A safari in Uganda is one of the most amazing overland trips in Africa that opens up opportunities to encounter some of the most iconic wildlife species and intriguing tribes. The captivating lakes, rivers, mountains and forests are home to up to 345 mammal species (including Big Five & Gorillas), up to 1060 bird species (50% of Africa’s bird species), 142 reptile species, 501 species of fish and up to 86 amphibian species not to mention the 56 heterogeneous tribes each with a unique way of life.
Are you planning to safari Uganda alone, as a couple, family or small group and would love to travel privately?, we highly recommend you rent a safari car in Uganda that fits your budget and the number of people you are traveling with. Follow the 6 steps below to help you book your next 4×4 safari rental car in Uganda so you can save money and time when planning your next Uganda safari adventure.
Step 1- Go Online
The best way to get a safari car in Uganda is by going online and browsing through available options. There are various car rental companies ready to serve you and the best way to access their websites is through Google, Bing or any other search engine. Check through the first 10 to 20 results but don’t go for the first company you see, check out the available 4×4 cars and compare prices, terms and conditions as well as reviews from past clients before making final decision.
Step 2- Choose a safari car
There are a variety of 4×4 cars available seating between 2 to 9 people comfortably and these include the Rav4, Land Cruiser Prado, Safari land cruiser, Tourist van, Rooftop tent Land cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Hilux, Hardtop land cruiser to mention but a few available for self drive and driver-guided safaris. Make sure you choose one that not only fits your travel budget but can accommodate the number or people you traveling with comfortably along with their cargo.
Step 3- Inquire
The next step is to inquire or request a quote from one or more Uganda car rental companies through the following ways.
- Filling in the website contact form requires your name, email, subject and brief info about what you want including dates and type of cars.
- Use your mail to send messages to the company email address.
- Call or WhatsApp through the telephone or mobile numbers listed on the website.
- Visiting the office to make a reservation in person.
Step 4- Negotiations
Once your inquiry has been received at the reservations desk, you will be replied to with all available options including prices, inclusions, terms and conditions. Start negotiating and haggling with reservations personnel and don’t forget to request for a discount if you are hiring the safari car in Uganda for a long-term period. Once you have finally agreed upon a price, then an invoice will be sent to your mail including all the booking details and company bank account.
Step 5- Make a deposit
You will need to make a deposit of the total amount to confirm the reservation of your safari car rental in Uganda online or in person. Most car rental agencies request a 30% to 50% deposit made to their bank or mobile money account through direct transfer or online using digital payment methods like PayPal & Pesapal which are much faster and cheaper.
Step 6- Confirm reservation
Once the deposit has been reflected on the company’s bank account, the reservations team will send you a notification message and with a confirmation message informing you that the 4×4 car has been reserved for you on the requested dates ending the booking process.
Are you planning an Uganda safari adventure this season and would love to rent a safari car in Uganda for self drive or driver-guided trip?, we at Uganda Car Rental Deal will be more than happy to offer you our services. We have a fleet of well-serviced 4×4 cars ready to traverse the national parks and attractions offered at amazingly affordable rates guaranteed to suit your personal needs and budget. Just get in touch with us today by sending an email to info@ugandacarrentaldeal.com or call us now on +256-779232316 to speak with our reservations team.
