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Land cruiser Uganda with rooftop tent

Land Cruiser Uganda with rooftop tent

Land cruiser Uganda with rooftop tent are arguably the best way of embarking on wildlife safaris in the beautifully endowed pearl of Africa. There are many attributes as to why most travelers that visit Uganda and want to explore its wild setting decide to go for these Japanese made Land cruiser with rooftop tent models.

To start with, these full size SUVs are built with astronomical aspects for a wonderful land cruiser with rooftop tent experience. They have lots of unique specifications and ideal features that make them the number one choice for memorable camping experiences in Uganda’s innumerable camping spots.

The most popular Land cruiser models that are mounted on rooftop tents by most safaris and tour companies in Uganda and all over East Africa happen to be the Land cruiser VX/V8 series, the Land cruiser Prado TX/TZ, Land cruiser GX series, Land cruiser 79 series (box model) and also the safari Land cruiser extended.

Take a look at why the above models are the most preferred vehicles by native and foreign travelers to experience a memorable self drive Uganda experience in the wild settings there is in the Pearl of Africa.

Top specifications and features of the Land cruiser models Specs

Engine trims

The land cruisers are capable troopers fitted with only strong engines, the likes of the 2.7L 3RZ-FE, the 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE and 3.0L 1KZ/ 1KD-FTE turbo tuned engines in the Land cruiser Prado TX models.

The VX series have the legendary 4.7L V8 2UZ-FE and 4.2L-1VD-FE engines whereas the GX, 79 series and the safari Land cruiser have the reliable 4.2L 1HZ-FE and the 1HD-FTE diesel engine.

All the engine variants in the land cruisers are renowned for their dependable agility in all kinds of terrain that you may come across on your 4×4 self drive car rental Uganda safaris.

Transmission and drive train

What makes the Land cruisers the best cars for hire in Uganda with rooftop tents is that all of them are 4 wheel drive enabled. The 4WD system in the land cruiser with rooftop tent models is manually engaged by shifting into the low range and high range options depending on the conditions of the road.

In addition, these land cruisers have swift and slick gearbox transmissions. They have the popular 5 speed automatic transmission in the VX series, 4 speed automatic transmission in the Prado TX/TZ series and also the 5 speed manual transmission in the GX and 79 series.

Build and suspension

The land cruisers are full size SUVs modeled in an exquisite way that reflects comfort, prestige and swift handling. They are built with a durable frame that can support the weight of an optimally occupied rooftop tent, double rooftop tents or the family rooftop tents.

Also, the land cruisers are well raised off the ground with amply high suspension plates and shock absorbers that can glide comfortably across all the challenging terrains you make encounter on your 4×4 self drive Uganda safaris with your loved ones.

Features

  1. Seats

Land cruiser models are made with a minimum of 5 very comfortable passenger seats. These seats are amply spaced providing you and your travel partners enough head and leg room throughout your land cruiser with rooftop tent travels across the innumerable camping sites in Uganda.

  1. Interior

The land cruiser models are designed with a stylish interior. The front windows are wide enough and clear, whereas the rear ones have the ultra violet coating to protect passengers from the direct sunlight rays.

The seats are fabric and leather, which give you a great and comfortable travel. In addition there are air conditioning vents both at the front and in the back of the car to circulate fresh conditioned air to all the passengers.

  1. Safety

While you travel to your ideal land cruiser with rooftop tent destinations across Uganda, be assured of being safe. These land cruisers are have advanced safety features installed such as the automatic anti-lock braking systems, traction control systems, baby/child safety locks, side impact door beams, front and side air bags, etc.

Land cruisers handle well on the both smooth and rough road terrain, with the brake systems applying immediately when instructed.

Why opt for a land cruiser Uganda with rooftop tent

With the above top features and specifications of the Land cruiser, you ought to rent this car for your rooftop tent experiences. Besides the amazing car, the rooftop tents themselves are well stacked and comfortable enough for a couple of friends to camp.

The rooftop tent, double rooftop tent or the family rooftop tent contain a good soft mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, mosquito net and a lantern. The other items provided for an exquisite land cruiser with rooftop tent safari is the camping gear package.

A typical camping gear package in Uganda that is fully stacked contains sleeping bags, ground tents, cooking gas, utensils, retractable furniture, storage box, cooler box, flash lights, and mosquito repellants.

Rent Land Cruiser in Uganda with rooftop tent