Self-drive safari means you rent a suitable 4×4 vehicle and off you go. You’ll be driving yourself between your destinations, you’ll be doing activities along the way on your own and you’ll be navigating your road trip on your own steam. A private guided safari (here we are referring to an independent guided tour, not a group guided adventure), means you rent a suitable 4×4 vehicle (usually a safari converted vehicle) and you have your own private guide from start to end. Your guide will do all the driving between your destinations, you’ll do all possible activities with your guide and own veh ..read more

There are experiences that are worth trying out and if you ever leave Africa without trying them out, then you haven’t lived. Just undertaking African safaris is one of the most unforgettable trips you will ever take. Right from the time you set foot in any African country, the ambiance will give you a warm reception but setting foot in any of the safari destination will leave you imagining how blessed the Continent is. They say Africa is where the real magic happens, as savannah plains meet the jungles, beautiful and warm people welcome visitors with wide smiles as well as zeal of introducing ..read more

If you have decided to get married and decide to stay with that special person in your life. What better way to celebrate your love than taking an adventurous safari to Africa to make new memories that will last. Africa offers some of the most beautiful scenery and the memorable experiences. Below are the 5 honey moon destinations in Africa; Kenya This country provided the back drop for the Oscar award winning movie, out of Africa, it’s a country with tightly packed package of incredible safari experiences boasting of exotic wildlife, beaches, beautiful resorts and stunning scenery. Explore al ..read more

Staying safe on the road is every traveler’s dream and there are a few simple precautions one can follow. Getting behind the wheel of your rental car comes with lots of excitement, yet also it can be dangerous. Often drivers get distracted or affected by unpredictable weather conditions, a reason you must observe safety measures. In this article, we bring you a complete list of defensive driving tips to assist you in confidently driving around Ugandan roads with minimal risk of road accidents. The advantage of adopting defensive driving technique is that you and the rest of your colleagues can ..read more

When you decide to have a great hiking trip in Uganda, the experience must be great too. The mountains are occasionally identified with the legendary “Mountains of the Moon.  The Rwenzori Mountains are known for their vegetation, ranging from tropical rain forest through alpine meadows to snow. The range supports its own species and varieties of giant groundsel and giant lobelia and even has a 6 metres tall heather covered in moss that lives on one of its peaks. Most of the range is now a World Heritage Site and is covered jointly by the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in south-western U ..read more

Many travelers to East Africa have embraced the idea of hiring a car in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya or Tanzania. This is more so to travelers who want to explore the country for themselves whether travelling as group or as an individual. Many car rental companies exist in the country offering best services with different car fleet ranging from  safari cars including Toyota Land cruiser TZ/TX, V8, Toyota Rav4, GX, land cruiser extended, safari van and supper customs just to mention but  a few, however, the best car hiring company one must trust is Self-drive East Africa. Self-drive is good ..read more

When planning for a safari in Africa, the finest way to have a splendid experience is by going for a wildlife safari. This a trip that enables from having an unusual vacation as you see exotic animals like the lions, African elephants, the elusive mountain gorillas and the intelligent chimps among the specials ones you are able to get involved into true African culture which lives you so amazed. This makes you refresh your mind and discover new things as you get out of your normal zone. However to enjoy this adventure in Africa, there are travel tips you have to put into consideration. Know th ..read more

So, the last few weeks have been quite the whirlwind of events…from students leaving to parents coming, from going on a Uganda safari to enjoying the holiday. Barely any time to stop, but it’s been good. So, I hope all of your holidays were full of joy and family. I am blessed to say that mine was/is. And, instead using lots of words this time, I figure pictures should tell the story: Our safari started with a trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest conservation area in Uganda. Home to incredible wildlife, the park is one of the best place in Africa to go game viewing i ..read more

This article is great- everything & anything you need to know about South Africa! We have included a few sections for you to read. Thanks BBC and the Lonely Planet! Take to the road in one of South Africa’s most diverse regions and discover fabulous food, fine wines, wild wide-open spaces & big game. Tsitsikamma National Park: Best for walking Churning river currents meet turquoiseblue seas in a frothy mix at the mouth of Storms River, in Tsitsikamma National Park. Stop midway along one of the two suspension bridges crossing the river and the park’s diversity presents itself in every d ..read more

Skeleton Coast stretches for hundreds of miles along the southwest coast of Africa. The cold Benguela current is born in Antarctica and comes to end here, bringing rich nutrients to the Namibia coast. Thus, contrary to what might appear, colonies of seals and sea lions are abundant along the shore. For centuries, the thick fog, the terrible winds and treacherous currents have shipwrecked sailors on this coast. This place is a huge graveyard of ships. Thus, beach is dotted with the remains of many dreams. This place is called the Skeleton Coast because the bones of the boats and the human bones ..read more