Popular Routes to follow for road trips in Uganda

 

Road trips in Uganda  are a thrill of an experience which help us discover the pearl of Africa’s stunning natural beauty which includes; various game parks and reserves, beautiful water bodies such as lake Victoria, lake bunyonyi, lake albert, lake George amongst others, mountains such as; Rwenzori mountains, Mountain Mufumbiro, mountain Elgon etc.

With this guide, we will take you through the best road trips in Uganda, the places to visit while there and safety precautions on how to have the best road trip in Uganda to have the thrill of an adventure while in Uganda, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a onetime traveler, be rest assured that this guide will help you plan an unforgettable road trip in Uganda

Best routes for road trips in Uganda

1. The Nile route for road trips in uganda

   : this is the most popular route for road trips in Uganda that stretches right from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda to Jinja, eastern Uganda. With this route, there are a lot of scenic things to see which include;

Mabira forest: this is one of the biggest forests in Uganda and Africa as a continent at large having a lot of flora and fauna with over 300 species of trees such as mahogany, fig trees etc. on addition to that, the forest is a home for a variety of animals such as monkeys, birds, bush pigs etc.

Source of the Nile: this is where River Nile originates from Lake Victoria and it has a lot of numerous activities which include; boat tours to explore the surrounding waters, fishing, bird watching amongst other activities.

Jinja city: this is one of the charming towns and also regarded as one of the best towns in Uganda with a lot of beautiful things such as beautiful hotels, Jinja central market, and beautiful lodges and among others.

Sipi falls: a beautiful waterfall located in the eastern Uganda, known for its stunning scenery and the great hiking activities.

Accommodation while on the Nile route; there are various accommodation facilities such as lodges, motels, guest houses and hotels, ranging from budget friendly, middle range budgets and luxury options. Your pocket talks which kind of accommodation you would opt for; take a look my friend.

Jinja Nile resort- a five star resort with comfortable rooms and suits that anyone would wish to sleep in.

Sipi falls resort- a mid-range accommodation facility that is located near the sippi falls

Mbale guest house- a budget friendly guest house that is located in mbale, try it and you won’t regret the experience.

2. The western Uganda route

   : this is also one of the best routes that one can embark on while planning to have a road trip in Uganda, taking you from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, passing through Queen Elizabeth national park, nice looking landscapes, and plantations of tea. Western route has districts such as Mbarara, Bushenyi, kasese, kabale, Rukungiri, Kanungu and Ntungamo.

Just like the Nile route, the western Uganda route has a lot of beautiful places to visit with beautiful things to see. Take a brief look my dear,

Queen Elizabeth national park; this is one of the most popular national parks in Uganda located in the western region having a variety of wildlife to view and study, birds to watch and a lot of numerous activities to exploit for example; nature walks, sighting of tree climbing lions, chimpanzee trekking among others.

Lake Bunyonyi; a beautiful lake with lots of activities that people on road trips can enjoy. These activities include the following; boat cruises, bird watching, fishing, and hiking amongst others. Don’t miss out on this beautiful scenery known for its atmosphere and diverse wildlife.

Rwenzori mountains national park: a UNESCO world heritage site with a lot of things to exploit such as hiking the beautiful mountains.

Fort portal; this is a beautiful city known because of its beautiful scenery like vibrant markets, historic sites etc.

Accommodation; various accommodation facilities beginning from luxury ones, midrange lodges and the budget friendly options. These include; Mweya safari lodge, bush lodge in Queen Elizabeth national park, chimpanzee forest guest house, Lake Bunyonyi overland camp.

 

3. The karamoja route 

   this one takes you from the city center to kidepo valley national park passing through the various rugged landscapes and traditional villages. With places to visit such as;

Kidepo valley national park- considered the most remote national park in Uganda with a lot of beautiful scenery to see and enjoy with a lot of wildlife

Karamoja region- a vast and rugged area in the northern Uganda with interesting cultures.

Napak cultural site- a park that showcases traditional huts and the karamoja way of life.

Accommodation; a lot of various accommodation facilities such as kidepo savannah lodge, Apoka safari lodge, karamoja safari hotel, kidepo valley national park campsite, Mbale backpackers.