Camping Safaris in Uganda

Camping is a thrilling outdoor activity loved by travelers seeking adventure in nature. Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is among the top destinations in Africa for camping safaris due to its rich wilderness, scenic landscapes, and well-maintained campsites in protected areas. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a group of friends, or a family, a camping safari in Uganda guarantees unforgettable memories. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the country’s flora and fauna while sleeping under the stars.

Budget Camping Safaris in Uganda

Budget camping safaris are a favorite among travelers seeking affordability and adventure. You can opt for mobile tents provided by tour agencies or bring your own camping gear. Popular campsites are located within Uganda’s protected parks and reserves, providing access to essential facilities like clean bathrooms, warm showers, and cooking bandas.

Luxury Camping Safaris

For those seeking comfort, luxury camping in Uganda elevates your outdoor experience. Stay in permanent tented camps featuring modern amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, warm showers, electricity, and dressing mirrors. Enjoy the tranquility of private campsites with stunning views of Uganda’s iconic landscapes.

Prime Campsite Locations: Campsites are strategically positioned on hilltops, riverbanks, or near water bodies, offering breathtaking views and access to amenities.

Evening Campfire Moments: Spend evenings by the campfire sharing stories, enjoying freshly prepared meals, and marveling at the starry skies.

Wildlife Encounters: Wake up to the melodies of birds, the roar of a distant lion, or the grunts of hippos. Uganda’s safaris bring you closer to nature.

Safety Measures: Campsites are guarded by armed rangers, ensuring your safety throughout your adventure.

What to Expect on a Camping Safari in Uganda

Essential Items to Pack for Your Camping Safari

Small, durable tents
Warm clothing and sleeping bags
Insect repellents
Bright flashlights and headlamps
Power banks or extra batteries
Toiletries and first-aid supplies

Always remember that you should camp near a hotel, lodge or a campsite rather than heading deep down in the jungle all alone as it may put your life at risk like being attacked by fierce wild animals. You should as well take caution as going out of your tent in the night for a game drive or anything else, make sure that there is no any animal around to enter your tent. Do not forget to keep away food from your tent, this may attract baboons and monkeys near and always close the tent tight.

Best rental camping cars to hire for a safari in Uganda

One of the oldest but enthralling outdoor activities world wide is camping. This activity is mostly enjoyed by a group of friends, family searching for a stronger bond, creating everlasting memories together out in the jungle. This is a breathtaking moment compared to no other. In the night, enjoy the campfire, a delicious meal followed by the sound of crickets, group laughter among others. In the morning, wake up on birds’ music, the chilly morning breeze with a cup of coffee. This makes camping a special and thrilling tourists’ activity all over the world.

Toyota Rav 4

The Toyota Rav4 is an excellent choice for a camping safari in Uganda, especially for couples or families of up to four. It’s affordable, spacious for both passengers and luggage, and comes with features like AC, a CD/MP3 player, and great fuel efficiency. As a 4x4 SUV, it handles all terrains with ease, making it a reliable yet budget-friendly rental option for your safari adventure.

Land Cruiser Prado

The Land Cruiser Prado is a popular and affordable choice for camping safaris, road trips, business travel, and park tours in Uganda. It comfortably seats up to five people with enough space for passengers and camping gear. While more budget-friendly than a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser or camper van, it remains a reliable option. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or in a group, Exceptional Uganda Safaris offers the best rental cars for your camping adventure. Contact us to book your car today!

Safari Land Cruiser

This is the oldest and most famous safari vehicle used by tourists and can sit up to 7 people. The 4×4 safari land cruiser is strong and can manage rough terrains especially tourists’ destinations that are in remote areas of the country. The vehicle features a pop-up roof ideal for game viewing, adequate leg room, AC, cooler box having cold drinks to quench your thirst on your journey, large space for both cargo and passengers.

Recommended Campsites in Uganda

Murchison River Lodge

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Red Chilli Camp

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Leopard Rest Camp

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Mweya Peninsula

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Location: Lake Bunyonyi

Hire the Best Camping Vehicles for Your Uganda Safari

Jungle Uganda car rental provides reliable vehicles for camping safaris. Whether you need a rugged Toyota Rav 4, a fully-equipped camper van, or a Safari Land Cruiser, we ensure your journey is comfortable and convenient.

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11:36 15 Sep 24

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We had an incredible 15 days tour!Everything was perfectly organized. Great experience. We had a comfortable and spacious car and well prepared for their roads and lands.Special thanks to Gerald, our driver and guide! The itinerary was wisely done so that we could see,learn and enjoy about Ugandan people, its gorgeous landscapes and wild life. He is really well informed about all the tourist and other information about Uganda. He greatly contributed to our beautiful experience.Gerald is not only an excellent driver, but very professional, helpful, attentive, patient, flexible person, and always caring for the smallest detail to make the experience unforgettable and make you feel comfortableOur driver has been much more than a driver and a guide to us, we got to know his beautiful soul through all the long drives, multiple dinners and all the knowledge he has about his home country.We fell in love with Uganda and all the unique and diverse landscapes has to offer.Unforgettable experience and an amazing driver that you can’t miss it.Can only recommend that company and him :)Million thanks!

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08:06 13 May 24

Gerald was an awesome guide. He drove us to Jinja where he booked an amazing nile tour for us. He was very well informed and shared a bunch of tid bits about Uganda during the entire time he drove. He answered all of our questions. After that we did a self drive to Kibale, queen elizabeth national park, Bwindi, Bunyonyi, and Kigali, Rwanada where we met him at the airport. Durning our entire trip he was always available via WhatsApp to answer questions. He booked out gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking which was amazing!!! He also got us connected to recommend tour guides for other locations. He is very well connected and does NOT rip you off, a very honest guy! We almost did gorilla habituation which is double the price but he told us to do the trekking instead because then you get to be close to gorillas since they are more comfortable to humans. He knows Uganda very well and will ensure you have a wonderful experience based on what you want to do!

Xavier Rivera

20:59 14 Oct 23

The best experience of our lives discovering the pearl of Africa. Gerarld was the best host we could have had, he adapted the route 100% based on the weather since we are in the rainy season and we lived a 360 degree experience of the country, both seeing animals on the different safaris and getting to know the culture of the country by getting to know different people and sharing all the knowledge.100% recommended, good hotels and we ate very very well, both local and continental food (adapting to the different tastes of the group)

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13:42 12 Jun 23

Hiring Gerald as our driver was the best thing about our trip in Uganda. His priority is the customer service so he made sure we were satisfied with very details of our travel.Gerald is knowledgeable about his country and very passionate about his job.The price paid is totally worth it. Well, I highly recommend him as a driver.

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19:32 01 Jun 23

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17:33 28 Jan 23

Well where should we even start? It’s been such an amazing experience with Gerald and Matthias (his trainee) traveling and exploring Uganda! We would never have imagined this country as beautiful and full of joy as it is! Gerald made us feel very safe and loved the whole trip! We could talk about everything and ask him anything about everything and we had a LOT of questions! We really got to know the country and it’s local people! It’s been the best mixture of safari/tourist staff and the local experience for us! If it didn’t suited, we changed the itinerary for everyone’s happiness :-)! Gerald made it as easy as it sounds und his first priority was always getting the best out of everything for his clients - everywhere!After some days it didn’t feel like “guide and clients” anymore, it felt just like family!We’ll be back for sure and really looking forward doing further trips with you!See you soon!

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