There are very many kinds of vehicles provided for Self Drive safaris in Uganda by tour operators but the rooftop tent vehicle offers a peculiar experience. The rooftop tent vehicle is a new invention on the Uganda Self Drive scene but it is now the most sought after rental car by the travellers interested in self guided safaris. The rooftop tent vehicle is usually a Land cruiser jeep with a camping tent on top of it tied up. A single tent is put on the small Land cruisers (prados) and one or two can be tied on the big land cruisers (V8, VX and GX). Many self drive travellers have turned to rooftop tent vehicles as their best option and below is why;
Adventurous
A roof tent vehicle is for camping in the wild. it will make you get out of your comfort zone of sleeping in the customary places like lodges and hotel and sleep in the jungles under the tent at the top of the car. You are able to enjoy the moon light, the night bliss and the sounds of the jungle at night – not forgetting the sunsets and sunrises that are often magical in any African jungle. More to that nocturnal animals like the bush babies, wild cats and leopards are likely to be at your sight while camping in the wild. This is something of out of your world. It gets better when you are able to take pictures of these animals and also yourself in the wild at night. The adventure is very fulfilling and also makes your feel that you have conquered your fears.
Cheaper
A roof tent vehicle on a Self Drive in Uganda enables the traveller save some money as he/she is able to dodge the accommodation fees for the lodges or hotel which is replaced by the roof top tent. The roof tent vehicle package is way cheaper than hiring a car and at the same time pay for accommodation at the lodge.
Trendy
We all yearn for attention and what brings attention is something unique and trailblazing. A rooftop tent vehicle is a new addition to the self drive safaris in Uganda. Not so many people have tried but many people seek to try. Therefore, travellers go for roof tent vehicle on a self drive safaris to be the trendsetters and hence get the attention. Attention always brings so much joy in the heart and also the confidence as you are the man of the moment.
Safe
Roof tent is safer than the usual ground camping experience. With the roof tent camping, the traveller sleeps on top of the vehicle which is less risky compared to the ground camping where you are prone to being attacked by wild animals in the jungle. The sense of feeling secure and safe is very paramount in having a wonderful and exciting safari experience.
Convenient
The roof tent vehicle on a Uganda self drive safari offers an all-inclusive experience. With the roof top tent package everything you need on the trip is at your feet because it comes with the transport means, the 4×4 car, accommodation in the form of a camping tent and also the cooking equipment are provided, the meals are all sorted. This makes your life easy while on the self drive safari as you have everything at your disposal.
The convenience also continues with the fact that you can as well go to a restaurant in case you feel like not preparing your own dinner, and also choose to sleep in a comfort of a hotel bed in case you feel like you have had enough of the nights out on top of the car.
