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Uganda’s Attorneys General

The attorney general of Uganda is the principal legal advisor of Uganda’s government. The office of the attorney general is a cabinet level position. Here is the list of the different attorney generals that have served Uganda since independence.

P.J. Wilkinson, 1954-1961
C.G.F.F Dreschfield, 1961-1962
Godfrey Lukongwa Binaisa, 1962-1967
Lameck Lubowa, 1967-1971
P.J. Nkambo Mugerwa, 1971-1974
Godfrey S. Lule, 1974-1977
Matthew B. Matovu, 1977-1979
Dani Nabudere Wadada, 1979
George W. Kanyeihamba, 1979-1980
Stephen Omoding Ariko, 1980-1985
Samuel K. Kutesa, 1985-1986
Joseph N. Mulenga, 1986-1988
George W. Kanyeihamba, 1988-1991
Abubakar Kakyama Mayanja, 1991-1994
Joseph Kalias Ekemu, 1994-1996
Bert Magunda Katureebe, 1996-2000
Francis Joash Ayume, 2000-2004
John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, 2004-2005
Edward Khiddu Makubuya, 2005-2011
Peter Nyombi: 2011 until 2015
Fred Ruhindi: 2015 until 2016
William Byaruhanga: 2016 – 2021
Kiryowa Kiwanuka: 2021 – to date

The Expansive Old Kampala Mosque

Though it boasts of a 200-year-lifespan, this will be a brief one, albeit a must-read. See, the Old Kampala Mosque is one of the places you must visit whilst out here in the City. For most adventurers in pursuit of religious tourism, it is just right— offering a sophisticated taste of elegance, architecture, and brilliant artistic inscriptions from all the six continents of the world

It should have been up and proud by the time the current Museveni-led government came into power, but the construction of the mosque stalled after Idi Amin Dada fled Uganda following the overthrow of his government in 1979. The politics of it all would be that the president then, Apolo Milton Obote who more Christine-inclined didn’t think this pertinent whilst Idi Dada Amin put it on his radar. Historians tell of how fast it was erected whilst Amin was on the throne and how quickly the construction came to a screeching halt under the Obote government and the others that followed.

But its savior, the fallen Muammar Gaddafi was decades away and would come to its rescue. Aside from offering an impressive history and culture, the house of worship which was named after fallen Libyan President Muammar Gadaffi has a distinctive Minaret that stands at over 100 feet atop old Kampala Hill and 1,210M above sea level. From here, adventurers can get some much-needed fresh air from the hot day plus the most breathtaking 360 degrees of Kampala and the seven Hills of Kampala. No other hill in Kampala offers such.

And yes, today, it is one of the largest mosques in the world and seats up to 15,000 worshipers and can hold another 1,100 in the gallery and over 2,000 in its lower terrace. Its lighting is a beauty to partake in the night, adding to a glorious scene that makes for Kampala’s hills by the night.

Travel Tip

Women need to be prepared to wear a dress and cover all their hair if visiting the Mosque (provided). While exploring the holy sanctuary is free for Ugandans, it comes at a fee of shs10,000 for non-citizens.

National Theatre Awards (1976-1993)

Source: The Uganda Almanac, 1997

1976
Best actor: Christopher Mukiibi, Ekinyumu
Best actress: Rose Mbowa, Hamlet
Best production: Ngoma Players, The City Game
Best script: Kings’ College Budo, Destined To Your Mother’s Breast

1977
Best actor: Aroma Sezzibwa, Enkomero Ya Byona
Best actress: Vivian Mbiire, Kasokka Mbirya
Best production: Masaka Dramactors, Ejjembe Lya Sessanga
Best script: Maya Dramatic Society, Keziya Yabyesombera

1978
Best actor: Sam Kagoda, Kaliisoliiso
Best actress: Deborah Sentumbwe, Amaka Mazibu
Best production: Namasagali College, Song Of The Bantu
Best script: Asiita Theatre Company, Engule Ya Kamukuukulu

