Self drive in Uganda is one of the most thrilling activities one can do to enjoy in the Pearl of Africa and beyond her borders. Most places to go in Uganda and beyond are places in remote places and the roads to get you there have rugged terrain.

One always needs a 4×4 vehicle to navigate through the hash terrain to ensure their safety and comfortability. For getting to the destination, one must be well equipped with knowledge on how to use google maps and location so as not to go astray along the way.

Google map usage is the easiest way one can get to their destination with no inconveniences on matters pertaining routes, traffic free roads, good roads among others.

What to do Prior to your Trip

Download the Google maps app from either Google Play store or Apple store on your phone and make it a must that its updated.

Download offline maps to help you navigate in areas where there is no network or proper internet connection. Theses areas are usually outside the city so the offline map is often useful in such events.

Enable the GPS (Global Positioning System) on your full charged mobile phone or any other device and also have back up power bank in case phones runs short of battery.

Learn basic road rules and regulations of driving in a foreign land, search for the rugged roads and prepare in advance.

How to Use GPS on a Safari in Uganda and beyond.

Enter your intended destination: Many people come to Uganda for tourism purposes and visit places such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Murchison falls national park among others.

Therefore, you enter any destination in your google maps and it will show you from your destination how to get there. Showing you the hour you will spend to get there, routes.

Follow the routes indicated on the map as it eases navigation to your destination.

Offline mode usage: since you downloaded the offline mode, you can still navigate the routes even where internet is not a gem, or areas with poor connectivity.

Best and Popular self drive cars for hire in Uganda

While planning for a self drive adventure in the pearl of Africa, its important you get to know the right car you need to use on your trip and you can choose from our wide selection of cars that do include; small compact SUVs like a Toyota RAV4, Land Cruiser Prado, Land Cruiser V8, Land Cruiser GX manual , Safari van and more. These are full time 4x4s are reliable enough to get you anywhere in Uganda with ease.