Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Serengeti Entry Fee 2027/2028: Full Cost Including Conservation Levy and Vehicle
The Serengeti entry fee for 2027/2028 self-drive visitors is USD 70 per adult per 24-hour park day, payable through the TANAPA eCitizen portal before arrival…
Rwanda 5-Day Self-Drive: The Perfect Short Circuit Kigali to Gorillas and Back
The Rwanda 5-day self-drive covers the country's two most compelling wildlife destinations — Volcanoes National Park (gorilla trekking) and Akagera National…
Kenya 14-Day Self-Drive: Every Major Park Plus the Indian Ocean Coast
The Kenya 14-day self-drive covering every major park plus the Indian Ocean coast is East Africa's most diverse single-country independent circuit — a 2,400km…
Uganda 14-Day Self-Drive: Gorillas Chimps Waterfalls and Wildlife Complete Itinerary
The Uganda 14-day self-drive itinerary covering gorillas, chimps, waterfalls, and wildlife represents the complete Uganda safari experience in a single…
Tanzania 4x4 Self-Drive: The 5 Parks You Can Cover in 10 Days
Tanzania 4x4 self-drive covering 5 parks in 10 days is achievable for experienced independent visitors with a well-planned itinerary — Tarangire, Lake…
Hiring a 4x4 With a Rooftop Tent in East Africa: Which Companies Offer It
Hiring a 4x4 with a rooftop tent in East Africa is the most popular camping configuration for independent self-drive safari visitors — the rooftop tent…
East Africa Safari With Kids: Self-Drive Tips for Families on Safari
The East Africa safari with kids self-drive experience requires more planning than an adult-only circuit — children have different physical tolerances for…
Kilimanjaro Airport Car Hire: Collecting Your Safari Vehicle at KIA
Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA, IATA code JRO) car hire collection is the starting point for the majority of Tanzania northern circuit self-drive…
Toyota Hilux vs Land Cruiser Prado for Safari: Which Vehicle to Hire in East Africa
The Toyota Hilux versus Land Cruiser Prado comparison is the most common vehicle choice question for East Africa self-drive safari hire — both are diesel…
Manual vs Automatic 4x4 for Safari: Which Is Easier on East Africa's Tracks
The manual versus automatic 4x4 safari comparison matters for East Africa self-drive visitors both at the hire stage (many hire companies offer both…