Comments on: The Best 2 Week Itinerary for a Self Drive Uganda

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Fri, 10 May 2024 08:36:44 +0000

In reply to Peggy. Peggy, When we were we felt safe the entire time. I would suggest that if you want to do it mostly independently, you get a rental car and driver so you don't mistakenly drive someplace that might be a little risky. Have fun!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:58:24 +0000

Hi Corinne and Jim! Loved reading this blog and then of course listened to your wonderful podcast. Sounds like you had an amazing trip to Uganda. My husband and I are wanting to do a similar trip in July 2025 but noticed the US travel advisory is level 3–reconsider travel. I’m not sure when you went there, but it seems like it has been at that level for a lt last a couple years now. I’m reading all kinds of different opinions about safety there from it’s totally safe to don’t go. What was the situation when you were there and do you have any advice on safety if we do go?
Thank you!
Peggy

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:12:01 +0000

In reply to Kevin. Hi Kevin, I believe you will probably save money for booking on your own, which is super simple nowadays. In the past, I do think it was easier for them to book but times have caught up in Uganda, and the Internet is pretty good in most areas. Book it yourself! Corinne

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:15:52 +0000

Hi! Thanks for letting us be part of your experience and for helping us in planning a journey through Uganda! :)

I have one question: We are planning to rent a car with Roadtrip Africa as well, but we’re not sure if it’s better to book one of their offered itineraries where they even prebook the accomodation for you. Or if it’s just as easy and significantly more budget friendly to only rent the car from them and organize the rest of the trip on our own?

Do you have any input on this which could help us?

Thanks in advance! :)

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:00:58 +0000

In reply to Gwen. Gwen, Yes, we booked lodges, gorillas, and chimps beforehand. The other stuff we booked as soon as we arrived in the parks. We rented a car and they did all of our paperwork for us. Piece of cake. I think anyone that is working with you will book. Just ask.

By: Gwen

Gwen — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:57:56 +0000

Hi Corinne,
Did you book the parks entrees and gorilla permit in advance? Who booked it for you? Do you have a good agency to recommend? Where were you staying? Camping or in lodges? Did you book those in advance too?
Thanks gwen

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 09:04:28 +0000

In reply to Lizie. Hi Lizie, Lake Mburo was our first stop. We just did game drives, nothing more. We really enjoyed the park. It's gorgeous.

By: Lizie

Lizie — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 05:51:44 +0000

Hi! We are wanting to visit Lake Mburo when we go to uganda next week but when I email them on setting up a drive the details are not clear. What exactly did you do when you visited? Anything you would recommend? Thank you!

By: Jim Vail

Jim Vail — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:39:37 +0000

In reply to Steve. Hi Steve, we went with RoadtripUganda.com for our self drive. Friends of ours booked a car with a guide through MatokeTours.com and they had a great experience as well. I hope you have an awesome adventure!

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 08:36:19 +0000

Hi Corinne,
We have our air tickets to Entebbe booked but we are unsure which self drive rental company to go through. Did you have a guide drive you or who did you rent through.