Are you planning to go on a camping safari? Have you already started planning your trip? This quick guide will help you plan a perfect camping trip in Uganda.

One should be careful when shopping for camping equipment to use in Uganda. Check the quality of camping tents, backpacks and boots you will be using on your trip to Uganda because they need to be very sturdy and stand the dust, shrubs and tears while in the bush. Your backpack should have extra pockets on the side to keep items you need to use more often like drinking water bottles, sunscreen, ointment for insect bites, sunhat and other quick items.

You also need lots of straps to keep your baggage in position and firm to the back. A padded backpack is good for comfort therefore buy some small locks for safety. You do not need any pair of shoes for nature walks on Uganda’s rugged roads. Remember that you are going to be doing a lot of walking and safaris in the wild thus you need a comfortable pair to take you through the sunny and rainy days without hurting toes and feet.

Try to pack the right camping clothing such as warm jackets for the night, trousers and long sleeved shirts for safari walks and sun hat, sunglasses and anything you need. You will also need to pack utensils, chairs, tables, camping stove, flash lights and sleeping bags. Camping gear and equipment can be hired from the different campsites and travel agents.

Many camps in Uganda have self catering kitchen, a chef and basic facilities like a pit latrine, hot water buckets and a canteen. It is very important to pack extra supplies for fuel, food, drinking water and camera batteries because restocking centers are not many in the countryside.

Finally, pack two or three medium size towels, soap, shampoo, sleeping bag, worm clothing for evenings, a Torch, first Aid kit, rain coat and Tip. If you are not planning on camping always, you can usually find buyers for sleeping bags and other items if they are in good and clean conditions.

Tips & Advice

Always be friendly and courteous to the local people with whom you will find in the camping centers because these will help you with some tasks like making a camp fire, washing, fetching water and taking you around interesting places near the camps.

To save the time of looking for the essential things to include in your trip, you can consider renting a car in Uganda with all the camping gear offered by the car rental agency. You can checkout the listings of car rental agencies.