Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Uganda vs Rwanda Self-Drive: Road Infrastructure and Experience Compared
Uganda and Rwanda are neighbouring countries with very different road infrastructure and self-drive experiences. Both are excellent safari destinations but…
Uganda Safari Packing List: What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Packing for a Uganda self-drive safari has specific requirements that differ from other East Africa destinations: the gorilla trek demands waterproof hiking…
Uganda Gorilla vs Chimpanzee Trekking: Which Experience Should You Prioritise?
Both gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking are available in Uganda, both are world-class primate experiences, and most visitors who have done both say they…
Uganda Wildlife Beyond the Big Parks: Zziwa, Mabamba and Hidden Gems
Uganda's five major national parks capture most visitor attention, but some of the country's most memorable wildlife encounters happen outside park…
Uganda National Parks Pass: Do Combination Deals Exist?
One of the most common questions from visitors planning a multi-park Uganda circuit is whether UWA offers a combination pass or multi-park deal that reduces…
Uganda Honeymoon Safari Self-Drive: Romantic Itinerary Guide
Uganda has become an increasingly popular honeymoon destination among couples who want a unique, wildlife-rich experience that is not the overrun Masai Mara…
Uganda Elephant Sightings: Where and When to Find Africa's Largest Land Animal
Uganda's elephant population has recovered significantly since the poaching crisis of the 1980s that reduced numbers to under 700 animals across the entire…
Uganda Hippo Watching Guide: Best Sites and Safety Tips
Uganda has the highest hippo density in East Africa — over 5,000 in the Kazinga Channel alone, and significant populations in Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, and…
Murchison Falls Hike to the Top: What to Expect on Uganda's Most Famous Walk
The hike to the top of Murchison Falls — the point where the Nile is compressed through a seven-metre-wide rock gap before plunging 43 metres — is one of…
Kampala City Self-Drive Guide: Traffic, Parking and Must-Visit Places
Kampala is a city of seven hills with chaotic but navigable traffic, excellent food, and several genuinely worthwhile things to see before or after your…