Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Kenya Tsavo East Self-Drive: Aruba Dam, Red Elephant and the Voi Gate Circuit
The Kenya Tsavo East self-drive Aruba Dam circuit is the park's most productive wildlife day drive — a loop from the Voi gate (the main Tsavo East entry,…
Entebbe to Bwindi in One Day: Is the Drive Possible and What It Actually Takes
The Entebbe to Bwindi one day drive is technically possible but demanding — a 490km journey from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi Impenetrable National…
Arusha to Ngorongoro Self-Drive: The Route, the Stop at Mto wa Mbu and the Descent
The Arusha to Ngorongoro self-drive is the cornerstone of every Tanzania northern circuit hire vehicle trip — a 180km drive from Arusha that crosses the dry…
Uganda Police Roadblocks: What to Carry, What to Say and How Roadblocks Work
Uganda police roadblocks are a routine feature of every Uganda self-drive circuit — fixed checkpoints and temporary traffic stops are present on all major…
Tsavo East vs Tsavo West: Which Section to Choose for a Nairobi Self-Drive
The Tsavo East vs Tsavo West self-drive Nairobi choice is a practical decision for visitors on a Kenya self-drive who cannot cover both in a single trip.…
Self-Drive Masai Mara: The 5 Rules That Protect Your Vehicle and Your Game Drive
The self-drive Masai Mara rules are the framework that protects both the park's ecosystem and your hire vehicle security deposit. Unlike some East Africa…
Self-Drive Kibale Forest: Chimp Trekking Permit, the Night Drive and Camp Options
The self-drive Kibale Forest chimp trekking permit experience is one of Uganda's most accessible primate encounters — Kibale is 35km south of Fort Portal on…
East Africa Self-Drive: Crossing from Kenya to Tanzania at Namanga
The East Africa self-drive Kenya Tanzania border crossing at Namanga is the most commonly used hire vehicle border point for visitors driving between Kenya…
Queen Elizabeth Self-Drive: The Kazinga Channel, Tree-Climbing Lions and the Ishasha Route
The Queen Elizabeth self-drive Kazinga Channel and Ishasha tree-climbing lion experience combines two of Uganda's most distinctive wildlife encounters in a…
Kampala to Sipi Falls Self-Drive: Eastern Uganda's Most Scenic Mountain Drive
The Kampala to Sipi Falls self-drive is Uganda's most rewarding short mountain drive — a 250km journey from the Kampala urban sprawl to the cool highlands of…