1979
Best actor: Joseph Kayiru, Saamanya
Best actress: Stella Nanziri, Dan-Dina-Don
Best production: Namasagali College, Song Of The Gospel
Best script: Jinja Dramatic Society, Akafa Omukuto

1980
Best actor: Joseph Walugembe, Endless Nights
Best actress: Judith Naluggya, The Skin Of Our Teeth
Best production: Asiita Theatre Company, Ensolo Za Maziga
Best script: D. Kiwanuka-Sembali, Mulumba Omutukirivu Ne Banne; Fagil Mandy, Endless Night

1981
Best actor: Badru Ntege, Ndibassa Ekitta Bonna
Best actress: Halima Nassuna, Ekitangaala Mu Nzikiza
Best production: Black Pearls, Ekitangaala Mu Nzikiza
Best script: Simon Kawagga-Byansewa, Life After Death

1982
Best actor: Harry Matovu, Ennaku Y’Obugamba
Best actress: Domine Ngamije, Omuzadde N’Omwana
Best production: Namasagali College, Song Of Impi
Best script: Simon Kawagga-Byansewa, Life After Death

1983
Best actor: Stephen Ogwang, The Marriage Of Anansewa
Best actress: Jane Nansubuga, Ebweru Telemerwa
Best production: Makerere University Music, Dance and Drama Department, The Marriage Of Anansewa
Best script: Jacob Bulezi-Kasozi, Essanyu Lya Ssanyu

1984
Best actor: Actor unknown, Omugwetwa Noha
Best actress: Joyce Kikomeko, Lubwama
Best production: Linda Dramatic Society, Ngana Gumwoyo
Best script: Kabalega Secondary School, Behind The Reed Fence

1985
Best actor: Andrew Benon Kibuuka, Akasambattuko
Best actress: Teddy Nassuuna, Ejjembe Lya Gaboggola
Best production: Namasagali College, Land Of Make Believe Revisited
Best script: Uganda Music and Drama Society, Nalunga Wa Jjuko

1986
Best actor: Charles Wakhata, Abagiri
Best actress: Prossy Nassali, Agaali Amakula
Best production: Bakayimbira Dramactors, Agaali Amakula
Best script: Lugazi Dramatic Society, Embuga Ya Kiwandagala

1987
Best actor: Jackson Ndawula, Enjawulo Ye’mu
Best actress: Jacqueline Lule, At Mama Kapi’s
Best production: Linda Dramatic Society, Yee Ye
Best script: Student Theatre Company, The Rejection

1988
Best actor: Solomon Nkoyooyo, Liz
Best actress: Reste Kaddu, Fences
Best production: Unknown group, Fences
Best script: Christopher Mukiibi, Unknown script

1989
Best actor: Jenkins Oryem, Great Caesar
Best actress: Unknown
Best production: Unknown
Best script: Espaliers, Bazibu

1990
Best actor: Abbey Kakande, Musayi Gwange
Best actress: Agnes Nalubega, Omunala
Best production: Black Pearls, The Divided Family
Best script: Bakayimbira Dramactors, Omunala

Top 10 Spots for Bird Watching in Uganda

Are you looking for exciting destinations for bird watching in the world? Besides mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, Uganda offers refuge to over 1061 birds. During your Uganda tour, you can go birding in a diversity of habitats ranging from forests, swamps and agricultural lands to Lakes and savannas. This incredible country is crossed by the Equator and the Albertine Rift Valley. Here are the top 10 spots for bird watching in Uganda;

1. Kibale Forest National Park

Besides tracking chimpanzees, Kibale Forest is also popular for bird watching. If you are a bird enthusiast, travel to the jungles of Kibale for remarkable sight at unique wild bird species that are rarely seen in the world. With over 375 birds including the 4 Nahan’s francolin bird species, Cassin’s spine tail, blue headed bee eater and masked apalis that are not seen in any of Uganda’s remotest national parks, Uganda is undoubtedly the loveliest destination for bird enthusiasts. Kibale National Park is the perfect spot for birders with its varied habitat and intense vegetation cover. While at Kibale National Park for a safari, the most spectacular and sought after bird for you not miss out in life is green breasted pitta. Other remarkable bird species to sight include Red winged francolin, red chested fluff tail, white napped pigeon, African pita, joyful green bull, grey winged pigeon, Abyssinian ground warbler, chestnut winged, scaly francolin, marsh Tchagra, Afep pigeon, olive long tailed cuckoo, black bee eater, narina’s trogon, blue breasted kingfisher, crowned eagle, little green bull, yellow throated nicator, yellow spotted barbet, blue shouldered robin chat, sunbird, dusky flycatcher, grey throated fly catcher, black billed Turaco among others.

