The ultimate guide to Uganda Car Hire/Rental: 4×4 self Drive Uganda

4×4 Self Drive Uganda is a car hire company offering self-drive car hire/rentals, with chauffeur or combined car hire in East Africa. We offer 4×4 wheeled drive safari vehiclesSUVs, city rentals, vans, off-road terrain vehicles, camping vehicles, camping equipment and safari equipment. We provide you with regular car rentals, short-lease car rentals, long term car rentals of  90 days or more at competitive rates.

A 4×4 Self-drive Uganda safari is an amazing and exciting option for exploring Uganda as it offers you the flexibility to explore all you want at your desired pace, it is also a great way of experiencing Uganda’s eye-catching destinations on your own. 4×4 Self-drive Uganda car rental gives you the freedom to explore Uganda personally and up close as you can freely make stops on the way, and add something to your tailor-made itinerary that wasn’t part of your original plan. Nothing guarantees you more freedom than booking your vehicle. A 4×4 Self-drive Uganda vehicle ascertains easy access to remote, unexplored off-road terrain destinations.

All you have to do is contact us for your 4×4 Self-drive safari vehicle, then you can relax as our professional team will help you tailor an itinerary that works for you if you prefer it that way, we can help you plan your 4×4 Self Drive holiday in Uganda ensuring that you have an exciting, safe and comfortable trip as you desire and the most interesting part being we would go with you all the way.

Uganda National Parks

Popular Uganda Destinations include:-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a fascinating picturesque famous for mountain gorilla trekking, with about 120 species of mammals, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Queen Elizabeth National park, Kidepo valley national Park, Murchison falls National Park, Lake Mburo National park, Kibale forest National park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Semiliki National Park, and Mount Elgon National Park among others as clearly shown on the Map below.

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Facts about The Pearl of Africa

Uganda is a massive, largely populated country – so when driving here it is good to know you have a new & well-maintained rental vehicle with a 4×4 Self Drive Uganda Rented Fleet.

Renting a car with us will allow you the freedom to explore some of Uganda’s most beautiful wilderness areas on your timetable. However, driving in Uganda can be a great challenge to most people’s driving abilities, especially in Rainy Season and you can Hire a car and Driver at Extra Pay. Generally, road networks between the main cities in Uganda are good. If planning on exploring or venturing beyond kidepo National Park don’t Go in Rainy Season or Take a Car and Driver for Safety.

Try our 4×4 Self Drive Uganda for a reliable and cheap 4×4 rental car hire in Uganda. Most 4×4 cars on offer are available either with or without camping gear for 2 to 5 people. Apart from cars and tents, we also offer 4×4 campers. Enjoy the Self Drive Safari in Uganda to your best Adventures!

On a normal holiday in Uganda, a good deal of driving is done on unsealed (gravel) roads. Although most of these are in reasonable condition four-wheel drive vehicles (4WD) are better suited to handle these conditions – and we would recommend that the majority of our clients rent one of these for the duration of their visit.

We also offer a range of fully equipped 4×4 camping vehicles. The equipment provided includes items such as rooftop tents, camping equipment, gas cookers & kitchen equipment among others. The joy of these vehicles is that they allow you to be fully self-sufficient for extended periods. These vehicles are in great demand and are not currently available through our online booking system but for more details and bookings send us an email

Although the rental vehicles offered here have good insurance coverage. It is a good idea to investigate additional coverage so you are protected for all eventualities for car hire excess insurance offers additional security.

Guide to Car Hire/Renting in Uganda

Are you planning on hiring a car in Uganda? Well, if you are from overseas, then there are some essential requirements you must be aware of since the car hire process in Uganda may be far much different from what you know. We can also advise about your travel details, Road Rules, Driving license, and travel distance.

Uganda indeed has very many car rentals/car hire companies but 4×4 self-drive Uganda offers Car hire/rental for both holidays and business trips. our company has a wide variety of  4×4 self-drive Fleets which are in excellent condition, from which you can make or choose one that suits your needs. 4×4 self-drive Uganda bring you car rental vehicles from across the country.  Are you looking for a car to explore the city or the wilderness within the country? Or would you prefer an SUV to head to the Country? No matter your preference,4×4 self-drive Uganda is here to help.

How to hire  a car with 4×4 self-drive Uganda

The ideal way of finding cheap car rental deals with us is to reach us through email, that is, at:info@4x4selfdriveuganda.com. 4×4 self-drive Uganda allows you to compare car rental rates of all our fleets which saves you the hassle of searching through many web pages.

To get quality vehicles at competitive rates that suit your budget,  you should book early with us because of the season and term variation. Car rental prices vary according to seasons and rental terms in that client who make long-term bookings always enjoy discounts.

You may also want to stretch a little by making some add on’s such as camping gear, a driver, a GPS etc, which will demand an additional fee that is pocket friendly.

Minimum age to hire a car with 4x4selfdrive Uganda

Generally, 4×4 self-drive Uganda will require drivers of at least 25 years of age with a full driving insurance license. Those drivers who are underage may not be subjected to hiring certain vehicles.

How much is renting a car with 4×4 self-drive Uganda?

The prices for rental cars with  4×4 self-drive Uganda start from as low as $45 and change according to the type of vehicle and the time schedules. Location may also determine your car rate for example border crossing to Rwanda, or Congo.

Insurance of the car

It is important to check on the Terms and conditions of the 4×4 self-drive Insurance policy. Although many visitors buy travel insurance or use the insurance offered through their credit cards, 4x4selfdrive Uganda hired cars to have an insured amount you are liable to pay for any damage caused to the vehicle.

4×4 self-drive Uganda accepts  English–language driving licenses and does not accept provisional licenses. You will be required to access a Ugandan in case you don’t have an English-language driving license.

For many visitors, driving on the left-hand side may be much more challenging, and requires much of your time to familiarize yourself with the situation. Longer distances will require taking frequent breaks. It is illegal not to wear a seat belt or use your mobile phone while driving. On a normal holiday in Uganda, a good deal of driving is done on unsealed (gravel) roads. Although most of these are in reasonable condition, four-wheel drive vehicles (4WD) are better suited to handle these conditions – and we would recommend that the majority of our clients rent one of these for the duration of their visit.

Note that: Driving under the influence of Alcohol is a serious offence in Uganda and the police have the right to stop any driver to run a breath test because drunken driving is not acceptable by the law.