Are you thinking of visiting Lake Mburo National Park and wondering whether you need to hire a car or opt for public transport means? Based on our many years of experience in organizing unforgettable safaris throughout Uganda and beyond, we would recommend hiring a car. This is because you will be guaranteed of freedom to stop at places of interest for photography, snacks, coffee, en-route lunch, or answering calls of nature. While there are many car hire companies in Uganda, few are credible and provide value for money.
Lake Mburo National Park is about 230 kilometers by road from Kampala city and it will take you about 4-5 hours of scenic driving to get to this safari destination. It is Uganda’s smallest savannah national park.
Some of the important tips we give travelers are to hire a good car that is well-suited for the park’s road conditions. These sometimes become muddy during wet seasons. Get a car with a large window for clear visibility, a car with air conditioning for comfort especially in the dry season where temperatures can rise up to 30oC, and an open roof for excellent game viewing experiences. Besides, below are some of the important tips for hiring a car to Lake Mburo National Park.
Why you should hire a car to Lake Mburo National Park
Generally, Uganda is stunning and you need freedom and time to explore its beauty, which you won’t be guaranteed when you take a public bus or taxi. You are likely to enjoy flexibility when traveling with a rented Car to see different places along the way.
How to book your car
Booking cars with us is as simple as making a phone call to the office via +256 774 950 238/+256 709 477 232 or sending an email to ugandasnationalparks@gmail.com to get a car of your choice.
Always book the car in advance
We may not guarantee you will get a car if you book last minute but if you do it at least 3-6 months in advance, you are sure of getting the best selection as well as availability of Cars that suit your budget, travel preference, and group size. Remember that the demand for Safari Vehicles is normally high during peak months- between June and September or December to February.
Documentation before hiring the car to Lake Mburo National Park
Before hiring a Car to Lake Mburo National Park, make sure that you have the basic documentation that includes a valid driver’s License, your Passport for International visitors/or a National ID for East African residents, and an International Driver’s permit.
Remember to always keep left when driving to Lake Mburo National Park or any other part of the country. Unlike what you are used to, Uganda is one of the few places where you have to drive on the left-hand side of the road.
Type of Cars to hire to Lake Mburo National Park
Depending on the number of passengers and budget, there are a number of options to hire to Lake Mburo National Park and they include Toyota Rav4, Safari Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado TZ/TX, Mini Vans, Super Customs, Coaster Buses, and others. These Cars are hired at different Rates but range between $40 per day to $150 per day without fuel and a driver.
Follow the speed limit at all times.
The speed limit will depend on where you are driving. For highways, the speed limit is as high as 100 kilometers per hour while for urban areas and trading centers, it is 50 kilometers per hour and below.
When driving in Lake Mburo National Park, the speed limit is 40 kilometers per hour, but you can even go slower when you sight different wildlife species of special interest. Besides the speed limit, there are a number of other park rules and regulations to be followed and these include not getting out of the car during a game safari drive because it is risky. Not hooting while driving through the park, no littering, and no off-track driving because it comes with fines/penalties.
We also hire cars to other destinations. In Uganda, don’t miss out on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Semuliki National Park – the birders’ paradise. While in Rwanda, you can consider visiting Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Akagera National Park.