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 Packing Mistakes First-Timers Make and How to Avoid Them
East Africa self-drive packing mistakes — the most common errors that first-time Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda self-drive visitors make in their pre-trip…
Rwanda Post-Gorilla: Kigali City Guide and What to Do After Your Trek
Rwanda post-gorilla safari options are richer than most visitors anticipate — many gorilla trekking visitors arrive in Rwanda with only the Volcanoes NP…
East Africa Self-Drive After Dark: What to Do if You Miss the Park Gate
East Africa self-drive after dark — the specific situation where a self-drive visitor is still inside a national park after the gate closing time and must…
East Africa Self-Drive in Convoy: Communication Spacing and Breakdown Protocol
East Africa self-drive in convoy — travelling in a group of 2 or more hire vehicles moving together through national parks and between destinations — requires…
East Africa Vehicle Recovery: Getting Unstuck from Mud Sand and Ditches
East Africa vehicle recovery — the practical steps to getting a hire 4x4 unstuck from mud, sand, or a track ditch when self-drive visiting parks in the wet…
East Africa Self-Drive with a Roof Tent: Setup Campsites and the Best Spots
East Africa self-drive with a roof tent — hiring a 4x4 vehicle with a rooftop tent as the accommodation solution for the full circuit rather than booking…
East Africa Vehicle Crossing Water: River Fords Flooded Roads and Depth Rules
East Africa vehicle water crossing — driving a hire 4x4 through river fords, flooded track sections, and seasonal water crossings — is a scenario that…
Bwindi in the Rain: Self-Drive Gorilla Trek in Wet Conditions and What to Expect
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest self-drive gorilla trekking in the rainy season — the March to May long rains and October to November short rains — is a viable and…
East Africa Dry Season Self-Drive: Why June to October Is the Prime Window
The East Africa dry season self-drive window from June to October is the prime period for wildlife viewing and road access across all four main safari…
East Africa Multi-Country Self-Drive Circuit: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda Complete Planning Guide
An East Africa multi-country self-drive circuit connecting Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda in a single overland itinerary is the most ambitious and most…