Rent a 4×4 Car in Kampala

Rent a 4×4 Car & get around Kampala city

Once in Kampala and you need a 4×4 car for Uganda self-drive, don’t delay to contact us. Our reservation agent is readily available to respond to your messages. Kampala is the capital of Uganda and the Centre for all genuine services including car rental. Reserve a hotel for a night stay and we shall find you there. Don’t forget to reserve a day for this city.

Best Cars for hire

For something cheap, the Toyota Rav 4 is a perfect option. Its seating capacity is four people including the driver though it has little legroom for the behind seats. The 4×4 Land cruiser Prado is raised from the ground and this makes it more befitting even for the potholed roads deep in the villages. It is big enough with more legroom and space for luggage. Pretty interior facilities and working air conditioning will make your ride to be more comforting.

Then those who fancy a vehicle that is more luxurious and as well fit to visit the rush areas in Uganda, the 4×4 Land cruiser V8 is a correct answer. Besides having appealing car facilities, the car is very strong and faster. For group tours, you can choose to rent a Safari van for 8-9 passengers and a coaster bus for a group of people that is fifteen or more.

Car rental cost in Kampala

A Toyota Rav 4 is available for rental at not more than 45 USD per day. Discounted offers are available for long term rental. The land cruiser Prado goes for 65 USD and the land cruiser V8 is at 80 USD per day. A safari van is for 70 USD and the coaster bus with a driver is at a fee of 140 USD per day less fuel.

Attractions in Kampala

There’s a lot to explore before you exit the capital for other areas in the country. Be sure to make a proper planning and draft a route to follow. With our 4×4 car you will get around and unearth these allures described below.

Bahai temple

Situated atop Kikaya hill, Bahai is popularly known as the mother temple of Africa. This religious structure welcomes a plethora of tourists who come in to appreciate its unique features. Getting to this place is very easier. If you are coming from Entebbe, you can use the expressway and connect to the northern bypass. Drive until you reach the Kalerwe roundabout to join the Gayaza road. Drive up to Kanyanya and branch off for a continuation to this area. For those who are coming from the areas of Kamwokya, Ntinda, Kiwatule, Najjera, Kyanja, Kisaasi, Nakasero, Kololo, Naguru and more, it is very easier to reach the temple. There are several routes to use.

Namugongo Shrines

Dedicated to the Uganda martyrs, these shrines are one of the worldwide renowned sites in Uganda. It is taken as the main area to remember the Uganda martyrs, people who were killed on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga after they failed to follow his rules and directives. Thousands of catholic and Anglican believers usually converge in this area on the 3^rd of June to commemorate the martyrs. These shrines are situated in Namugongo.

Uganda museum

For those who desire to delve into Uganda’s history, be sure to visit the Uganda museum. It is located near the British embassy in Kamwokya along Kira road. The place is home to several items that existed in the past like the old cars, musical instruments, radios, shoes, clothes, hunting tools, telecommunication devices to name but a few.

Kasubi tombs

Found in Kasubi, these tombs belong to the Buganda kingdom. It is the main burial place for all the kings of the Buganda kingdom. It differentiates itself unique with pretty housing structures that exist with grass thatched roofs. Entrance is allowed at a cost and once inside, there is a guide to take you around while feeding you with various historic information about the place.

Gadhafi mosque

This religious site was put up by the late Muammar Gadhafi, a popular Libyan president who was killed in October 2011. Located in old Kampala, this mosque ranks as the largest in East Africa. It welcomes several tourists who come to see its unique designs and as well soak up the available interesting religious information. From the mosque, you can also admire the breathtaking views of the entire Kampala city.

Best route to follow

For a remarkable day tour in Kampala exploring these places highlighted above, make sure to start with the Uganda museum. After connect to the Bahai temple. From here, continue to the martyrs shrines in Namugongo. After Namugongo, drive straight to the Kasubi tombs and finish with the Gadhafi mosque.

It majorly depends on where you are coming from. If you are coming from Gayaza, Kawempe or Masindi, you can choose to start with the Bahai temple. Then for those getting Jinja, you can branch off from Seeta and start with a visit to the martyrs shrines, thereafter continue to other places. Visitors from Busega, Masaka, and Mbarara, you are good to start with the tombs or Gadhafi mosque.

Other Rental Options

Take it with a driver. If you hate driving, dont wait to let us know and we provide the car with a professional driver. You pay an extra fee to meet his meals, and daily commission. Our drivers are friendly, good at speaking English and love what they do. You are required to share with him your travel plan especially if you are rotating around Kampala such that he can select the best routes to use without being interfered by traffic congestion.

Rent a Car with Rooftop tent. This is for those who love camping. The Land cruiser Prado with a rooftop tent is available for rental with camping gear at affordable price per day. The tent is waterproof and installed at the top of the vehicle. It comes with an inbuilt  mattress. Be sure to make arrangements in time such that we get for you something that is worth the money paid.