Have you considered a self-drive safari in East Africa? Perhaps friends have done it and told you how easy it is? We certainly believe it is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the countries in this region and meet the welcoming people. But perhaps you are more hesitant?
Concerned about the condition of the roads? Concerned about the ease of car hire or getting lost? Well, we are here to put your mind at rest.
The 4X4 Car Hire Uganda started way back (over 10 years ago) as East Africa self drive specialists. Many of our previous clients have happily enjoyed a self drive for all or part of their trip. We know which routes are easy and manageable, which routes may be only for the more adventurous. When to opt for self drive and when to opt for a road transfer (or a flight…).
Importance of a Self-drive Safari:
-Excellent value for money compared to having private transfers or a driver-guide. If you’re the one to drive yourself, it will save you money since you won’t be paying extra charges like for a driver-guide.
– Flexibility – no set daily plan. You can do what you like when you like as long as you’re the one dictating your entire safari.
-You can take our sample self drive safari tours and adapt them as you wish, adding nights, upgrading hotels, adding in a special excursion.
-Select what type of car group you want from compact to luxurious.
-Freedom; when you choose to go for a self-drive safari, you will have all the freedom to explore East Africa at your own pace, setting off and stopping where you want.
The roads are generally in good condition and all the road signs are in English. We provide detailed directions and a comprehensive travel itinerary outlining suggested routes and what to see in each area.
Using a specialist tour operator who books a lot of self-drive in East Africa – like us – also saves you plenty of time and money. We have all the directions to the hotels and lodges at our fingertips. We know which routes are the easiest and most picturesque.
Also, we know how far people can comfortably travel in one day and still actually enjoy their self-drive safari holiday…. Definitely, we also design a vast number of tailor-made self-drive holidays to the whole of East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda), taking a detailed brief from you.
Best Places for Self Drive in East Africa?
Probably the places that everyone would love to visit in East Africa are Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania), Bwindi (Uganda), among others. However, there are many other better places to explore in East Africa such as Queen Elizabeth (Uganda), Amboseli (Kenya), Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania), and many more. We will however help you design a perfect itinerary for your desires, accordingly.
However, of course it’s one thing enjoying a self-drive safari in East Africa. You may feel comfortable with that idea, but want road transfers or a private guide elsewhere. Not a problem! Combining self drive with other forms of touring is the way to have the best of all worlds and is very common for our clients.
