Self-drive camping in Uganda (rent a car and camping equipment)
Uganda is home to 10 national parks where travelers can go on self-drive camping safari. So if you are an overland safari adventurer or budget traveler, you can hire a fully equipped car rental and camping equipment at affordable prices. It requires preparation and planning with a trusted car rental company. A 4×4 car is a requirement with its capacity to mount on all your camping gears.
There are plenty of designated camping spots in several national parks including in Bwindi national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. In these parks there’s more to wildlife viewing while in mountainous parks like Mount Elgon, Mgahinga and Rwenzori’s more about hiking through beautiful scenery than spotting wildlife.
Ugandan camping trip allows visitors to participate in several activities including:
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Golden monkey tracking
- Early morning and evening game drives
- Boat cruise safaris
- Walking safaris
- Bird watching
- Hiking
Areas to set up campsites are mostly found in the park where the Ugandan wildlife authority deems suitable. Visitors who intend to go camping in Uganda should know that the campsites are not fenced or enclosed which means that wild animals can get nearer. You need to be extra careful leaving your tent open or food around the camp. Baboons are crazy animals that can steal anything from food to cameras. Besides, there are hyenas in Queen Elizabeth national park which roam freely at night.
