Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
The Uganda Southern Circuit: Queen Elizabeth Ishasha and Bwindi in One Loop
Uganda's southern circuit links three of the country's most celebrated wildlife experiences in a single road loop from Kampala: Queen Elizabeth National…
Driving in Uganda: Speed Limits Police Checkpoints and Road Rules for Hire Vehicles
Uganda drives on the left side of the road, the same as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the UK. The road rules are broadly consistent with East African…
Arusha to Serengeti Self-Drive: The Full 215km NCA Crossing Route
The drive from Arusha to the Serengeti's Naabi Hill Gate via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the great overland approaches in Africa. The…
Tanzania 4x4 Hire Rates 2027/2028: What a Serengeti Safari Vehicle Costs
Tanzania's 4x4 hire market is primarily Arusha-based for the northern circuit and Dar es Salaam-based for the southern circuit. Unlike Kenya, where the hire…
Nairobi to Masai Mara Self-Drive: The Narok Road, Gate Options and Driving Times
The drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve is the most-driven self-drive route in Kenya — 270 kilometres from Nairobi's Karen suburb to the…
Uganda 4x4 Hire Rates 2027/2028: Land Cruiser and Prado Daily Prices Explained
Uganda's 4x4 hire market is centred on Kampala and Entebbe, with the largest fleet operators based in Munyonyo, Ntinda, and the Entebbe airport area. The…
Kenya 4x4 Hire Rates 2027/2028: Land Cruiser vs Prado vs Hilux Price Guide
Kenya's 4x4 hire market is the most competitive in East Africa — dozens of hire companies operate from Nairobi, ranging from major international operators to…
Nyungwe Forest National Park Self-Drive: Chimpanzees Colobus and the Canopy Walk
Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda is one of the oldest and most biodiverse montane rainforests in Africa. The 1,019-square-kilometre park…
Camping on a Self-Drive Safari: East Africa Campsite Rules and What to Know
Camping on a self-drive East Africa safari is the most affordable accommodation option, the closest you can physically get to the wildlife, and for many…
Self-Drive Safari vs Guided Tour East Africa: Cost Breakdown and Which Wins
The decision between a self-drive safari and a fully guided tour is one of the most consequential choices in planning an East Africa trip. It determines your…