Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
East Africa 4x4 Rental Guide: What to Look for When Hiring a Safari Vehicle
Renting a 4x4 vehicle for a self-drive safari in East Africa is a different proposition from renting a car at a European airport. The vehicles are driven in…
Kenya Driving Guide: Rules of the Road, Police and What to Expect
Kenya drives on the left — the same as the UK, Australia, and Uganda. For visitors from right-hand-drive countries, the adjustment is usually straightforward…
Uganda Mountain Gorilla Conservation: Why Gorilla Tourism Matters
Mountain gorillas were on the verge of extinction in 1980 — the global population had dropped to approximately 254 individuals, fragmented between three small…
Tanzania Northern Circuit Road Guide: Arusha to Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Tanzania's Northern Circuit covers approximately 800 km of driving from Arusha through all four major parks and back. The route is partially paved, partially…
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Booking Guide 2025: Permits, Fees and Contacts
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) manages all of Uganda's national parks, wildlife reserves, and primate trekking programs. For self-drive visitors and…
Kenya Tsavo East National Park: Red Elephants and the Galana River Drive
Tsavo East National Park is Kenya's second largest park at 13,747 sq km — a vast, flat, red-dust landscape that stretches toward the Kenya-Tanzania border and…