Giarda from Italy
Fantastic experience in Uganda! We had a small issue with the car, but everything was resolved within 24 hours. We will definitely rely on them again for our next trip to Africa!
From €3,800 pp | 24 days
Got time on your side? Uganda’s Grand Circuit is our most popular travel itinerary, combining game drives, primate trekking, cultural experiences and Uganda off the beaten track!
Scroll down below to see the day-to-day itinerary with route descriptions and lots of insider travel tips for Uganda. The trip includes car rental, accommodation (available in four price categories), gorilla and chimp permits and rafting (optional).
Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a Suzuki Jimny and travelling in low season. You can choose your accommodation preferences below.
You can book this Uganda tour with any other 4×4 in our fleet, except the RAV4.
Low season: March – May | Peak season: July – September + 20 December – February.
Prefer a private guided road trip? Travel with a driver-guide! This is an option you can select in the online booking form.
Gorilla trekking permit USD 800
Chimp trekking permit USD 250
Bed & Breakfast
Car rental with unlimited mileage
Car delivery to airport or hotel
Car insurance
24/7 roadside assistance
Uganda driving manual and roadmap
Travel Notes with driving directions and stops along the way
Driver – Guide
Electrical fridge
Rafting
Book Uganda’s Grand Circuit with stays in budget, mid-range or luxury lodges – or adjust it to your liking.
Fantastic experience in Uganda! We had a small issue with the car, but everything was resolved within 24 hours. We will definitely rely on them again for our next trip to Africa!
Uganda is a country that leaves no one indifferent. This adventure would not have been possible without Roadtrip Africa. From the very beginning, we received incredibly useful advice, and they responded quickly whenever needed. They are a very well-organized agency. We rented a car without a driver, and it’s truly reassuring to feel safe with companies like this.
We traveled through Uganda for five weeks with a car from Roadtrip Africa. Before our trip, we received plenty of information about Uganda, and all our questions were answered quickly and professionally. The staff on-site during the vehicle handover were very relaxed and always made us feel safe. Shortly before the end of our trip, our car wouldn’t start. Within an hour, a Roadtrip Africa staff member arrived and provided us with a replacement vehicle, allowing us to finish our journey as planned. Apart from that, the cars never let us down and got us safely through all the muddy roads – without getting stuck!
We recommend 24 days / 22 car rental days for this Uganda itinerary, spending two nights at each location. A Land Cruiser is required because of the road conditions in Karamoja and Kidepo National Park. Is time or budget not on your side? Then leave out Kidepo and hire an RAV4.
This route has the most driving hours of all our Uganda itineraries. Love being behind the wheel? You’ll thrive. Prefer to sit back and take in the views? Book one of our experienced local driver-guides.
Road conditions are good, but do expect the occasional pothole and speed bumps. Roads inside the National Parks are generally good dirt tracks, but Kidepo can be difficult after rain. Consult our Driving in Uganda Guide, which contains essential information when planning a self-drive holiday in Uganda.
Uganda’s Grand Circuit is possible to travel year-round.
Our Uganda Grand Circuit can be booked in four price categories:
Budget: Some mid-range lodges offer ‘Lazy Camping’ (glamping), where you sleep in an already set-up tent. There is a sanitary block that you share with other campers. Adding some ‘Lazy Camping’ nights in your Uganda tour works favourably for your budget, while you can still enjoy the lodge facilities.
Mid-range: This is your best option for comfortable, self-contained (‘en suite’) accommodations set in stunning locations which do not cost a fortune.
Semi-luxury: If you opt for luxury, we select barefoot luxury resorts which are intimate, have lots of privacy and high-quality service. Not every stop in Uganda allows for a stay in this segment, therefore we rather call it a semi-luxury trip.
Combo – Campsites & Lodges: Experience the best of both worlds: travel with camp gear and alternate camping in the bush with stays in lovely lodges.
Exploring Uganda on your own is great fun. At the same time, we know that planning a road trip here can feel overwhelming.
On this page, we share practical information to help you prepare. We’ve selected 12 important topics with guidelines, tips and frequently asked questions about self-driving and independent travel in Uganda. They’ll help you start your road trip with confidence.
