Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking: Nyungwe vs Cyamudongo, Which Is Better?
Rwanda offers chimpanzee trekking in two locations within Nyungwe National Park: the main Nyungwe Forest and the smaller Cyamudongo Forest, a satellite patch…
Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walkway: Complete Guide for Self-Drive Visitors
The Nyungwe Forest canopy walkway in Rwanda is a 160-metre suspension bridge system hanging 50 to 70 metres above the forest floor in the heart of one of…
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: Booking, Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy Explained
At USD $1,500 per person, a Rwanda gorilla permit is a significant investment — the highest-cost single activity on any East Africa safari. Understanding…
Cross-Border Drive Rwanda to DRC: Gisenyi to Goma (What You Need to Know)
The Gisenyi-Goma border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of Africa's busiest land crossings — thousands of traders, workers, and…
Volcanoes National Park: Golden Monkey Trekking vs Gorilla Trekking
Volcanoes National Park offers two world-class primate encounters: the famous mountain gorilla trek (USD $1,500 per permit) and the less well-known golden…
Rwanda 4x4 Self-Drive: Complete Packing List and Vehicle Setup Guide
A Rwanda self-drive safari is considerably more accessible than a Tanzania or Kenya bush expedition — Rwanda's main roads are paved, towns are close together,…
Akagera National Park Self-Drive Guide: Shoebill, Rhino, Lions and the Northern Circuit
Akagera National Park is Rwanda's only savanna ecosystem — a 1,122 sq km landscape of savanna grassland, woodland, and lake systems along the Tanzania border.…
Rwanda Self-Drive in the Dry Season vs Wet Season: When to Go and What Changes
Rwanda is a year-round destination but the timing of your self-drive safari significantly affects road conditions, trekking difficulty, wildlife visibility,…
Lake Kivu by 4x4: The Western Rwanda Shoreline Drive from Gisenyi to Cyangugu
Lake Kivu's western shoreline road is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful drives in Africa. Connecting Gisenyi (Rubavu) in Rwanda's north to Cyangugu…
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Families: Which Group Should You Book?
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to 12 habituated mountain gorilla groups open to tourism. Each group lives at a different elevation on the Virunga…