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 Travel Insurance: What Coverage You Actually Need
East Africa self-drive travel insurance requirements differ from standard travel insurance in several specific ways — the presence of large and potentially…
Safari Vehicle First Aid Kit: What to Carry for Remote Park Medical Emergencies
A safari vehicle first aid kit for remote park medical emergencies goes significantly beyond the standard commercial first aid kit that most visitors bring…
East Africa Safari Vehicle Maintenance: What to Check Every 500km
East Africa safari vehicle maintenance — the series of checks that the self-drive visitor performs on the hire vehicle every 500km (or every second day on a…
Murchison Falls Self-Drive: The North Bank Circuit and What to Expect
The Murchison Falls self-drive north bank circuit is the heart of the park's self-drive game drive experience — the north bank (accessed by the Paraa ferry…
Masai Mara Accommodation for Self-Drive Visitors: Gate Area Options 2027/2028
Masai Mara accommodation for self-drive visitors differs fundamentally from the guided-safari lodge market — self-drive visitors are either camping inside the…
Uganda 10-Day Self-Drive Circuit: Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls
Uganda's 10-day self-drive circuit is the most complete single-country wildlife itinerary in Africa that combines the great ape encounters — mountain gorilla…
Kenya 4x4 Car Hire for Self-Drive Safari: Which Vehicle to Rent and What to Check
Kenya 4x4 car hire for a self-drive safari requires more careful selection than a standard urban rental because the vehicle will be used in conditions that…
Best Campsites Inside Kenya National Parks for Self-Drive Visitors
The best campsites inside Kenya national parks for self-drive visitors are those that balance wildlife proximity, track access for early morning game drives,…
Ngorongoro Crater Self-Drive: Gate Times Descent Rules and Wildlife on the Floor
The Ngorongoro Crater self-drive descent is one of the most spectacular single-day wildlife experiences available on the Tanzania self-drive circuit — the 260…
Serengeti North vs South Self-Drive: Choosing the Right Zone for Your Safari
The Serengeti is 14,763 km2 of nationally protected ecosystem — larger than many European countries — and the decision about which Serengeti zone to focus…