Top Means of Getting Around Kampala
Regardless of whether you are solo or group tourists, there are various ways of getting around Kampala. Please note that Kampala is famously known as the Capital city of Uganda. It is main largest commercial town in the country dominated by many Ugandans from various corners of Uganda. The city hosts a diversity of many breath taking natural and man-made tourist’s features.
Here below, we present you the top means for getting around Kampala city;
Boda Boda Motorbikes
This is quickest way to experience Kampala breath taking corners. Boda boda riders in Uganda are known as friendly people and obviously flexible to get you to any destination of your interest. Be careful to just choose randomly, we argue you to consider downloading ride hailing apps like or Safe Boda App, Uber App to use at any time you’re in Kampala. These are fully registered companies, extremely trusted to offer a reliable road trip services, they are registered and they give you a high-Quality helmet to wear while enjoying a ride.
This is one of the best ways to get around Kampala city or any destination in Uganda. The country has a number of car rental companies that you can consider for yourself drive car rental to get around the city. They do have a variety of rental cars, contact them and rent your favorite car for a self-drive to get around Kampala. Most self-drive rentals are equipped with GPS systems to assist you direction to different locations.
Minibus and Basic taxis
These are widely available in Kampala and it is the most popular means of public transport. You find many on arrival at the airport at bus stations or taxi ranks. Taxis are also popularly known as Matatus and they are very cheap means of transport. The price rate is usually depends on your bargaining power by negotiations as well as distance. Minibus cars have the ability to carry 14 passengers. You can as well find them available with car rental companies if you would love to delight in a private transport on your road trip.
Uber taxi
Uber services in Kampala offer you chance to experience both boda boda as well as car transportation. All you need is to download the Uber App and delight in an exceptional road trip adventure. With an Uber ride, get opportunity to do other business like checking your Email, schedule a meeting, and follow up with your face book or others important routines while on a road trip with Uber. The Uber service comes with an experienced and well-trained driver guide flexible to get any destination.
Public Bus
Uganda has many Public buses that do travel around Kampala city as well as other destinations in Uganda. You find many bus station in Kampala city in the central. These do have cost friendly tickets / fares and easy to catch up with their schedules. Feel free to book your favorite class and style of bus as you consider on your comfort and safety as well. There are various registered and well-maintained bus companies, operating under the different management like Link Bus Pioneers bus, among others. They have specific routes with a specific fixed price fares on their tickets
In case you visiting Kampala for the first time, trust me it can be frustrating, thus this is the number one reason you need a rent a car with a driver guide. Definitely hope you will get fixed and find it helpful for your next city tour in the chaotic Kampala. To book with us a Kampala city tour, simply contact our travel expert for an affordable quotation. Planning to self drive Uganda this season and require a well-serviced rental car for the trip, let us help you today. You can send us an email to book@kampalacarrental.com or call us/WhatsApp us on now on +256760890426 to speak with our reservations team.