Rent a Toyota RAV4 in Uganda: The Toyota RAV4 is one of the most efficient and affordable 4X4s for hire while traveling in Uganda. This medium sized SUV is easy to drive and is the ideal choice for travelers on a budget; its good for a safari, and yet consumes less fuel (1 litre of petrol covers about 10kms – Petrol in Uganda costs $1 – $1.5 per litre).
The Toyota RAV4 comes in two versions; the Short chassis and the Long Chassis. They both have the same engine size and performance with a full-time 4×4 capability – something you definitely will need while on a Safari in Uganda. However, the only difference is in the seating arrangement.
Types of Toyota RAV4 Available for Hire from Realm Africa Safaris™
- The short Chassis Toyota RAV4 – We like to call it The mini RAV4: This comfortably seats only two Adults ( the little back seats fold up to provide sufficient room for you to store your travel gear and equipment like a tent, cooking stuff, etc.
- The Long Chassis Toyota RAV4: As the name suggests, this is a much longer and spacious version of the Toyota RAV4 with a seating capacity of up to 5 persons including the driver. However, for comfort, we like to advise our clients to limit the seating to four persons – this way every occupant gets to enjoy a window seat. The boot of the long chassis unlike that of the short chassis is wider and spacious enough to take up all relevant luggage including camping gear if you are going on a camping Safari.
Rent a Toyota RAV4 in Uganda: Rates & Prices for 2021 – 2022
| No. of Days | *Low Season | Peak Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 Days | $45 per day | $50 per day |
| 5 - 9 Days | $40 per day | $45 per day |
| 10+ Days | $37 per day | $40 per day |
What is Included or Excluded when you Rent a Toyota RAV4 in Uganda
Includes:
- We provide you with a Map & A Bradt guidebook.
Optional stuff that you may choose to add to your rental package
- Airport Transfers.
- Camping gear
- Fridge.
- Services of a local driver-guide.
Rental Add-Ons: Camping Gear & a local driver-guide
- Rent a Car with Camping gear
For travelers that wish to add camping gear to their car rental package, we have dome tents and rooftop tents. However, the RAV4 can only come with a dome Tent, not a rooftop Tent. For those that want the rooftop tent option, we recommend considering upgrading your rental vehicle option to the Superior Landcruiser VX which comes fully equipped with a rooftop tent, and extra camping gear; chairs, a table, mattress, sleeping bag, headlights, cooking equipment.
| Camping Gear Type | Price/Rate Per Day |
|---|---|
| Camping gear set with ground dome tent | $5 per person/day. |
| Camping gear set with rooftop tent (Landcruiser) | $20 per person/day. |
| Fridge connected to the vehicle (Landcruiser) | $5 per car/day. |
- Hire a local driver-guide
If you are unsure about self-drive, you might consider hiring a local driver-guide to travel with you. All our guides are very experienced in what they do. Hiring a guide will save you all the hassle of trying to figure out the routes, and also will give you better value for your entire trip as the guides double up as an encyclopedia to culture, wildlife, and a general understanding of life in Uganda.
Hiring a local guide to accompany you on your self-drive costs $50 per day which covers his wages, accommodation, and meals. You don’t have to worry about looking after him/her.
