Road & Route Guides
Detailed road guides, driving distances, route conditions and driving tips for East Africa.
Driving in Nairobi: Traffic Jams Exit Routes and City Navigation for Self-Drive
Driving in Nairobi for the self-drive safari visitor — navigating out of the city on the first morning of the circuit, and returning on the final day — is the…
Nairobi to Naivasha Drive: The Escarpment Road and Two Route Options
The Nairobi to Naivasha drive — 90km from Nairobi city centre to Lake Naivasha on the floor of the Great Rift Valley — is one of Kenya's most scenic tarmac…
Self-Drive East Africa Premium Experience: The Best Camps and Secret Routes
The premium self-drive East Africa experience — using a hire vehicle as the transport for a luxury circuit that combines exclusive private camp accommodation…
Tarangire National Park Self-Drive: The Elephant River Circuit and Baobab Woodland Guide
Tarangire National Park self-drive is the Tanzania northern circuit's most underestimated experience — a park that most northern circuit visitors allocate…
Kenya to Tanzania Self-Drive: Namanga and Isebania Border Crossing Complete Guide
The Kenya to Tanzania border crossing for self-drive safari visitors uses one of two main gates depending on the circuit: the Namanga crossing on the A104…
Uganda Self-Drive Dry Season: June to August Road Conditions and Wildlife
Uganda self-drive in the dry season — June to August — delivers the best combination of park track conditions, wildlife visibility, and gorilla trekking…
Approaching Wildlife on Self-Drive Safari: Park Rules and the Safe Distance
Approaching wildlife on a self-drive safari requires understanding the minimum safe distances and park regulations that apply in each East Africa national…
Driving in Dar es Salaam: City Traffic Routes and the Julius Nyerere Road System
Driving in Dar es Salaam for Tanzania self-drive visitors collecting a hire vehicle at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) is often the most stressful…
Driving in Kampala: Boda Bodas Traffic Jams and the Northern Bypass Route
Driving in Kampala for self-drive safari visitors collecting hire vehicles at Entebbe Airport or departing from a Kampala hotel is the most complex urban…
Driving in Nairobi: Traffic Rules Roundabouts and the Westlands Route
Driving in Nairobi for self-drive safari visitors collecting a hire vehicle from the JKIA arrival area or a city depot requires understanding Kenya's…