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Donkey 12 Dec 2016 10:25

Uganda/Rwanda motorbike rental?
 
Dear all,

Does anyone have a legid company where one could rent a motorbike to tour Uganda and/or Rwanda?

Furthermore, does anyone have experience with such company or such an (organized) trip?

Thank you!

carsten_hamburg 18 Dec 2016 20:42

Hey Donkey, maybe you ask these guys:
http://www.ugandamotorcycleadventure.com/
Or on FB uganda motorcycle adventure.
Do not know whether they're hiring bikes, but they where very helpful to me when asking for tips for my bike trip through uganda.
I am still planning and will go down to start in Kenya in June 2017.

Cheers Carsten


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buckdoesntstophere 27 Jan 2017 23:33

Private hire of bikes
 
Hi Donkey

Not sure if it's too late for you but a friend and I are going to Uganda next week, hiring two bikes from a Boda boda driver and touring for two weeks.
It is a private arrangement I made over the phone without ever having been to Uganda or having met the person we're going to deal with so I don't know how it will turn out. Hopefully it'll all be good. It'll certainly be an adventure.

I can let you know the details when I come back if you like?

Ron

neutron 1 Mar 2017 06:38

You can rent Kawasaki KLRs and Suzuki 650 V Stroms from Tomoto Tours in Nairobi. A friend and I are currently riding with the owner, Tony Oyier, through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. He's a good guy and will either rent or guide. We're in Kigali now and are heading into Tanzania tomorrow.

buckdoesntstophere 1 Mar 2017 07:44

Hiring bikes in Uganda
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nharave (Post 556000)
Hi Donkey

Not sure if it's too late for you but a friend and I are going to Uganda next week, hiring two bikes from a Boda boda driver and touring for two weeks.
It is a private arrangement I made over the phone without ever having been to Uganda or having met the person we're going to deal with so I don't know how it will turn out. Hopefully it'll all be good. It'll certainly be an adventure.

I can let you know the details when I come back if you like?

Ron

Got back last week from Uganda after riding 100cc Bajaj Boxer boda bodas around for two weeks. Covered over 1600 kms without the bikes missing a beat. More than half of total distance on dirt roads.

We got our bikes from a guy called Ssemanda Charles - a genuinely good bloke. Very very reasonable rates. You can call him on +256 752161840
Tell him Ron from England recommended him.

Check out our travel story

cliffdanger 10 Mar 2017 00:32

Rental cost for motorcycles.
 
Dear Ron could you tell me how much it cost you to rent your motorcycles for the trip.

Thank you

buckdoesntstophere 10 Mar 2017 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffdanger (Post 559206)
Dear Ron could you tell me how much it cost you to rent your motorcycles for the trip.

Thank you

Hi cliffdanger
We paid $300 (US) for the two bikes for two weeks. Can't get better than that really.
If you are interested, ring Charles - he's a good bloke. +256 752161840

All the best.

Read our Uganda travel story here

lorraine 15 Mar 2017 08:15

We paid $1100 for a used Honda 250cc in N'debba, Kampala, Uganda.

ugandabikes 20 Apr 2017 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donkey (Post 552764)
Dear all,

Does anyone have a legid company where one could rent a motorbike to tour Uganda and/or Rwanda?

Furthermore, does anyone have experience with such company or such an (organized) trip?

Thank you!

Send us an email we will give you many info about the people who have used our services already and they can vouch for us :)

NelloCH 6 Jun 2017 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorraine (Post 559569)
We paid $1100 for a used Honda 250cc in N'debba, Kampala, Uganda.

Hi Lorraine
If I understand correctly you bought that bike. How complicated and time consuming is the process to register a motorcycle for a foreigner?
I am planning a 3 weeks trip in Uganda and Rwanda.
Thank you
Antonello

lorraine 19 Jun 2017 20:34

Sorry for the delay Antonello!

The process to transfer ownership of a motorbike/vehicle is straightforward. You get the registration papers/log book from the previous owner, a letter requesting a search for the vehicle number, and a photocopy of your ID. Go up Jinja Road and make a right turn at Spear Motors. It’s a big auto dealership. Up the hill on the right side there’s a government building, the revenue service. Stand in a queue/line, to verify ownership and to transfer into your name. You’ll be asked to go to a bank, pay a fee, the bank gives you a form, take the form back to the office. They give you your new registration.



You can also get a police check done beforehand to see if it's stolen or has violations. That's done downtown at the big police headquarters on the second floor.


If there’s no problems, it takes 24 hours or less. NOT a complicated process, very similar to other countries.

NelloCH 20 Jun 2017 10:25

Thank you Lorraine!
Very helpful info, it reassures me.
I am in contact with a guy who is willing to rent (or as second choice sell) his 250cc Honda. I am now trying to clarify if I will have problems to enter Rwanda on a rented bike. Depending on that, I will either rent it or follow your instruction to buy and register the motorcycle.
In any case I will keep an eye on the sales section in case something doesnt go as I expect with the guy I'm in contact with.
Antonello

lorraine 20 Jun 2017 13:12

Antonello, I got a message saying you tried to send me a message and my inbox was FULL. Try again? Also I have a 250 Honda FOR SALE in Kampala and I know of 3 other REPUTABLE bikes for sale. :-)

magnusekm 30 Jan 2019 13:52

Moto rental Uganda
 
Hi guys,
I just bought four motorcycles in Uganda. If anybody want to self drive Uganda feel free to contact me.

https://www.motorentaluganda.com/

HDAJ 3 Feb 2019 18:09

Bike rental Uganda
 
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Hello!
Me and my wife are now back after 3 weeks in Uganda and Rwanda at a BMW 1200GS rented at Uganda Motorbike Adventure https://www.facebook.com/ugandamotorcycleadventure/ and we are very pleased with the bike and the service.

We had a wonderful experience of those two countries. :mchappy:

Anders.J


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