Bigodi wetland sanctuary near Kibale Forest National park cannot miss in this list. This is one of the perfect birding spots which come with 4 hour trail walk for visitors to explore numerous bird species. While at Bigodi, you will sight at black billed Turaco, white spotted crake, Blue headed Coucal, blue breasted kingfisher, scaly throated honey guide and black faced Rufus warbler.

2. Queen Elizabeth National Park:

Besides the big five game, Queen Elizabeth National Park is equally birders paradise right from water bird species along the Kazinga channel to dense forest at Ishasha. Expect to glimpse of extraordinary bird species while in a safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. With more than 600 birds that are found in the park, visitors are assured of incredible experiences from the 11 types of kingfisher, 54 raptors, flamingoes, shoebill stork, African skimmer, white winged warbler, papyrus gonolek, black bee eater, red necked falcon, black billed barbet, leaf love, black chinned quail finch, African pygmy goose, blue breasted bee eater, lesser swamp warbler, African mourning dove, sedge warbler, pin tailed whydah, collared pratincole, martial eagle, slender tailed nightjars, verreaux’s eagle owl, pink backed pelicans, white headed barbet and yellow bishop.

3. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park:

Besides the mountain gorillas, the Bwindi Park is also credited for its abundant flora and fauna forest in East Africa. With more than 350 incredible birds, visitors have wide range of opportunity to have remarkable experiences of a life time. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park was voted as Africa’s perfect birding spot by Africa Bird Club owing to the unique birds that live within the park. Visitors also have a chance to see the 23 endemic species of Albertine Rift and about 14 species that are not seen anywhere else in Uganda. Visitors to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest can have a glimpse of the following bird species, African green broadbill, Chapin’s fly catcher, Shelley’s crimson wing, handsome francolin, mountain masked and collared apalis, white bellied robin chat, black billed Turaco, Kiev gerund thrush, black faced Rufus warbler, pale breasted illadopsis, Pettit’s Cuckoo shrike, black bee eater, equatorial akalat, regal sunbird, purple breasted, Fraser’s eagle and western bronze napped pigeon.

Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest):

Further still, Ruhija is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring birding areas for visitors who get into Uganda. It is credited for its 20 birds that are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley and mostly the rare African green broadbill and Grauer’s rush warbler. Other birds that visitors can have sight at include the white starred robin, grey cuckoo shrike, strange weaver, banded prinia, brown chested Alethe, slender billed green bull, yellow streaked green bull, white browned Crombec, mountain Illadopsis, luehder’s bush shrike and grey green bush shrike.

4. Budongo Forest:

This forest is of significance to birders given the fact that it is a home to over 366 birds of which comprises of 60 west or central African birds that are popular to only fewer areas about 5 in East Africa. One of the notable birds include the yellow footed fly catcher which in many occasions is associated with ironwood trees and it is not famous anywhere except Uganda. Other birds to have a glance at while on a safari to this magnificent forest include of Ituri Batis, Rufus crowned Eremomela, forest Francolin, yellow and grey long bills, yellow spotted barbet, red tailed ant thrush, dusky long tailed cuckoo, banded snake eagle, African pied horn bill, brown backed scrub robin, black bishop, brown twin sport, spotted green bull, black bellied fire finch, chocolate backed king fisher, white thighed horn bill, Cameroon somber green bull, slender billed green bull, black capped apalis, lemon bellied Crombec, green hylia, pale breasted illadopsis, forest flycatcher, fire crested alethe, yellow long bill, yellow browed camaroptera, crowned eagle, yellow footed flycatcher and African dwarf kingfisher. Birding in Budongo takes place between Kaniyo-padidi and Royal Mile as well as Busingiro just as you are in your safari to Murchison falls national park.

