Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
How to Book Uganda Gorilla Permits Online: UWA Step-by-Step Process
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued and sold exclusively through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The UWA online permit booking system at…
Ruaha National Park Self-Drive: Tanzania's Largest Park and How to Drive It
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest national park at 20,226 square kilometres — more than 50% bigger than the Serengeti — yet it receives only a small…
Self-Drive Safari with Children: Age Minimums Park Rules and Vehicle Setup
A self-drive safari with children is one of the most powerful family travel experiences available. East Africa's combination of accessible wildlife,…
Kenya to Uganda Self-Drive: Malaba and Busia Border Crossing Guide
The Kenya-Uganda border has two main road crossing points accessible to hire vehicles: Malaba (on the A104 highway between Eldoret/Kisumu and Tororo/Kampala)…
How to Change a Tyre on an East Africa Self-Drive: Step-by-Step for the Savannah
A punctured tyre on a self-drive East Africa safari is the most common mechanical disruption on any circuit. The combination of sharp volcanic rock on park…
East Africa 21-Day Self-Drive: Uganda Rwanda Kenya and Tanzania by Road
Twenty-one days is enough time to self-drive the complete East Africa wildlife circuit — Uganda's gorillas and chimpanzees, Rwanda's volcanoes and Akagera,…
Lake Manyara National Park Self-Drive: Flamingos Tree Lions and the Rift Valley Floor
Lake Manyara National Park is Tanzania's smallest national park at 330 square kilometres but consistently ranks among its most rewarding for the self-drive…
Nairobi Hire Vehicle Pickup: Which Company, Which Area and What to Check
Nairobi is the largest hire vehicle market in East Africa. Hundreds of companies — ranging from international chains (Europcar, Budget, Avis) to specialist…
What is CDW on a Hire Vehicle: East Africa Collision Damage Waiver Explained
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is the most important insurance element in a hire vehicle agreement for East Africa safari driving. Understanding what CDW…
Driving in Kenya: Traffic Rules Speed Cameras and the Police Stop Protocol
Kenya drives on the left side of the road. The country has a comprehensive and increasingly enforced road traffic regulation system managed by the National…