Why Hire A Driver In Uganda For Your Next Road Trip

For one to be eligible to drive a car in Uganda, he/she must be a holder of a valid driver license issued by the country of residence permitted to drive in Uganda for three months if the driver license is in English. After the 3 months period has expired each driver will be expected to obtain a Ugandan driving license but if a driver’s license is not in English, then a driver must be holding an approved notarized translation of his driver’s license and as an alternative way any driver may acquire an international driving permit before coming into Uganda but note that there are a few traffic rules and regulations in place governing car driving which include;

1. The minimum age for driving is 18 years.
2. The speed limit on highways is 100 km/h (62 mph), outside built up areas – 80 km/h (50 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban built up areas.
3. It is illegal to drive any motor vehicle without valid driver license.
4. To use of a mobile phone whilst driving is illegal.
5. Drivers and all passengers are required to wear protective seat belts.
6. Motorcycle riders must wear protective helmets.
7. It is illegal to drive under the influence of drink or a drug. The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.08%.
8. A rear-facing baby seat must not be fitted into a seat protected by an active frontal airbag.
9. At intersections, drivers must give way to traffic from his right.
10. The third-party insurance is mandatory.

Many tourists as well as locals will find this really exhausting and to avoid going through all this hassle of following rules and regulations of self driving in Uganda, we at Rent Car Uganda recommend you a book an experienced , well trained and licensed Uganda driver to take you around Kampala city , the parks or any other destination in Uganda. 

Compared to the cheap, private and flexible self drive trips, when you decide to hire a driver in Uganda for a safari, business or leisure road trip, you are guaranteed to enjoy the following benefits; 

1. Comfort. The exhausting experience of driving is left alone and you enjoy the drive like a boss with only your eyes activated to capture every bit of the scenery andother attractions.
2. Safety. The tourists and their belongings like the camping gears, phones, cameras and other road trip materials are safe from thieves since you are sure of who is driving you and the tourists’ safety is guaranteed.
3. In case of car breakdown, the driver guide always has the mechanical knowledge to get the vehicle back on road again.
4. Map Knowledge– The driver has the best knowledge about road maps countrywide and prevents you from getting lost around.
5.  Travel knowledge – The driver has knowledgeable or accurate and updated information about Uganda national parks, towns and other travel and tourism destinations.
6.  Tourist guide knowledge – Drivers  are experienced in long distance driving, proper handling of tourists and tour guiding.

If you are searching for a driver for hire in Uganda for business, leisure or safari tour, simply call us today on +256-758540071 / +256-779232316 or send an email to info@rentcaruganda.com to and we will be more than happy to get you a rental car + driver for hire at affordable rates that suit your budget and needs.