4×4 Rent a Car Uganda offers the best East African road trip experience with reliable 4×4 cars for hire, self drive cars, and cars with rooftop tents for camping. Our 16 Days East African Road Trip gives you the chance to explore the most beautiful destinations in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, all in one amazing journey. Travellers from all over the world book with us because we provide affordable car rental prices, unlimited mileage, free airport delivery, and 24/7 roadside assistance all across East Africa.
Day-by-Day Itinerary For 16 Days East African Road Trip
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
You will be picked up from Entebbe International Airport by our driver and taken to your hotel in Kampala. After checking in, you can relax or enjoy a short city tour. Overnight in Kampala.
Highlights: Entebbe Airport, Kampala City, Local Markets.
Day 2: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Pick up your 4×4 car rental and start your adventure. Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, the biggest park in Uganda, known for powerful waterfalls and amazing wildlife. Enjoy a game drive and boat cruise on the Nile.
Day 3: Game Drive and Drive to Fort Portal
Early morning game drive to see elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos. Later, drive through beautiful countryside to Fort Portal, a green town near Kibale Forest.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
Go for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, known as the Primate Capital of the World. You can also visit Bigodi Wetland for a nature walk.
Day 5: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Go for an evening game drive to see tree-climbing lions and other wildlife.
Day 6: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Morning game drive and an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos and crocodiles. Overnight in the park.
Day 7: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Gorilla Tracking
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the mountain gorillas. This is one of the most exciting parts of the trip.
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Go for the amazing gorilla trekking adventure with your guide. Spend time with these gentle giants and take unforgettable photos.
Day 9: Drive to Volcanoes National Park – Rwanda
Cross the border to Rwanda and drive to Volcanoes National Park, known for more gorilla families and golden monkeys. Enjoy beautiful views of the Virunga Mountains.
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Day 10: Kigali City Tour – Drive to Tanzania
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and museums, then continue your journey to Tanzania through the Rusumo border.
Day 11: Visit Serengeti National Park
Enter the world-famous Serengeti National Park for amazing wildlife viewing. See lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and possibly the great migration.
Day 12: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the plains of Serengeti. You can choose to camp in your rooftop tent or stay in a lodge.
Day 13: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most beautiful natural wonders in Africa. Go for a game drive in the crater and spot rhinos, elephants, and lions.
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Day 14: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya
Cross the Isebania border into Kenya and enter Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s top safari destinations.
Day 15: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Enjoy a full day in Masai Mara. Watch wildlife, visit a Maasai village, and see the endless savannah plains.
Day 16: Return to Kampala – End of Trip
Drive back to Uganda through Busia border. Return your 4×4 car and prepare for your flight back home from Entebbe Airport.
Cars Available for the 16 Days East African Road Trip
At 4×4 Rent a Car Uganda, we have a wide range of strong and reliable cars perfect for this long adventure:
- Toyota Land Cruiser with rooftop tent
- Toyota Prado TX or TZ
- Land Cruiser V8 and VX
- Toyota Hilux Double Cabin
- Safari Van for group trips
All cars include:
- Comprehensive insurance
- Unlimited mileage
- Roadside assistance
- GPS navigation
- Camping gear (optional)
What to Expect on This Trip
- See the Big Five animals in East Africa.
- Enjoy gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda and Rwanda.
- Experience the Great Migration in Tanzania and Kenya.
- Cross four East African countries with one car rental.
- Camp under the stars with our rooftop tents.
- Meet friendly local people and taste African food.
Best Time to Travel To Uganda
The best time for this 16 Days East African Road Trip is June to October and December to February, during the dry seasons when roads are easier and wildlife viewing is best.
Book Your East African Road Trip Today
Start your adventure today with 4×4 Rent a Car Uganda, your trusted partner for self-drive car rental, camping safaris, and guided tours in East Africa. Whether you are going on a safari, visiting the national parks, or exploring Uganda’s beautiful countryside, we have the perfect 4×4 self drive cars for you. Simply email us now at info@4x4rentacaruganda.com to talk to our friendly reservations team, or just whatsapp us at +256-792267836 to chat with us directly.
