Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
East Africa Self-Drive Hire Vehicle: Why You Need a Jerry Can and a Tow Rope
East Africa self-drive hire vehicle jerry can and tow rope — why these two items are mandatory rather than optional equipment for any park circuit that…
East Africa Self-Drive Safari: The Honest Pros and Cons No Review Site Tells You
East Africa self-drive safari honest pros and cons — the genuine trade-offs that review sites and tour operators rarely present fully because their business…
How to Plan an East Africa Self-Drive Safari Completely Online Step by Step
How to plan an East Africa self-drive safari completely online — booking every element of a Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda self-drive circuit from a…
East Africa Self-Drive Safari: The Complete 2027 and 2028 Vehicle Hire Guide
East Africa self-drive safari vehicle hire — the complete guide to selecting, booking, collecting, and returning a hire vehicle for a Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,…
Kigali as a Self-Drive Safari Hub: Airport Hire and the Road to Rwanda's Parks
Kigali as a Rwanda self-drive safari hub — the logistics of collecting a hire vehicle at Kigali International Airport (KGL), navigating from Kigali to each of…
Arusha as a Self-Drive Safari Hub: Northern Tanzania Circuit Start Guide
Arusha as a Tanzania self-drive safari hub — using the correct airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport, code JRO, 50km east of Arusha, not Dar es Salaam),…
Entebbe Airport Arrival for Uganda Self-Drive Safari: Complete First Steps Guide
Entebbe International Airport arrival for an Uganda self-drive safari involves more administrative steps than most East Africa airports — yellow fever…
Nairobi as a Self-Drive Safari Hub: Airport Hotels and Early Morning Departure
Nairobi as a self-drive safari hub — choosing the right hotel for a 6am departure morning, understanding where to collect the hire vehicle, and planning the…
East Africa Self-Drive Start City: Nairobi vs Entebbe vs Arusha as Your Hub
East Africa self-drive start city — choosing between Nairobi, Entebbe (Kampala), Arusha, and Kigali as the pick-up and drop-off hub for a hire vehicle circuit…
East Africa Self-Drive Maximum Daily Distance: How Far Is Realistic
East Africa self-drive maximum daily distance — how far is realistically driveable in a single day while still having meaningful game viewing time, as opposed…