I and my wife booked a rooftop tent car for self-drive in Uganda and we worked with Moses from 4×4 Car Hire Uganda. Our booking period was so quick as we were on our holiday in Zanzibar and then we got a mind to go to Uganda and see the chimpanzee and gorillas before 01^st July 2024 when the permits will be increased from $ 200 to 250 and $ 700 to $ 800 US per person.

Through our what’s app communication Moses was so very fast in responding to our questions and to make the matters simple we finalized our primates trekking deal and we were supposed to send the money to book them before our arrival and he advised that since we have less than a week to arrive better we use the western union means to send him the money and we were like scared but before we decided to wire him the money he provided all his credentials like passport copy, phone number and the address and then we effected the pay.

Professionally, trusted and reliable, this guy is he went ahead and withdraw the money and he notified me receiving the money and then he went and paid for our permits and what made him to fully trust him taking images of the permits and he shared them with me.

Therefore, we confirmed the 4×4 rooftop tent jeep and all the camping gears and we again confirmed the discussion of our route that was East – North – Southern route trying to match with the dates of our permits already paid from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Upon arrival at the nice-looking renovated Entebbe Airport, we met with Mike a colleague to Moses and we went into a detailed briefing about the car and looking at it we started mesmerizing about our route and he showed us everything regarding the car and the camping gears, we took video of it so that on the last day we bring the jeep as we took it.

Since, this first day our stopover was Jinja we started the journey and we gave Mike a rift up to the express highway point of Kajansi for him to proceed to office in Kampala and we continued with the express highway as way of dodging the traffic flow in the Kampala city center. Reaching the national stadium “Namboole” we left the express highway and joined the Jinja highway and here the traffic was flowing and when we reached Mukono town we took the right way Katosi – Jinja highway until the bridge.

You may ask yourself how I came to know these routes but remember from our briefing whole this was advised by Mike. We drove over the new Jinja bridge and then we took the route to the former Bujjagali falls and around 04PM we arrived at the Nile River Explorer Camp and then we parked as directed by the camp staff and then started setting up our 20 minutes rooftop tent.

We used the camp’s wash rooms and around 07PM we entered the camp’s restaurant and ordered for the dinner and also, we enjoyed the country “Nile Beer” that is an icon of the River Nile we stayed along the shores. While in Jinja you can participate in so many adventurous activities like the white-water rafting, bungee jumping, water bugging, tubing the Nile, water sliding which we did complementary due to we took our night at this camp managing the water sliding. Then in the evening in a group with other travelers we enjoyed the sunset the boat cruise and this cruise goes towards the turbines of the Owen falls and it is amazing though some snacks are complementary served the boat cruise comes with the open bar.

After on our next day we visited the source of the Nile and took a local boat towards the exact point of the source. Visiting here you will listen to the various “Lusoga” words calling you to support the ladies and men selling souvenirs and jewelries locally crafted by them.

After here we leisurely drove to the Sipi Falls at Mount Elgon and here arriving in the evening with the interesting and amazing undulating landscapes we took the camping space at the Moses’ camp and then manager of this camp did brief us some of the activities to do next day.

Early morning after our breakfast, we embarked on the walk to the Sipi Falls and reaching here is so amazing and you can take photos of different possess and my wife didn’t want to leave the point. Later, we visited the local communities experiencing the coffee tour and here we got a chance to learn how the coffee process from garden to cup taste.

Since we had enough days on this holiday, we took a free day just observing the weather and temperature of the area. We interacted with the locals explaining to us their norms and rituals and enjoyed the board game.

The next day with our 4×4 rooftop tent jeep we continued to Moroto via the Pian Upe game reserve and this reserve has much more interesting wildlife and landscapes to offer and took a game drive and with our ranger Jasper we spotted so many wildlife, birds and butterflies.

Later, we drove to Kara-tunga camp and we took our lunch from their menu course and then in the evening we raised our tent for the overnight stay. But if you have more money saved for your holiday with the Kara-tunga camp you can arrange extra amazing stay within the local communities and you will have experiences like the goat roasting in the night with the locals.

While heading to Kotido and Kaboong take an interesting en-route visit to the Nakapelimuro village which is among the biggest local villages in East Africa. Here you will be met by the community leaders and the village members and experience their daily day life and culture.

