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5 Tips for a self drive vacation in Uganda

Uganda is undoubtable one of the most safest and interesting places to go for a self drive vacation. Most of the Uganda roads have been renovated under the current government and this has facilitated a good road network around the country. Though this has been done successfully, its important to consider that Uganda is a third world developing country and therefore wont lack a few hickups, do not expect it to be like Europe or America. Most car rental companies like Auto rental Uganda provide you with very reliable cars vehicles among the fleet that can manouver the Uganda terrain successfully. There fore before you travel for a self drive vacation to Uganda, here are a few tips to get you adventuring Uganda on a self drive safari . Consider Driving at 80kms/hr to maximum. The maximum driving speed in Uganda is 80kms/hr on the main roads and minimumly 50kms/hr in the few centres. Forget the 120+ speed in some of the European countries. This in Uganda would get you in troub

Travel Tips for solo travellers on self drive in uganda

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Get ready to over come trouble before you travel This should actually be part of your plans before leaving for your trip, make copies of your passport, visas, ATM card, credit cards, birth certificate, driver’s license and other important documents or ID cards. Leave one copy at home with your family or a close friend, and take another to hide somewhere in your bag, away from the originals. This will save you much trouble if anything gets lost or stolen Always Keep your bag in front of you. Stick it to your mind how you are alone, and just like any other country criminal minded people will always look out to the “seemingly”lonely people. For women, the answer is simple: bring a purse or bag where the strap crosses over your body and rests on your hip. These can be easily held against the front of your body. For men, I recommend wearing a backpack as a frontpack. It may sound silly, but I’ve had numerous friends have thieves open their backpack zippers and pull out money, cam

Five Packing Tips for a Ugandan safari

Uganda is a small country compared to some of its neighbouring states like Kenya and Tanzania. Coming third and estimated at 236,040 km²   with over 56 tribes and an estimated population of 36 million poeple uganda is one of the most undiscovered treasures of this world. A lot of adventure it has to offer for the most memorable adventure   experience. Talk of being the primate capital of the world, harbouring half of the remaining endangered mountain gorillas, the chimpanzees, with over 10 national parks and game reserves, water bodies with the source of the longest river in the world where white water rafting and kayaking is done. The lush green vegetation, spectacular scenery not forgetting being the most friendly country with the most friendly people in the world.  However it is very much advisable that before you headout to this pearl of Africa, nomatta how accommodating it can be, consider packing a few most esscencials to give you a good start. Whether your on a self dr