5. Semuliki National Park:

The park lies in western Uganda just within the Albertine Rift Valleys. Semuliki is a true haven for birders; it is credited for its 462 birds. A game safari along its open plains comes with Abyssinian ground hornbill and distinct raptor species, its Mugiri river forest is perfect to explore exclusive leaf love-in Uganda whereas places that are covered by vegetation come with marsh tchagra and African crake while the night game drives are equally better for nocturnal bird species. Besides, visitors can have a glimpse of spot breasted ibis, northern bearded scrub robin, capuchin babbler, lyre tailed honey guide, yellow throated green cuckoo, white bellied king fisher, Maxwell’s black weaver, black winged oriole, red eyed puff back, crested and red bellied malimbe, brown crowned eremela, zenker’s honey guide and African piculet, Nkulengu rail, piping hornbill, great blue and Ross’s Turaco, purple breasted sunbird, orange weaver, white crested hornbill.

6. Mabamba swamp:

This is another exciting area for birders in Uganda. It offers refuge to more than 157 bird species.  While in a safari to Lake Victoria, never miss to get a glimpse of elusive shoebill stork in this swamp and if you fail that means you have to take a safari to Murchison falls national park. Mabamba bay is ranked as one the perfect places in Africa and even globally for over 38% of the world’s population of the blue swallow, and globally threatened papyrus yellow warbler and other birds that are of world conservation concern and habitat to unique plant species. Other notable birds to excite the mind include swamp flycatcher, purple swamp hen, common moorhen, African water rail, lesser jacana, African jacana, African pygmy goose, white faced whistling duck, squacco heron, blue breasted bee eater, winding cit cola, goliath heron, blue breasted kingfisher, Wayne’s weaver, white spotted fluff tail, blue shouldered robin chat, lemon dove, grey parrot, black billed Turaco, fire crested althea, snowy headed robin chat, dusky long tailed cuckoo, hair breasted barbet, woodland warbler, olive green bull, sooty boubou and black crake and many others.

7. Lake Mburo National Park:

The park is a home to over 315 birds and preferably the perfect destination in Uganda to sight acacia related birds and a few lake and swamp related birds as well as African fin foot, brown chested lapwing, lilac breasted roller, black bellied bustard, helmeted guinea fowl, coqui francolin, Rufus napped lark, morning dove, dideric cuckoo, grey capped warbler, black headed weaver and ring necked dove. The perfect birding areas are next to the swamps at Warukiri and Rwonyo.

8. Murchison falls National Park:

This is Uganda’s oldest and biggest national park, it was named after the mighty Murchison Falls, the world’s powerful waterfalls. It is popularly known to be a home to more than 450 bird species and interested birders can catch a glimpse at the dramatic birds in the park while on their game drive or on a boat cruise along the Nile or alternatively while in nature walks. The major habitats to find these incredible species ranges from forests, swamps, river rine woodland, savanna to plain areas of acacia trees. While in your safari, never miss to spot an exclusive shoebill stork.

9. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park:

The park protects over 180 bird species with most of the remarkable Albertine Rift endemics. Besides tracking gorillas, visit this remarkable park in Southwestern Uganda and have the most spectacular bird viewing sites along the gorge trail, bamboo trail and community trail. The notable birds to spot at the park include kivu ground thrush, cinnamon bracken warbler, white starred robin, Rwenzori batis, archer’s robin chat, olive pigeon, black headed waxbill, western green tinker bird, cape robin, white starred robin, brown woodland warbler, stripe breasted tit, brown crowned tchagra and scarlet tufted, greater double collared sunbirds.

10. Rwenzori Mountains National Park:

This incredible park offers refuge to more than 177 bird species and 19 of them are endemic to Albertine Rift Valley. These tremendous mountains are found in western Uganda with remarkable snowcapped peaks whose highest peak that stretches up to 5110 meters. Birding safaris are usually conducted while hiking through the forest. The birds that visitors are most likely to sight include Rwenzori Turaco, long eared owl, archers’ robin chat, Lagden’s bush shrink, blue headed and golden winged sunbird, white starred robin, slender billed starling, cinnamon chested bee eater, bearded vultures and swifts.

