A complete guide to a self-drive safari to Mt. Rwenzori National Park provides a deep insight into location, accessibility (discover the best routes), tourist attractions, what to do on a self-drive, where to stay, when to visit, and everything else.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park self-drive safaris provide a perfect opportunity for you to be part of the thrilling Rwenzori mountaineering adventure. The best routes to embark on a self-drive safari tour to Mt. Rwenzori Mountain National Park. 4×4 self-drive rental cars in Uganda are the best choice when it comes to self-drive road trips to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
Getting There –the best routes to Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Getting to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park from the heart of Kampala/Entebbe takes between 7 and 8 hours’ drive. Two self-driving routes commence from the heart of Entebbe or Kampala. You can drive from Kampala or Entebbe via the Masaka-Mbarara-Bushenyi route and taking this route allows you to make a stopover at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe.
Self-drive travelers with adequate time can also branch off to Lake Mburo National Park in Kiruhura to explore the wonders in this protected area in addition to the Rwenzori Mountains.
The other alternative route takes visitors from Entebbe or Kampala city via Mityana to Mubende via Matiri Forest to Fort Portal to Kasese route. En route via this self-drive tour route allows you to make a stopover at the beautiful Fort Portal Tourism City. The two routes come with breathtakingly stunning landscapes characterized by extensive tea farms and the backdrop views of the Rwenzori Mountain ranges.
Mount Rwenzori National Park is also accessible from the surrounding protected areas like Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park, and Semliki National Park or Reserve. Due to their proximity to the lush Mt. Rwenzori National Park, it is possible to have combined experiences from other protected areas and numerous adventures in the Rwenzori Mountains.
By air; guests can also take flights from Entebbe International Airport (EBB)/Kajjansi Airfield to Kasese Airfield. From Kasese Airfield, you can easily connect to Mt. Rwenzori National Park in a 4×4 vehicle.
Where to Rent a Car
You can easily rent a a car in Uganda from a well established car rental agency. Some of the selected agencies that are recommended for a reliable service include;
- Car Rental Uganda
- Car Hire Uganda
- Budget Rentals Uganda
- Kampala Car Rentals
- 4×4 Uganda
- Self Drive Uganda
Where to stay on a self-drive safari in the Rwenzoris
Available places to book for an overnight stay on a self-drive safari in Mt. Rwenzori National Park include Rwenzori Turaco View Campsite, Ruboni Community Camp, and Equator Snow Lodge. Visitors can also opt for an overnight stay in Nyakalengija Campsite, and many accommodation options in Kasese town.