Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Self-Drive: The Nanyuki Route, Conservancy Entry and What to See
The Nairobi to Ol Pejeta self-drive is one of Kenya's most rewarding short-haul wildlife circuits — a 215-kilometre drive that takes 3.5 to 4 hours on good…
Kenya One-Way Car Hire: Nairobi Pick-Up to Mombasa or Malindi Drop-Off Options
A Nairobi-to-Mombasa one-way car hire is one of Kenya's most practical self-drive formats for visitors who arrive by air at Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta…
Gorilla Trekking from a Self-Drive Vehicle: Uganda UWA Rules and Trail Start Times
Uganda's gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is organised entirely by UWA (Uganda Wildlife Authority) regardless…
Tanzania Fuel Prices 2027/2028: Cost Per Litre and What to Budget for a 10-Day Circuit
Tanzania fuel prices in 2027/2028 are regulated by EWURA (Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority) and published monthly at ewura.go.tz. Petrol…
Nairobi to Masai Mara Self-Drive: The B3 Route via Narok and What to Expect
The Masai Mara is 270km southwest of Nairobi — a 4 to 5-hour drive depending on Nairobi traffic and road conditions. The route follows the B3 highway south…
Uganda Self-Drive in the Wet Season: Which Parks Are Still Accessible and Which Are Not
Uganda's two wet seasons — the long rains (March to May) and the short rains (October to November) — affect self-drive access to different parks in very…
Tanzania Park Fees by Card or Cash: What TANAPA Accepts at Each Gate in 2027
Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) have progressively moved toward online pre-payment through…
Mombasa Car Hire Guide: Coastal Kenya Self-Drive and the South Coast Road
Mombasa is Kenya's second city and its primary port — on the coast 480km southeast of Nairobi. A car hire from Mombasa opens the Kenya coastal circuit: the…
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Self-Drive: Rhino and Chimpanzee in Kenya's Central Highlands
Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the Laikipia Plateau holds the largest black rhino population in East Africa — more than 150 individuals in 360 square kilometres of…
Hiring a Car in Kenya as a Foreign Tourist: IDP, Licence Endorsement and the Age Rules
Hiring a car in Kenya as a foreign visitor requires satisfying several documentation and eligibility requirements before any hire company will hand over keys.…