Road notes from East Africa
Permits, park fees, seasons and road conditions for driving yourself through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Uganda Wildlife Watching Calendar: Month-by-Month Guide
Uganda's wildlife year follows two rain seasons and two dry seasons — a pattern that profoundly affects game drive conditions, gorilla trekking difficulty,…
East Africa Overland Route: Nairobi to Cape Town via Uganda and Tanzania
The Nairobi to Cape Town overland route is one of the world's great road journeys — 10,000+ km through 10 countries over 3–6 months, covering the full…
Tanzania Lake Manyara National Park: Tree-Climbing Lion and Flamingo Guide
Lake Manyara National Park is the Northern Circuit's most compact and most densely atmospheric park — 325 sq km of which the actual lake occupies 200 sq km,…
Kenya Samburu National Reserve: The Rare Northern Specials
Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya is one of East Africa's most distinctive wildlife destinations — a hot, semi-arid reserve in the northern frontier…
Rwanda 5-Day Safari Circuit: Gorilla Trek, Lake Kivu and Nyungwe Forest
Rwanda's compact geography (the country is roughly the size of Belgium) makes a 5-day self-drive circuit genuinely achievable without exhausting driving…
Uganda Gorilla Permit Booking: How to Secure a Uganda Wildlife Authority Permit
Uganda gorilla trekking permits (USD $800 per person, 2025) are finite — Uganda Wildlife Authority allocates a maximum of 8 permits per habituated gorilla…
Tanzania Kilimanjaro Trekking: Altitude Sickness Prevention and Mountain Safety
Altitude sickness is the primary reason for Kilimanjaro summit failure — the mountain's relatively rapid ascent profile (most routes reach 5,895m in 5–7 days…
Kenya Aberdares National Park: Treetops and the Ark Wildlife Lodges
The Aberdare National Park is one of Kenya's most distinctive wildlife experiences — a highland forest and moorland park at 2,000–4,000 metres altitude in…
East Africa Honeymoon Safari: Romantic Camps and Exclusive Experiences
East Africa has become one of the world's premier honeymoon safari destinations — combining extraordinary wildlife with intimate luxury lodges, private…
Tanzania Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Rules, Fees and How to Self-Drive
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) operates under different rules from Tanzania's national parks — it is a multiple-use conservation area managed by the…