Tourists on safaris in Uganda always wonder whether to come along with their little children or not. Probably because of the rigid schedules and nature of the country that scares them off, thinking that safaris are only geared toward adults.
However, long gone are the days when it was a hustle to travel with children in Uganda. Now Uganda safaris are safe with accommodating destinations that enrich active and curious kids without any worries of harming them. Tours in Uganda’s wild are ones that you shouldn’t wait for your kids to grow old enough, anytime you can always have it.
Whether you are looking to a self-driven safari in Uganda or a a car rental with a driver, choosing the most appropriate vehicle to use is very important. Having a wrong car on a trip can get you a life time trip memory for all the wrong reasons. Even if choosing the right vehicle is somewhat challenging, one can always never fail to get one in Uganda.
Choosing the perfect car for a Uganda safari depends on the destinations one is going to, number of people, distance to the destinations, number of days, nature of the roads and so many others. And if in Uganda, and with children, give a thought to the vehicles below.
Land and Range rovers
This is a wild beast that all travelers can be sure of hitting any terrain in Uganda, whether a smooth landscape or a rugged scape, it can never fail any place in the pearl of Africa. It is famous for its capability to ride even up the hilliest places. The front and rears seats are these that are so comfortable to both the adults and children, that even when a vehicle bumps into a pothole, you hit it with comfort. Range rover combines both luxury and refinement, and without any doubt, it is still the world’s renowned prime vehicle for safaris in Uganda, and with kids, it’s simply perfect.
Super custom/ Hiace van/ Mini-bus
This is the most perfect vehicle for a group or family tour. It is such a comfortable car carrying up to 14 people and with enough space for luggage. Note that the luggage space depends on the number of travelers, and if with children, the super custom surely works out. The days to spend on the Uganda safari also count because the longer the safari, the more luggage needed than shorter safaris. If it’s a game drive to expose your children to Uganda’s wildlife, a super custom with a pop-up roof becomes more convenient allowing trotters to have clearer views of the wild and the beautiful scenery.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Whether the Uganda safari goes through the rugged terrain to Kidepo Valley national park, or the smooth highway to Queen Elizabeth national park, a Toyota Land cruiser is an on point vehicle for family safaris in Uganda. A Toyota Land Cruiser allows tourists with their kids on a game drive in Uganda to view the amazing scenery and their dream wildlife species in comfortable leather seats. So if you ever want to travel with children on a Uganda Safari, and need a trip that makes you feel home yet wandering in the wild and very safe for curious kids, then it should be a Toyota Land Cruiser. Toyota Land cruisers include Prado TX, TZ, GX and a 3 litre Turbo.
If it’s a trip in Uganda to Kidepo valley national park, Murchison falls national park, Lake Mburo national park or any other beautiful destination in Uganda, regardless of the terrain, the above cars will still be comfortable for your children to have a memorable African Tour.
