How To Travel Around Kampala City?
You can travel around Kampala either guide or by your self with a car from 4×4 Uganda car hire. Kampala is Uganda’s capital and largest city; it can be reached in just about 45 minutes if you are not caught by traffic on the way from the major international airport Entebbe. However, the small size of Kampala city makes it getting around easy and affordable. Many travelers to Uganda can’t leave without a visit to Kampala since it’s a center of many tourist attractions, many visit the city to do shopping, spend some time in a night club or just hang out with family and friend at a restaurant, so reaching the city you will automatically need transportation to travel around. Various means can be used including public transport to the more luxury and convenient private rental cars; however no matter what means you choose, you will get where you are going. Below are some of the means one can use to explore around Kampala city.
Travels with a Car hire Company
This is regarded as one of the most convenient way to get around Kampala, either on a self-drive or with a driver. Ounce you rent a car with a genuine car hire company around Kampala or in any other part of Uganda, you will get first service and free offers. Ounce in you self-drive car you will be in position to get where you are going much faster. Depending on which type of vehicle you want, car hire companies offers a wide range of car including Rav4, short and long, Toyota land cruiser TX and TS, Prado’s, Super Custom vans, Regius, Premios, and many more, they offer vehicles according to where you are going whether you are going for a conference, airport transfer, wedding, sightseeing tours among other . Best cars are given to make sure that the client gets the best out of his or her money. Prices are based on the type of the car to rent and the number of days you are going to be using the vehicle, but probably, most companies offer cars at prices starting from US$ 45 to 300 per day depending on the type of a car you are to rent. If you need a self drive car in Uganda just email to info@4x4ugandacarhire.com or call us direct on +256 751 552950 we are ready to rent you a car at affordable price
Using Public means like Mini-bus taxis
This is possibly the most used means of transportation around the city, public taxes are also known as ‘’Matatus ‘’in East Africa. Taxis work within and outside the borders of the city collecting up passengers along the way and many are stationing in a park and waiting for passengers. In Kampala you can’t fail to get a taxis to take you where you are going , many popular Taxis services areas around Kampala include Kamwokya, Wandegeya, Entebbe, Makyindye, Mengo, just to mention but a few, so be assured of exploring Kampala with the curtsey of public means. Prices range from UGX 500- 2000 per person depending on where you are going.
Private Special Hire Taxis
You can hire a special taxi to take you around Kampala in a shortest period of time possible. Special taxes are driven by smart and well trained driver who know each and every corner of the city, and they normally hire them from UGX 20,000 to 30,000 per person. The advantage of a hiring a tax is that it’s much safer and quicker and you will avoid the crowding and stress you get when you have to board a min-bus tax which is more of stopovers on the way for in and out passengers
Boda-Boda
It’s one of the easiest mean to use to reach your destiny around Kampala at your exact point or address not on a stop point like taxis. They are more expensive than public means their charges ranges from 1000-1000 while traveling around Kampala. However it’s not the best option for your safety, since boda-boda riders are known for over speeding and overtaking something that can put your life in danger
5- Public Coaster Buses
For group travelers around the city, coater offers the best especially those looking for affordable transport within the city or distant places like village or national park. If you need to rent a bus it’s always advised to rent from a car hire agency and get the best deal plus a professional and trusted chauffeur.
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