Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Tanzania Road Conditions Self-Drive: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Tanzania's road network ranges from excellent dual carriageway (Dar es Salaam coastal highway) to deeply rutted black cotton tracks requiring 4x4 low range…
Nairobi National Park Self-Drive: Safari with Nairobi Skyline in the Background
Nairobi National Park is Africa's most unique protected area — a 117 sq km wildlife reserve with open savanna, forest, and wetland ecosystems sharing a…
Rwanda Akagera National Park: Comprehensive 2-Day Safari Guide
Two days in Akagera National Park gives enough time to cover the park's three main areas — southern lake circuit, central savanna and lion territory, and the…
Tanzania Northern Circuit 7-Day Self-Drive Itinerary: Arusha to Serengeti
The Tanzania Northern Circuit connects Arusha with Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti in a 7-day loop that covers the country's…
Kenya Cross-Border Drive: Nairobi to Kampala via the Malaba Border
The Nairobi to Kampala overland drive is one of East Africa's most frequently travelled cross-border routes — a 640 km journey through western Kenya and into…
Nairobi to Masai Mara: Complete Route Guide with Distances and Road Conditions
The drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve covers 273 km and takes 4 to 5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. It is one of East…
Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Guide: Kibale Forest, Budongo, and Kyambura Gorge
Uganda is home to approximately 5,000 chimpanzees — roughly 15% of the entire remaining wild chimpanzee population — and offers chimpanzee trekking in three…
How to Cross the Uganda-Rwanda Border by 4x4: Katuna and Cyanika Crossings
The Uganda-Rwanda border has two main crossings relevant to safari visitors driving a 4x4 rental: the Katuna/Gatuna crossing on the main Kampala-Kigali road…
Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Calving Season: January to March in Ndutu
The Serengeti calving season in January to March is the event that serious wildlife enthusiasts consider the true highlight of the entire East Africa safari…
Tanzania Visa on Arrival vs e-Visa: Complete Application Guide for Arusha Safari Visitors
Tanzania requires a visa for most foreign nationals, and understanding the application options before your safari departure avoids delays and complications at…