Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Self-Drive: Timing Sectors and What to Expect
The Serengeti wildebeest migration self-drive — planning a Tanzania northern circuit visit to coincide with the specific migration phase most relevant to the…
Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration 2027/2028: River Crossing Prediction and Positioning
The Masai Mara wildebeest migration in 2027 and 2028 — specifically the Mara River crossing events that define the peak of the Kenya migration season from…
East Africa Predator Self-Drive Guide: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, and Wild Dog
Predator viewing on an East Africa self-drive safari is fundamentally different from predator viewing in a guided vehicle, and the difference works in the…
East Africa Big Five Self-Drive: Where Each Species Is Easiest to Find
The East Africa Big Five self-drive guide — covering which park gives the easiest, most reliable sighting of each of the five iconic species (lion, leopard,…
East Africa Birdwatching on a Self-Drive Safari: Top Sites Species and Timing
East Africa birdwatching on a self-drive safari — combining the flexibility of independent vehicle access with the most species-rich birding region in the…
Rwanda Wildlife Guide: What Lives in Volcanoes Nyungwe and Akagera
The Rwanda wildlife guide for self-drive visitors covers the three distinct ecosystems of Rwanda's national park system — the montane volcano forest of…
Tanzania Northern Circuit Wildlife Guide: Which Species to Find in Which Park
The Tanzania northern circuit wildlife guide covering Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara is the most important planning document for any…
Kenya Big Five Self-Drive Wildlife Guide: Complete Safari Circuit and Park-by-Park Species Guide
Kenya's Big Five self-drive wildlife guide covers every significant park in the country's safari circuit and the specific wildlife that makes each park worth…
Uganda 7-Day Self-Drive Circuit: Bwindi, Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Route Guide
The Uganda 7-day self-drive circuit is the most efficient route through Uganda's three essential wildlife parks — combining the mountain gorilla trek at…
East Africa Road Trip Communication: Satellite Phones SIM Cards and Coverage Maps
East Africa road trip communication — which SIM card provider has the best coverage on the specific safari circuit being planned, when satellite communication…