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Watch: 7 Bucket list Uganda road trips this year

A road trip is one of the most underrated positive experiences for the mind. To be sure, here are seven thrilling road trips to take in Uganda.
Watch: 7 Bucket list Uganda road trips this year
Watch: 7 Bucket list Uganda road trips this year

What you need to bring on a road trip

Mapping out your road trip essentials list is actually more important than mapping out your trip. There are many unexpected experiences along the way. But having the basic needs down will help you through anything.

Spontaneous road trips

For those who are more adventurous and daredevils, hitting the road in the heat of the moment is one of the most exhilirating experiences. 

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For this, you don't need much since you are figuring it out as you go.

A driving licence, identification, phone, charger, money: cash and account.

These are all you need and chances are, you already have them.

Inform family or friends about your movement.

Planned road trips

  • Identification and driving documents.
  • Phone, charger, power bank
  • Car manual, window shades and spare tyre
  • Sunglasses
  • Toilet paper
  • Large water bottles, travel mug, snacks
  • First Aid kit
  • Download music
  • Speaker
  • Flashlights
  • Blanket, rain jacket, travel pillow, reusable shopping bags
  • Insect spray, hand sanitiser, wipes, towel
  • Swimwear, hat
  • Car cooler.

If you forget anything, don't let it interfere with the trip too much.

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