Wheelchair Modified Safari Car Rentals In Uganda
Wheelchair safaris are some of the most demanding trips to pull off in Uganda. Most of the places are designed without wheelchair access in mind. It is not only places, but most of the safari companies in Uganda do not have the option of a safari car with wheelchair access. Most of the time you have to consider the option of hiring a car with wheelchair access in Kenya.
If you intend to hire a wheelchair-modified car in Uganda, there are a few essential things to look out for that make a car fit for wheelchair safaris. Among these include but are not limited to the following:
Wheelchair Ascending Ramp
Ascension ramps are either metallic or wooden. They are used to access the car from either behind or from the sides. It is one of the main essentials for a wheelchair-modified safari car in Uganda. Without the ascending ramp, the person must be carried into the car which in inconveniencing the wheelchair person.
Wheelchair Seat Space
It is quite inconvenient for both wheelchair users and the people who have to carry them into the car in case there are no ascending ramps. This is the reason why wheelchair ascending ramps are very important. However, the wheelchair ascending ramp becomes more important when the safari car is also modified inside to allow the user to remain in their wheelchair but still use a seatbelt for their safety.
Wheelchair-modified safari vehicles always have wheelchair seat space. However, the seat space should also have the necessary accessories to hold the wheelchair in the same space when the car is in motion. All these things have to be well maintained to ensure the safety of all the passengers. The wheelchair space should be well situated for game viewing. The person seated in the wheelchair should be able to see either side.
Cost of Hiring a Wheelchair Modified Safari Land Cruiser In Uganda
The cost of hiring a wheelchair-modified safari land cruiser varies from one company to another. The range is between $220 and $300 without driver charges. However, some companies can charge around $250 per day, including a driver. The prices tend to vary according to the time of the year you intend to travel.
Most of the car rental agencies in Uganda do not rent out wheelchair-modified safari cars. This is because most of these cars are not available for self-drive. They are only hired out with a driver; a service that isn’t very popular given that it’s rare to get wheelchair clients.
Is Gorilla Trekking Possible For Wheelchair Tourists?
The short answer is yes. Gorilla trekking is possible for people in wheelchairs. However, you will have to leave your wheelchair behind and sit on a carriable sedan chair. Then the porters will follow a group of other trekkers until you reach the mountain gorillas.
You will also need extra porters to carry your food pack and other essentials that you will need on your gorilla trekking trip in Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
In conclusion, it is hard to get a wheelchair-modified car rental in Uganda. Sometimes you would have to cross the border to get to hire a car that you can use for your Uganda safari of people in wheelchairs. To ensure that everything goes as expected, you must consider reserving your car at least six months in advance. This will give you enough time to ask the right questions as well as cancel in case you feel your required expectations are not met.
Unlike other car rentals, for wheelchair-modified car rentals, you must send someone to check out the car and ensure that it meets your desires. You can also ask for a video and photos.
