Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Kenya Northern Circuit Self-Drive: Samburu, Marsabit and the Lake Turkana Run
The Kenya northern circuit self-drive is one of East Africa's most demanding and rewarding overland routes — a traverse north from Nairobi through Samburu…
Nairobi to Laikipia Self-Drive: The Route North and the Community Conservancy Roads
The Nairobi to Laikipia self-drive opens access to one of Kenya's most ecologically diverse and least park-crowded wildlife zones — the Laikipia Plateau, a…
Returning a Hire Car in Uganda: Fuel Policy, Scratch Inspection and Your Deposit
Returning a hire car in Uganda at the end of a self-drive safari circuit requires the same level of attention and documentation that the vehicle pickup…
Tanzania 4x4 Hire: Rooftop Tent vs Ground Tent for a Self-Drive Safari
Tanzania 4x4 hire with a rooftop tent (RTT) is the most common configuration for self-drive camping safari visitors who want to sleep inside a national park…
Murchison Falls Boat Trip Self-Drive: How to Book, What Time and the Two Launch Points
The Murchison Falls boat trip is the most memorable single activity on the Uganda self-drive circuit. The UWA-operated motorised launch departs from the Paraa…
Dar es Salaam to Ruaha Self-Drive: The Long Road to Tanzania's Biggest Park
The Dar es Salaam to Ruaha self-drive is one of Tanzania's longest and most rewarding overland drives — 720 kilometres from the coast through the Morogoro…
Self-Drive Ngorongoro Crater: Morning Strategy to See the Big Five Before Midday
The Ngorongoro Crater self-drive morning strategy makes the difference between an extraordinary big five day and a frustrating midday vehicle queue…
Uganda Self-Drive vs Guided Tour: Cost Comparison for a 7-Day Uganda Safari
The Uganda self-drive vs guided tour cost comparison is one of the most frequently asked questions by visitors planning a Uganda safari. Both options access…
Arusha to Kilimanjaro Gate Self-Drive: Marangu vs Machame Route Road Guide
The Arusha to Kilimanjaro gate self-drive is the approach drive for trekkers hiring a vehicle to get themselves and their equipment to the base of Africa's…
Kampala Car Hire Guide: The Best 4x4 Rental Companies and What to Check at Pickup
Car hire in Kampala is the starting point for any Uganda self-drive safari. Kampala is Uganda's capital and the commercial hub where the country's most…