Self drive around Lake Victoria- Best 4x4 trip in East Africa
Take on the enthralling self drive around Lake Victoria road trip with the perfect 4x4 car rental Uganda vehicle. We have cheap self drive cars for hire in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania for this amazing Lake Victoria circuit.
Explore around Lake Victoria with the best 4x4 cars for hire in East Africa
Self drive around Lake Victoria road trips are arguably the best 4×4 car hire Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania safaris to explore around this memorable lake. This Lake Victoria circuit is one of the best safaris to self drive in Uganda as it combines an adventure throughout East Africa.
At Best Uganda Self Drive LTD, we organize for you a scenic trip around Lake Victoria adventure by providing you the best 4×4 cars for rent in Uganda for this cross national adventure either with a driver or on Uganda self drive basis.
Lake Victoria is the largest fresh water lake in Africa surrounded by scenic places that offer a breathtaking adventure. We have over 30 interesting itineraries to consider for a perfect self drive around Lake Victoria adventure when you chose us to organize your Lake Victoria Circuit.
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Navigable routes on a Lake Victoria circuit
As you and your loved ones prepare to take a 4×4 self drive on Lake Victoria, you should note the following routes so as to have a brilliant adventure of driving around the largest fresh water lake in Africa.
This trip around Lake Victoria route links a number of vibrant cities rich in nature and ancient histories, plus a number of diverse landscapes. Prepare yourself to self drive around Lake Victoria from Uganda using this well guided Lake Victoria circuit itinerary.
In this guide, you will have heads-up on the key navigable routes to drive your preferred 4×4 car hire Uganda vehicle, border crossing points from Uganda to Kenya, to Tanzania and back to Uganda, plus camping spots to make the exploration further exhilarating;
Uganda – Entebbe to Kampala to Jinja to Busia
This route is a scenic one on our self drive around Lake Victoria itinerary that allows you to drive around the northern shores of this very beautiful historic lake. It starts with you driving from Uganda’s Entebbe International airport to Entebbe town.
Entebbe town is a good town to start your trip around Lake Victoria as it has plenty of nice beaches to give you priceless views of this fresh water lake. These include scenes at the ebb Botanical gardens, Ssese islands, among other fishing villages.
After Entebbe you’ll drive to Kampala traffic and head East to Jinja. Jinja is beautiful with rich views of the legendary Mabira forest on your way, Nalubaale water dam, sugarcane plantations, the lake and also making it possible for you to see the source of the River Nile.
You will then have to drive to Busia, the border entry point to Kenya passing through nice scenic Tororo town, Bugiri and then get cleared at Busia border. This route from Uganda is approximately 270 KM.
Notable places of interest on this self drive around Lake Victoria circuit
- Entebbe Botanical gardens, white sand beaches and resorts, cultural land marks in Kampala like the Kampala museum, hilltop views on the surrounding lakeside hotels, source of the Nile views in Jinja, Mabira Forest drive through, Tororo rock views in Tororo town, etc.
Kenya – Busia to Kisumu to Migori to Isebania border
This route is an excellent one on your trip of Lake Victoria as it gives you priceless encounters on the Northeastern and southeastern shores of this largest fresh water body on the continent.
Busia is a colorful busy town with plenty of green on the countryside parts, well established local markets, a number of scenic points with high altitudes and the equator crossing point in Maseno.
Proceed with your self drive trip around Lake Victoria to Kisumu port driving through the brilliant beaches around, e.g. Dunga Beach, the fish markets around, Ndere Island National Park, views of hippos at the sunset hours on Lake Victoria, etc.
The last bit in Kenya as you embark on this 4×4 car hire East Africa safari takes you through Migori town and finally to the Isebania border to cross to Tanzania. This route in Kenya is approximately 330 Kilometers.
Notable places on this Kenya self drive around Lake Victoria itinerary
- Equator in Maseno, scenic views at Dunga Beach, cultural drives through Ndere Island, drives around Thimlich viewing the Tanzania highlands, etc.
Tanzania – Musoma to Mwanza to Bukoba to Mutukula to Kampala to Entebbe
This is the last third of the route as you finalize your self drive around Lake Victoria. You set off from the Isebania border driving to port Mwanza, Tanzania’s famous Rock city where you shall explore past the beautiful fishing villages of Bunda and Lamadi.
You shall proceed with your Lake Victoria circuit driving to Mwanza and Bukoba ports before crossing back to Kampala via the Mutukula border. The journey ends back at Entebbe and this route you shall have driven about 480 Kilometers on the last third of the self drive around Lake Victoria itinerary.
Highlights of this route
- Local community explorations, i.e. sukuma beach, Mabamba swamp for birding adventures, Island visits the likes of Saanane, Rubondo etc. Fun activities around, e.g. the boat cruising, fishing at the fish villages and so much more.
The best 4x4 cars for a Lake Victoria circuit
Land cruiser GX Amazon
Toyota Hiace Safari Van
Besides the above 4×4 car rental Uganda cars, you could also consider renting the Nissan Patrol, Hilux Vigo, Safari Land cruiser extended, GDI Mitsubishi, and so many more 4×4 cars for hire in Uganda.
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Key tips to note for a great self drive around Lake Victoria trip
The route around Lake Victoria is quite long and characterized with tricky off road terrain. So as to have fun self driving in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania with less hustle and bustle it’s ideal that you choose to hire a 4×4 car.
Have a well stacked packing list
This adventure requires you to pack the essentials of a cross country expedition that include maps, enough weather appropriate garments, emergency contacts, first aid kit, a good camera to record all the moments and so much more.
Hire a guide
To greatly adventure the communities round Lake Victoria, we recommend that you hire a guide that can translate communications with you and the local people. This guide can also drive you to areas that you may not have seen on Maps with more adventures.