In conclusion, Uganda is a true birders paradise. There are numerous birding spots where tourists can catch a glimpse of spectacular bird species right from forests up to plain savanna. A variety of Uganda’s habitats offer visitors with wide range of choice and at end fills them with life time experiences.

Popular and Incorrect Car Hire Myths in Uganda

If you are looking for the most cost-effective and flexible option on your next road trip in Uganda or any part of East Africa, then renting a car should be a must-do. This is regardless of whether you are hiring it for short-term or long-term travel. But there is need to have adequate knowledge or information when it comes to car rental services.

A lot has been said about rental cars –some are true while others are false. This article looks into some of the most popular and incorrect car hire myths. If you plan to rent a car in Uganda, endeavor to avoid most of the myths and make an informed decision.

Some of the most popular and incorrect car hire myths;

Only few caws are available

There is often myth among travelers regarding car hire services that the user is restricted to the types of cars he/she can rent. But this is absolute false. Hiring a car in Uganda with us presents to you variety of rental car options. We have a range of rental cars suiting the travel needs of all kinds of travelers on Uganda safaris. This is whether you plan to hire a van, land cruisers, coaster buses, trucks, Super custom, 4×4 Toyota Rav4, Land Cruiser Double Roof Tent, 4×4 Land Cruiser TX/TZ/V8, 4×4 Land Cruiser Prado, and more. With more options at visitors’ display, renting a car with us guarantees you some level of flexibility, especially when deciding on the category/type of a car that you plan to travel in while on Uganda safari.

Book a car with big international/national car hire service provider

Often travelers are left to think planning or booking a safari with an international company is the best way compared to local agents/companies. The fact is that dealing with a local car hire company is a great thing one can do. First, as a local tour operator, we have knowledge not only on the rental cars a visitor can hire but also the destinations, their terrains and suitable vehicle worth hiring for your road trips regardless of the region in Uganda.

Booking your car hire with an independent car rental company like ours comes with numerous benefits which you may not enjoy if you opted for a bigger corporation. In case there are issues, you won’t know who will be providing road assistance. We offer road assistance and other services like upfront service free of hidden charges.

No difference between car hire companies

Most clients think that car hire service providers operate under the same conditions. Each and every car hire company has its set terms and conditions, except they share sections but still you can easily have a clear differences.

You can be charged for full excess for minor damage

This is one of the commonest myths and it doesn’t happen that way. Usually, very minor damage won’t be charged completely and if it does happen, can be at lowest amount. Amazingly, all our fleets of rental cars are ever fully services and they are in their better mechanical conditions.

You will incur a cost for full day even if you pick up the car late

There is always misconception about car rentals that you can be charged for a full day even if you pick up the car late. The fact is this isn’t true. Unlike others, for our case, we do things differently whereby if you pick up the vehicle at 5:00pm, your day fee runs up to 5:00pm the next day. We don’t charge you for the day you have not used the car. We can also provide half day hire on week days and this is perfect for travelers with limited time.

You can book even on last minute-simply walk in and hire a car without pre-booking

While it is possible to book a car even on a last minute, there are higher chances of not finding one considering the high demand. There is a lot to be put together including correct paperwork, and other process. This is why you must pre-book your vehicle to avoid any chances of missing your rental car.

Car rental companies don’t check for driving convictions

This is false—driving convictions are always checked for. Just ensure that you are honest from the very start. Drivers will be required to present their national insurance number plus valid driving license. Be aware that some convictions may lead to cancellation of your rental car booking. Take note that insurance cover most companies provides only caters for the vehicle excluding visitors.

