Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Self-Drive East Africa on a Tight Budget: How to Do 10 Days Under USD 2,000
Self-drive East Africa on a tight budget — specifically, planning a 10-day Kenya 3-park circuit (Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara) for under USD 2,000 total…
Hire Car Scratch Dispute East Africa: How to Protect Yourself at Pickup and Return
A hire car scratch dispute in East Africa — the situation where the hire company claims damage at return that the visitor is confident existed before pickup —…
Hire Car Theft in East Africa: Prevention Insurance Claims and Liability
Hire car theft in East Africa — the risk of the hire vehicle itself being stolen (as opposed to items stolen from the vehicle), the appropriate prevention…
What Happens if You Have an Accident in a Hire Car in East Africa
What happens if you have an accident in a hire car in East Africa — the immediate steps to take at the scene, the notification requirements to the hire…
East Africa Off-Season Self-Drive: The Quiet Months and Why They Work
The East Africa off-season for self-drive — planning a safari circuit in the months that most visitors avoid — produces an experience that is in several ways…
Hiring a 4x4 with a Driver Guide vs Pure Self-Drive: When Each Makes Sense
Hiring a 4x4 with a driver guide versus pure self-drive — the choice between adding a local driver-guide to the hired vehicle versus driving completely…
East Africa Self-Drive for Retirees Over 65: Health Prep Vehicle Comfort and Pace
East Africa self-drive for retirees over 65 — planning a self-drive safari circuit that is appropriate in terms of vehicle comfort, daily driving distance,…
East Africa Self-Drive for Solo Women: Safety Roadside Etiquette and Park Selection
East Africa self-drive for solo women — female travellers planning an independent self-drive safari without a travel partner — is a realistic and achievable…
East Africa Self-Drive with a Toddler: Car Seat Rules Safety and Park Suitability
East Africa self-drive with a toddler — planning a safari circuit for children under 3 years old using a hired 4x4 vehicle — requires specific preparation…
East Africa Sunset and Sundowner from a Self-Drive Vehicle: The Best Locations
The East Africa safari sundowner — stopping the vehicle at a scenic viewpoint in the late afternoon, opening the cooler box for a cold drink, and watching the…