Road & Route Guides
Detailed road guides, driving distances, route conditions and driving tips for East Africa.
Kenya Mount Kenya Climbing: Point Lenana Trekking Route Guide
Mount Kenya (5,199 m at the twin technical peaks of Batian and Nelion; 4,985 m at Point Lenana — the trekking summit accessible to non-technical climbers) is…
Tanzania Kilimanjaro Climb: Marangu vs Machame Route Comparison
Choosing between Kilimanjaro's routes is the most important decision for any prospective climber — and the Marangu versus Machame comparison is the one that…
East Africa Overland Route: Kampala to Nairobi to Arusha Full Drive Guide
The overland route from Kampala (Uganda's capital) through Nairobi (Kenya's capital) to Arusha (Tanzania's northern circuit gateway) — a total of…
Kenya Masai Mara Self-Drive: Gates, Roads and Navigation Guide
The Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's most popular self-drive destination — and also the most technically demanding to navigate without a guide. The…
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…
Kenya Solo Safari: Self-Drive Guide for Travelling Alone
Solo safari is one of East Africa's most rewarding travel experiences — the freedom to stop when you want, stay as long as a sighting holds, change plans…
Tanzania Budget Safari 2025: How to Self-Drive the Northern Circuit Cheaply
Tanzania is not typically considered a budget safari destination — the Northern Circuit's national park fees, accommodation costs, and vehicle hire make it…
East Africa Long-Haul Driving Guide: Nairobi to Kampala and Beyond
The Nairobi to Kampala overland route is one of East Africa's classic long-haul drives — approximately 700 km connecting Kenya's capital with Uganda's,…
Tanzania Kilimanjaro Climb Routes: Machame vs Lemosho vs Marangu Comparison
Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) is the highest peak in Africa and one of the world's most climbed high-altitude mountains — approximately 35,000-50,000 people…
Uganda Safari Circuit: The Perfect 10-Day Self-Drive Route
Uganda's wildlife destinations are spread across a large country — 241,000 sq km — with the key parks in the west and northwest, connected by roads of varying…