If you are planning a trip to Bwindi National Park, you can trust Standard Safaris for the best car hire services. We have gained a reputation for transporting people to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, across Uganda, and the East African region. Apart from car hire services, we are a tour operator offering authentic tours in Uganda and throughout East Africa. This will make your trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park more extraordinary and genuinely unique.
Why hire a car to Bwindi National Park with Standard Safaris?
At Standard Safaris, the fleet of vehicles offered is well-maintained and capable of moving on rugged terrain easily. They can do this while ensuring that each passenger is comfortable throughout their journey to Bwindi National Park. All cars in the fleet can be driven by very experienced guides, with extensive knowledge of the routes to Bwindi. You can hire a car at pocket-friendly prices, yet this does not compromise on the service quality.
Standard Safaris has a dedicated team that maintains constant communication to support you as you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Constant updates are maintained with clients from the time of hire to the end of the journey. This is important in ensuring that unnecessary delays are avoided at all costs. Standard Safaris also prioritizes customer satisfaction, which is a good way to exceed a client’s expectations.
Types of cars offered for car hire to Bwindi National Park
Standard Safaris offers travelers to Bwindi National Park a well-maintained fleet of vehicles featuring a wide range of options. One of the most sought-after vehicles is the 7-seater luxury safari jeep. This is equipped with premium features, including a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing. The personalized space and viewing angles make it comfortable for wildlife viewing. There are 7-seater safari vans having open roofs and spacious enough for group travel.
The fleet consists of 28/35-seater coaster buses, which are meant for large groups of people heading to Bwindi National Park. This, with the safari van offer, is very spacious to ensure a wide range of luggage can be carried. Some of the coaster bus models have Wi-Fi and air conditioning, among other amenities. Five-seater Land Cruisers are part of the fleet to offer comfort while driving on diverse terrain such as hills and valleys.
Standard Safaris also offers 3-seater private Land Cruisers for those clients who prefer a more intimate transportation to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is the perfect vehicle for couples, since they need privacy and exclusive trips. This vehicle also offers perfect views of the scenery as it heads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Other options not described include SUVs, sedans, etc.
Prices for car hire to Bwindi National Park
Each car is hired at a different price due to many factors, including vehicle size, brand, seating capacity, and luxury, etc. The luxury safari jeep and coaster buses at Standard Safaris are hired at USD 120 per day. The 5-seater Land Cruiser per day costs USD 80. Safari vans are at USD 60 per day. The 3-seater vehicles are each hired at only USD 70 per day. It is also important to note that the price for hiring drivers and the cost of fuel are not included here.
Distance covered by road to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From Kampala, the distance covered to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is 501.6 km if you pass via Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale. The time taken on the scenic drive from Kampala ranges between 10 to 11 hours. From Entebbe International Airport, the distance covered through the same routes is approximately 525.4 km. Heading to Bwindi National Park with us will also ensure that you get memorable pauses along the way.
What to do in Bwindi National Park
Bwindi National Park is among the most enjoyable tourist destinations in Uganda. With plenty of reasons to visit Bwindi, gorilla trekking will most certainly come to mind. This is an unmissable chance of tracking a habituated gorilla group in the green forest to spend an hour observing them. You might desire a gorilla habituation experience, because it offers an extended 4 hours of observing semi-habituated gorillas in Rushaga.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the former home to the Batwa Pygmies. They settled outside the forest after the government evacuated them. Now, you can visit a Batwa community there and spend time interacting and gaining insight about their rich cultural tapestry. Part of what makes the Batwa people so amazing is their unique display of cultures through music, dance, and folklore. They also demonstrate their incredible hunting and food-gathering skills.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be explored through nature walks. This presents a unique trip to walk along trails in the forest. While doing this, you will see the rich biodiversity of Bwindi National Park, including birds, mammals, arthropods, reptiles, and numerous flora. Birdwatching is another highlight to experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a great chance to physically see plenty of Albertine endemic bird species and others.
