Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Uganda's Road Network: Which Routes Are Good and Which Are Challenging
Uganda's road infrastructure has improved dramatically over the past decade — some routes that were notorious for potholes a few years ago are now excellent.…
Lake Bunyonyi Uganda: Self-Drive Guide to Africa's Deepest Lake
Lake Bunyonyi — "Place of Many Little Birds" — is a crater lake in Uganda's southwestern highlands, 75 km from Kabale and 420 km from Kampala. At 44 square…
Self-Drive Uganda with Kids: Family Safari Planning Guide
Uganda is an excellent family safari destination for children old enough to handle the driving and activity pace — and there are a few non-negotiable…
Uganda Motorcycle vs Car Self-Drive: Which Is Better for Safari?
A small number of adventurous travellers ask whether Uganda's national parks can be explored on a motorcycle rather than a 4x4. The honest answer is:…
Uganda 3-Day Safari: The Best Short Trip for Kampala Visitors
Three days is a short time for a Uganda safari but it is not wasted time. If you are in Kampala for business and have a weekend free, or have a layover that…
Uganda Tyre and Breakdown Guide: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Punctures are the most common technical problem on Uganda self-drive safaris. The combination of sharp laterite stone on park tracks, heavy loads on safari…
Kibale Forest Night Walks: Finding Nocturnal Primates by Torchlight
Kibale Forest National Park's night walks are one of Uganda's most underrated wildlife experiences. While daytime chimpanzee trekking gets all the attention,…
Jinja Self-Drive Guide: The Source of the Nile and White Water Rafting
Jinja is one hour from Kampala on excellent tarmac and contains one of the most historically significant geographical features on earth: the source of the…
Uganda Travel Tips: Practical Guide for First-Time Self-Drive Visitors
Uganda is one of the safest and most visitor-friendly countries in East Africa, but first-time visitors encounter a series of practical surprises that are…
Ssese Islands Uganda: Self-Drive and Boat Access Guide
The Ssese Islands are an archipelago of 84 islands in the northwest corner of Lake Victoria — Uganda's least-publicised destination and one of its most…