Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Tanzania Ruaha National Park: The Remote Southern Safari Alternative
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest national park — 20,226 sq km of semi-arid bush, baobab-studded hills, and the Great Ruaha River in the country's…
Kenya Safari in January and February: Dry Season Wildlife and What to See
January and February form Kenya's short dry season — one of the most underrated safari windows in East Africa. The long rains ended in November, the grass is…
Rwanda to Kenya: Cross-Border Drive via Uganda or Direct Flight Options
Travelling from Rwanda to Kenya is a common leg on an East Africa multi-country itinerary. Whether you have just finished gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP or…
Uganda Self-Drive Travel Tips: Essential Advice for First-Time Visitors
Uganda is one of East Africa's most rewarding self-drive safari destinations — a compact country (only 241,550 sq km) with extraordinary wildlife diversity,…
Kenya's Laikipia Plateau: Ol Pejeta, Lewa, Sosian and the Northern Conservancy Circuit
The Laikipia Plateau in central Kenya is a 9,500 sq km elevated plain north of Mount Kenya at 1,700-2,500m above sea level where a network of private wildlife…
Gorilla Trekking Health Requirements: What You Must Know Before You Go
Mountain gorillas share approximately 98% of their DNA with humans, making them exceptionally susceptible to human diseases. The health and medical rules for…
Arusha to Dar es Salaam: The Tanzania Highway Drive and Coastal Connection
The drive from Arusha to Dar es Salaam on Tanzania's A23 highway covers 630 km and takes 9-10 hours, connecting the safari north with Tanzania's commercial…
Mount Kenya Self-Drive: Nanyuki, Ol Pejeta and the Aberdares Circuit
The Mount Kenya circuit is one of Kenya's most satisfying self-drive routes — a 302 km loop from Nairobi around the base of Africa's second highest mountain…
Uganda Mountain Gorillas: Complete Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Trekking Guide
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda harbours half the world's remaining mountain gorilla population — approximately 531 of the…
Self-Drive Safari Packing List for East Africa: The Complete Equipment Guide
Packing for an East Africa self-drive safari that covers Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and/or Tanzania requires thinking across several categories: vehicle equipment…