Top 5 Safari Cars To Hire For Next Uganda Safari In 2024

Uganda is ranked highly among the top safari destinations and rightly so given it’s abundance of tourist attractions, temperate weather and general state security. Whether you are a wildlife & nature lover, adventure seeker, cultural enthusiast or into city trips, there is no denying Uganda has something to over to every type of traveler be it solo, couple, family or group.

There over 20 well known Uganda safari destinations each offering a unique attraction or activity and situated in both easily accessible and remote destinations in Uganda. If you want travel to these destinations safely and comfortably, you require a strong 4×4 car built for safaris- a vehicle that can handle the rough off-road tracks , steep and muddy slopes so you don’t have to worry about getting stuck in a pothole or failing to ascend a hill on your safari in Uganda.

There are a variety of 4×4 cars for hire in Uganda ideal for guided and self drive park safaris but we have narrowed it down to the best 5 based on features & price.

5 Best Uganda Safari Cars To Hire

1- Safari Land cruiser

Regarded as the alpha safari vehicle, this mid-sized station wagon can accommodate up 7 people comfortably with adequate leg room, head space as well cargo compartment in the rear as well as roof rack. The pop-up roof on the safari land cruiser is the best feature on this magnificent 4×4, tourists get chance to pop their heads out to get great views of the nature & wildlife and also feel the cool wild air. You can only hire a safari land cruiser in Uganda with a professional driver or tour guide as they are not easy to drive.

2- Toyota Rav4

If you are looking for an affordable and easy to drive safari car in Uganda, then look no further than the Rav4, a compact SUV that can handle both on-road and off-road trips. Manufactured in 3-door & 5-door versions, the Rav4 features an AC, MP3/CD player with an automatic gear transmission. You can book a Toyota Rav4 in Uganda for as low as US$ 40 per day making it the cheapest 4×4 for self drive trips in Uganda.

3- Land Cruiser Prado

Another suitable car for Uganda safaris is the infamous Land cruiser Prado models that can also be used for city tours, airport transfers as well special occasions like weddings or VIP convoy trips. The Land cruiser can seat up to 5 people comfortably with adequate legroom as well cargo space in the rear. Rates for hiring a Land cruiser in Uganda range from US$ 70 to 90 per day with driver excluding fuel.

4- Tourist Van

Traveling as a small group or family is always fun and exciting road trip but passenger discomfort could ruin everything and that’s why you need to book a minivan that can seat everyone comfortably. The safari or tourist van is by far the best group van for hire in Uganda seating up to 9 people with adjustable seats but a little space for luggage in the rear. Just like the safari land cruiser ; the tourist van features a pop-up roof ideal for game viewing when in the parks. You can only hire a safari van with a professional driver as its not an easy vehicle to drive.

5- Minibus

If you plan on traveling as group of more than 10 people, then you will require a vehicle much bigger than a minivan – you will need to hire a minibus and there are no better ones than the Mitsubishi & Rosa buses that can seat up to 28 people comfortable. These minibuses both offer adequate head space, leg room with a small TV , radio , MP3/CD/ DVD players to keep the passengers entertained during the road trip. You can hire minibus for group safari in Uganda today with a driver at rates ranging from US$ 120 to 150 per day excluding fuel.

So if you are planning a Uganda safari adventure and still haven’t decided which 4×4 safari car to book for the trip, we hope you can choose from the above cars based on your travel budget as well personal or group needs. You can contact us now by sending an email to info@fkcarrentaluganda.com or call us on +256775694186 to speak with the reservations.