Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Driving from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest: Route, Road Conditions and What to Expect
The drive from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the most scenic road journeys in East Africa. At 227 km on Route Nationale 1 (RN1) through…
10-Day Rwanda and Uganda Combined Safari: Gorillas, Chimps and Big Five
A combined Rwanda and Uganda safari delivers one of East Africa's most rewarding wildlife experiences — mountain gorillas in Bwindi, gorillas again in…
Rwanda Self-Drive Safety Guide: Crime, Roads and Wildlife Safety
Rwanda is one of sub-Saharan Africa's safest countries for visitors — consistently ranking in the top tier of the continent's safety assessments. Violent…
Rwanda Cultural Tourism: Iby'Iwacu, Kigali Memorial and Living History
Rwanda's cultural experiences are as significant as its wildlife. A country that experienced one of the 20th century's worst genocides in 1994 and has since…
Kigali to Akagera National Park: Route Guide and Park Orientation
Akagera National Park is the furthest of Rwanda's three national parks from Kigali — 100 km to the south gate on the east side of the country, 2 hours on good…
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: What to Expect Before, During and After
Rwanda's gorilla trekking experience at Volcanoes National Park is one of the most intensively managed and logistically refined wildlife encounters in Africa.…
Rwanda Honeymoon and Romantic Safari Guide
Rwanda has become one of Africa's premier honeymoon destinations, with a combination of extraordinary wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and luxury accommodation…
Rwanda Self-Drive Permits and Park Entry Fees 2024
Rwanda's national park fees are managed by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and are charged in US dollars. All activity permits — gorilla trekking, golden…
Akagera National Park Lion and Rhino: Rwanda's Big Cat Success Story
Akagera National Park's story since African Parks took over management in 2010 is one of Africa's most remarkable conservation success narratives. In 2010,…
Lake Kivu Self-Drive Guide: Rwanda's Great Rift Valley Lake
Lake Kivu is one of the most beautiful lakes in Africa — a vast blue Rift Valley lake straddling the Rwanda-DRC border, surrounded by volcanic mountains,…