Uganda’s Olympic and Commonwealth Games Medalists

Olympic Games medalists

1968:  Mexico City, Eridadi Mukwanga, Boxing, Silver
1968:  Mexico City, Leo Rwabwogo, Boxing, Bronze
1972:  Munich, John Akii-Bua, Athletics, Gold
1972:  Munich, Leo Rwabwogo, Boxing, Silver
1980:  Moscow, John Mugabi, Boxing, Silver
1996:  Atlanta, Davis Kamoga, Athletics, Bronze

Commonwealth Games medalists

1954:  Vancouver, Patrick Etolu, Athletics, Silver
1958:  Cardiff, Thomas Kawere, Boxing, Silver
1962:  Perth, George Oywello, Boxing, Gold
1962:  Perth, Peter Odhiambo, Boxing, Gold
1962:  Perth, Francis Nyangweso, Boxing, Bronze
1962:  Perth, Kesi Odong, Boxing, Silver
1962:  Perth, Amos Omolo, Athletics, Bronze
1962:  Perth, Benson Ishiepai, Athletics, Bronze
1962:  Perth, John Sentongo, Boxing, Bronze
1966:  Kingston, Alex Odhiambo, Boxing, Bronze
1966:  Kingston, Mathias Ouma, Boxing, Bronze
1966:  Kingston, Benson Ocan, Bronze
1970:  Edinburgh, Judith Ayaa, Athletics, Bronze
1970:  Edinburgh, James Odwori, Boxing, Gold
1970:  Edinburgh, Leo Rwabwogo, Boxing, Silver
1970:  Edinburgh, Deogratias Musoke, Boxing, Silver
1970:  Edinburgh, William Koskei, Athletics, Silver
1970:  Edinburgh, Mohamed Muruli, Boxing, Gold
1970:  Edinburgh, Benson Masanda, Boxing, Gold
1974:  Christchurch, Silver Ayoo, Athletics, Silver
1974:  Christchurch, Men’s 4x400m, Athletics, Bronze
1974:  Christchurch, James Odwori, Boxing, Silver
1974:  Christchurch, John Byaruhanga, Boxing, Bronze
1974:  Christchurch, Ali Rojo, Boxing, Silver
1974:  Christchurch, Shadrack Odhiambo, Boxing, Silver
1974:  Christchurch, Ayub Kalule, Boxing, Gold
1974:  Christchurch, Mohamed Muruli, Boxing, Gold
1974:  Christchurch, Benson Masanda, Boxing, Bronze
1982:  Brisbane, Ruth Kyalisima, Athletics, Silver
1982:  Brisbane, Peter Rwamuhanda, Athletics, Silver
1982:  Brisbane, Victor Byarugaba, Boxing, Silver
1990:  Auckland, Justin Juuko, Boxing, Gold
1990:  Auckland, Godfrey Nyakana, Boxing, Gold
1990:  Auckland, Abdu Kaddu, Boxing, Bronze
1990:  Auckland, Charles Matata, Boxing, Bronze
1994:  Victoria, Frederick Muteweta, Boxing, Bronze
1994:  Victoria, Charles Kizza, Boxing, Bronze
1998:  Kuala Lumpur, Jackson Asiku, Boxing, Bronze
2002:  Manchester, Joseph Lubega, Boxing, Silver
2002:  Manchester, Mohamed Kayongo, Boxing, Silver
2006:  Melbourne, Dorcus Inzikuru, Athletics, Gold
2006:  Melbourne, Boniface Kiprop, Athletics, Gold
2006:  Melbourne, Martin Mubiru, Boxing, Bronze

How Safe is Self Drive in Uganda

Are you thinking of undertaking a self-drive tour in Uganda and wondering whether it is safe to do so? Do you have “safety” questions lingering in your mind regarding road trips in this beautiful African Country known as the Pearl of Africa? Well, let’s settle that doubt today. Uganda is one of the best places in Africa you can undertake a self-drive tour and this is because of the well-maintained and not-difficult-to-navigate roads. Thanks to the improvement in the road network, many travelers are now opting to undertake self-drive tours and explore the beauty of the Pearl of Africa. However, undertaking a self-drive tour in Uganda isn’t a piece of Cake and not for the faint-heated, considering the intense and chaotic traffic that will put your defensive driving skills to test.

