The Shoebill Stork is classified as a giant stork together with Saddle-billed Stork and Marabou Stork. Its taxonomic name is Balaeniceps rex. As mentioned above the Shoebill Stork has a prehistoric look and you can easily picture it together with the dinosaurs. The bird’s most distinct future is its massive bill that has a clog shape and sharp hook at the tip. It is a tall bird measuring around 115 cm. The Shoebill Stork’s preferred habitat is permanent peaceful swamps where it can be spotted standing watching for fish, wading around or flying slowly above the swamp. It is an ambush...

Chimpanzee tracking is a thrilling experience that allows our visitors to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Here are some key points to understand before embarking on a chimpanzee trekking adventure in Uganda: Unique Experience: Chimpanzee tracking offers a unique opportunity to witness these intelligent primates up close in their natural environment. Guided Tours: Our Visitors are usually accompanied by experienced guides who lead them through the forest, helping to locate the chimpanzees and provide valuable information about their behavior and...

Alpha Rent a Car is your number 1 premier self-drive company in East Africa known for all safety self-drive safaris with vehicles with high maintenance conditions. Uganda is one of the safe countries for one to do a self-drive though its some times challenging for one to drive in a new country. Always be vigilant on your personal safety and security for your luggage.  Inspect your car every morning. Check lubricants, coolant, water levels, lights, the tyres pressure, spare tyre if it’s in good shape. Especially if you have a long journey you may need a car with two spares.  ...

Uganda should be on your list of self-drive safari destinations. It is a famous location for such safaris. Uganda is well renowned for gorilla tracking, but it also has a rich cultural heritage, trekking safaris, and a diverse wildlife. You may travel around Uganda without hiring a guide. This is a unique experience. The country is blessed with various flora, landscapes, and magnificent views that allow for a variety of activities such as hiking. There are a few things to think about while renting a self-drive safari automobile in Uganda. Here are some of the things you need to...

What to do in case of an accident? First ensure your safety. Your safety should be the top priority. Transfer the vehicle to a safe place if possible away from traffic. After put on the hazard lights to notify other road users. Inform the hirer operator. Call the Alpha rent a Car emergency mobile numbers on your agreement to tell them about the accident incident. Follow the instructions from the company and its team. Take photos of the accident scene. Get your mobile phone and take pictures and videos of the vehicles involved in the accident as crucial evidence. Send it to...

Camping in East Africa provides an unprecedented opportunity to immerse oneself in the region’s stunning scenery and rich animals. East Africa has a plethora of natural treasures ready to be discovered by adventurous campers Selecting the ideal location for camping Get in touch with Alpha Rent A Car to learn about the many camping locations in East Africa. • Think about the kind of experience you want, be it a relaxing beach vacation, an exciting safari, or exploring the mountains. • For information on the amenities provided at each camping site, including restrooms,...

 The Uganda Kob, or Kobus Kob thomasi in scientific parlance, is a subspecies of the Kob antelope that is indigenous to Uganda. These magnificent, medium-sized antelopes are distinguished by their reddish-brown coat, white patches on their legs and throat, and, in the case of the males, long, spiraling horns.  Savannas and floodplains, where they can graze on grass and other flora, are their preferred habitats. As herbivores, their primary sources of food are grass, leaves, and herbs. The Uganda Kob is essential to the ecosystem because it helps spread seeds and keeps...

Alpha Rent a Car advises you to visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a 4.5km trek and a key wildlife corridor in Kibale Forest that takes approximately 3 hours. This lovely place is renowned as the “Home of the Great Blue Turaco” and is home to over 200 bird species, including kingfishers, parrots, hornbills, and turacos. The sanctuary also houses eight species of primates, including the red-tailed monkey, vervet monkey, blue monkey, red colobus monkey, black and white colobus monkey, olive baboon, and grey-cheeked mangabey. Other mammals that call the swamp home include...

Another adventure that one wouldn’t want to miss is a trip to the nearby Batwa hamlet of Bwindi with Alpha Rent a Car. The Batwa and all the surrounding communities will inspire you with their displays of their culture, way of life, cuisine, housing, art, and crafts, as well as with their demonstration of how fire was manufactured in the Middle Ages and their tea growing on Kisoro landscapes. Don’t miss the singing and dancing during the campfire event in the neighboring Bwindi forest. A woven, stitched, or bent memento might also serve as a constant reminder of your...