Today we arrive in Kidepo Valley National Park and upon arrival proceed to the Kidepo Savannah Lodge parking lot and then from the reception we were allocated the camping ground for our jeep and the then raised our rooftop tent. Lunch from the camp’s restaurant and then in the evening we took game drive with our park ranger as we not advised not to go alone.

With Kidepo when it rains in the mountains of Moroto sometimes water flow tends to run towards into the park Narus River so if you are not keen you may find that it is full and you cannot again access the starting point of the journey and it is advisable to go with rangers who have the knowledge of this park to always not be affected by such incidents.

Then the next day we had a full day game drive in this park and much more wildlife was spotted and while on game drive just in your sides you have scenic view of the undulating landscapes. After game drive we visited to the nearby communities to the park and the common one is the Lorukul village and we interacted with them and much was experienced about their daily day life and culture.

After Kidepo we transferred to Murchison Falls National Park and we spent 02 nights in this park and camping at Fort Murchison Camp and enjoyed staying here as the area is hot, we spent day chilling at the swimming pool point. Game drives in Murchison are so much rewarding with the wildlife viewing and bird watching. The park has got several tracks to follow and here you can easily spot the big cats and other wildlife species.

After game drives in the northern sector, you can also enjoy the unforgettable boat cruise to the bottom of the falls and for those looking to spot the rare shoe bill can take the boat to the delta. Also, after the boat cruise to the bottom of the falls you can hike to the top of the falls and expect to the Uhuru falls and this an adventure for those that are fit.

More so, if you don’t hike then visit to the top of the falls and you will have the interesting view of the falls flowing through the rock gorge as it flows towards the delta. Then travelers with rooftop tent jeep camping on top of the falls it is so amazing and you can arrange with the park officials to provide with the security.

Drive through the Budongo forest towards the Kibale Forest National Park in the Kabarole region and on your way, you will spot the fabled Mountain Rwenzori ice cones and from here you will have more extra tourist’s places to visit and that is if you have enough time.

On our holiday we visited the chimpanzee in the tropical rain forest of Kibale and the walk took us almost 2 – 3 hours and then we met the creatures and we took unforgettable photos and videos. After we returned to our camp for our lunch and then in the evening, we took a nature walk in the Bigodi wetland looking for the rare shoe bill and more primates.

Explore the Kabarole undulating landscapes visiting the beautiful crater lakes and the beautiful falls. Spend the night in the mother nature of Lake Nkuruba campsite and you can engage in various activities. Enjoy the community walks and cycling, the cultural visits and why not you can experience the historical palace of the region.

While on our way to Queen Elizabeth National Park we took en-route visit to the Mountain Rwenzori and here we did a short hike of Mutoma trail and it was so rewarding with the interesting view of green covers and birds. Enjoy the boat ride along the Kazinga channel that connects Ramsar Lake George into Lake Edward and on this cruise expect the view of more wildlife and birds along the shores.

Through the Ishasha southern sector around the noon search for the rare tree climbing lions in the branches of the fig tree. Transfer to Bwindi Forest and stay at Karungi Camp or the Rushaga Gorilla Camp where we stayed and eating our dinner in their nice raised restaurant.

The next day we transferred to the park offices for the briefing about the mountain gorillas and after we were allocated to the Bweza gorilla family and it took us like 03 hours walking into the jungle and upon reaching the gorilla it was amazing as this group has the juveniles and the big silver back. After return to the camp and after we drove to Lake Bunyonyi at Bunyonyi Overland where we stayed in our rooftop tent for 2 nights enjoying the cool breeze of the lake.

After all these experiences return our journey back to Entebbe and en-route to Lake Mburo and here we experienced the bicycle tour game drives with a ranger and our place of stay was the eco – friendly Leopard Camp and thereafter we drove to Entebbe – Nakawuka mabamba wetland and here we took local boat ride along the swamp looking for the rare shoe bill. Then the next day we had to handle over the jeep and we want to appreciate this company for their good and reliable service! Please book your car of choice and we offer discounts during the low season (April – May & November) and you can make deposit pay via our online method of payment.