Also, the remote areas of Uganda still prove challenging and dangerous for drivers to navigate owing to their poor nature (loose-surface roads with no signs). While we say Uganda is safe for self-drives, there are still high-crime rates especially in the Urban Centers, wildlife on the roads, and other hazards which when being careful can be avoided.

When undertaking self-drive tours in Uganda, there are a number of things that you need to consider. Most importantly, you will require an International Driver’s License and if you are a resident, a Ugandan Driver’s License is required.

Speed Limits

Depending on where you are driving, follow and observe the speed limits. The speed limit for driving in urban places or Trading Centers is 50 kilometers per hour, while on Ugandan highways it is 100 kilometers per hour and if you are driving on rural and gravel roads, the speed limit is 80 kilometers per hour. Even with these set speed limits, it is very common to find other drivers/riders going against these limits and hence end up on the bad side of the law. Also, driving against the speed limit means blowing your car Insurance covers hence you will be liable for any damages that will happen in case of accidents.

Transport Safety

When we mention transport safety, we mean three main factors that include the Rental Car you intend to use for the self-drive tour, the condition of the road, and the advisable speed on the road. While there are some Rental Cars without Speed Trackers, it doesn’t mean you won’t get into trouble with the roadside traffic officers. If you decide to drive a Car in dangerous Mechanical Conditions, go against the set speed limits, or don’t consider how bad the road looks before driving recklessly, you won’t guarantee your safety and that of other road users. Some road users (especially motorists) ignore traffic lights while others drive alone the pedestrian lanes. If you aren’t used to left-hand driving, it is also advisable to hire a driver.

The Condition of the Road

While most of Ugandan roads are well-maintained and relatively stress-free to navigate, there are those you will feel uncomfortable driving through. For instance, potholes on urban roads or rugged terrains in some regions require caution during the self-drive tour. Even though you have used those roads for so long, it shouldn’t be the reason for overspeeding as you might get more problems than you bargained for.

Safety of the Car

Before you hit the road for your self-drive tour, the safety of the Car should be evaluated because it is another thing that will determine whether the self-drive tour is safe or not. For this reason, your self-drive Rental Car should be checked for stability, braking systems, steering wheel, and wheel alignment among others prior to embarking on the trip.

Additionally, don’t allowed to be deceived by attractive rates because not all that glitters is gold. Pay more attention to the service quality because sometimes those low rates come with hidden costs that you aren’t aware of.

Long Term Car Rental in Uganda

We are flexible with our services and when it comes to lengthy or long rentals our prices becomes low. We give discounts on clients taking the car monthly or more. Clients also who rent a car in Uganda and then extend for more days. We can also give a discount for such rental. It is possible to extent your rental while on safari. Just send us an email, our representative will answer promptly, you may decide to communicate by phone or send a whatsapp.

With Monthly rentals, we do the car servicing, in case of mechanical breakdown, we fix the car and then continue with the journey. Our services are not only for clients going for safaris, we also cater for conference clients, NGO, different offices and etc.

In case the rental is around Kampala, even the 2 wheel drive cars can work. We have cars that can fit for long rental starting from Toyota VTZ to bigger 4×4.Our cars are equipped with the Jack, Wheel spanner and the spare tyre.

It is also possible to hire a driver on long rental, our driver guides can also drive office, or conference people, and they are knowledgeable about different cities and the roads. Enjoy our cheapest prices when you rent with us for long period.

We also give discounts for our returnee clients, depending on the number of days you prefer to rent the car. We book accommodations for our clients and also activities like gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking. This can be done by purchasing the permits prior to the rental.

It is optional, some clients decide to drive to Uganda wildlife Authority and purchase permits and book activities for themselves. We give information about different destination where clients want to go and also suggest accommodation for budget, Midrange or luxury on request.

When we purchase permits for our clients, we deliver them with the car at the airport, office or airport.  We wait our clients at the airport with placards written on their names.

Extended car hire can be a camping safari, rooftop/ground tent, self-driving or with driver, any type of car can work depending on the destinations and activities, It can be group tour or solo.