic, with the option of a pop-up roof. In the booking process you can choose between the cars.
What is the condition of the roads?
Uganda has very good roads by African standards. Most roads leading to destinations are smooth and paved. With the exception of speed bumps, humps and sometimes potholes. On the last leg of a day's journey, you will have to drive a bit on gravel roads to get to the lodge or the park entrance gate. Inside the parks you will drive off road on dirt roads.
What are the speed limits?
You can drive up to 80 km/h on the highway and up to 50 km/h in the cities. Always pay attention to the traffic signs so as not to exceed the limit. The usual driving speed is not more than 60 km/h and in villages you should reduce the speed. On gravel roads or unpaved roads, a speed of 25-40 km/h is recommended.
What happens in the event of a breakdown or accident?
In case something happens, emergency contacts are available, which you will be informed of upon arrival. The phone numbers are available around the clock. For small problems, so-called bush mechanics can usually provide direct assistance. Depending on the problem, you will be referred to the next possible garage, or a mechanic will come directly to you. If the car cannot be repaired, a replacement vehicle will be provided. In case of an accident, contact your emergency contact immediately and take photos of the damaged vehicle.
What does car insurance cover?
The car is fully insured. The vehicles are comprehensively insured against accident and fire damage as well as against liability damage resulting from a car accident. Personal injury and property damage are covered by your health and travel insurance. Tires, underbody protection and windows are not insured. The renter is liable for all damage to the rental car and / or third party property if:
How do you deal with traffic police in Uganda?
Uganda has a large number of traffic police officers. They can be recognized from afar by their bright white uniforms. One piece of advice that comes in handy when dealing with authority figures in Uganda is to be respectful, patient and friendly. Traffic police may stop you for a check to see if:
In the event of a misdemeanor, a fine must be paid. Getting to the nearest police station where the fine will be collected can take a long time - so better not to risk it.
How does it work with navigation?
Before traveling to Uganda, we recommend the app Maps.me to install on your cell phone and download the Uganda Map there before arrival. It is a free app that navigates offline.
Should I get a SIM card?
It is recommended to get a SIM card (provider MTN or Airtel) and load it with some phone credit if you plan to go to the parks alone.
What else should I look out for on a self-drive tour in Uganda?
To have the smoothest self-drive adventure in Uganda pay attention to the following things:
Is the trip suitable for children?
Traveling by car through Uganda with children is possible and child seats for the car are provided on request. Unfortunately, children under the age of 18 cannot participate in the chimpanzee and gorilla trek for safety reasons.
Do you offer trip cancellation insurance?
Should you not be able to fly for health reasons, there is a Travel cancellation insurancee.g. from HanseMerkur.
Can I arrive earlier or leave later?
You can individually plan a few days in advance or add a few days to all our trips, as it suits you best. Of course, we are also happy to give you tips for accommodation!
What does your collaboration with local partners look like in concrete terms?
For us, supporting locals means working only with local guides, staying in local, family-run hotels, and eating at local restaurants. We often have a social/environmental cause that we incorporate into our trips (from volunteering at a wildlife rescue center in Namibia to the support of Buddhist monks in Nepal in their daily work or visiting a school in a Soviet ghost town in Kyrgyzstan and bringing soccer balls, books, pens, etc.).
General information
Please note that the itinerary, activities and hotels may be subject to change. These changes may occur without notice due to availability, inclement weather, seasonal changes or other circumstances beyond our control. We will always do our best to ensure that this has little or no impact on your experience.
Catering
Transport
If the airport transfer is needed on another day, we can arrange it for you for an extra fee.
Botanical Gardens in Entebbe
If you arrive early on the first day or depart late on the last day, you have the option of booking a visit to the botanical garden in Entebbe (20€p.p.) in the store.
Bike tour in Entebbe
If you arrive early on the first day or depart late on the last day, you have the opportunity to explore Entebbe on a bike tour. You can book this optional activity in the store (40€ p.p.).
Nature community walk Engiri Game lodge
Fancy even more breathtaking nature? Then book a Nature Community Walk in our store (30 €p.p.)
Trip to Ngamba Chimpanzee Island
For an extra charge of 330€ (p.p.) you can book an unforgettable trip to Ngamba Chimpanzee Island in the store. However, this is only possible with an extra night after the trip.
Sunset boat tour on Lake Victoria
On site, you have the option of booking a boat tour on Lake Victoria and experiencing a breathtaking sunset.
Mabamba Bay Wetland
If you would like to explore the Mabamba Bay Wetlands, you can book this on site.
Fishing on Lake Victoria
You can also book the optional activity of fishing on Lake Victoria on site.
German citizens need a visa to enter Uganda. The cost is currently 50USD.
You have the possibility to book your round trip both with and without included flight. If necessary, you can easily request your flights for the round trip via WhatsApp and we will send you a personal offer. All our selected flights are operated by renowned airlines. For a flight from/to Germany you can also book our "train to flight" offer.
Please note that the itinerary, activities and hotels may be subject to change. These changes may occur without notice due to availability, inclement weather, seasonal changes or other circumstances beyond our control. We will always do our best to ensure that this has little or no impact on your experience.
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