Overtaking in Uganda is extremely important stage of driving. It is complex and depends on many conditions: vehicle acceleration, power, road conditions, visibility, and of course the driver. These are some basic tips that you should know when overtaking while on a road trip in Uganda. While we are certain most of you guys are familiar with the dos and don’ts of getting ahead, we’ve seen far too many unsafe overtakes out in the wild to say a refresher isn’t in order. Always use the mirrors While driving, the use of mirrors is essential. If you have it, it is with reason. You have to look at ..read more

Choosing the right Tanzania self-drive for your road trip can save you a lot. Hiring a rental car for a self-drive Tanzania is the wisest choice to make. Not only does come with the most flexible road trip, making stopovers at your own wish and choosing which tourist sites to visit but also assures you of total privacy while on road trip. Today, self-drive trips have become more famous than ever before and undoubtedly. However, driving yourself in unfamiliar routes on self-drive tour is something that is so intimidating if you are a first-time traveler on Tanzania safari. But with introduction ..read more

Travelers from all over the world search for reliable 4×4 wheel drive vehicles to take them through a memorable safari in Africa. With a SUV 4×4 wheel drive up high from the ground during road tripping in African country expect positive results. The vehicles are designed to maneuver the bumpy, dirt and dust roads during adventure without feeling much of the impact from the tarmac and gravel roads at tourist destinations. The biggest question for many that want to travel and uniquely explore tourist destination in Kenya is that which vehicle is suitable for self-drive? I would recommend SUV veh ..read more

Visit Africa and enjoy the pleasures of this beautiful region with the best facilities of bed and breakfast and bask in the travel delights that you get here. With the ideal accommodation arrangements and the most unique surroundings, this is surely a great way to experience African luxuries. Visit Southern Africa and enjoy the best of available facilities and experience the bed and breakfast arrangements at Gaborone. Located in Botswana in the southern portion of the African continent, Gaborone has innumerable bed and breakfast arrangements. Judy’s Bed and Breakfast is one such place where yo ..read more

With over 100 private and licensed car hire companies, it is very possible for one to hire a car in Tanzania for self-drive experience since the country is a home to more than 20 national parks and sanctuaries. Officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania, Tanzania is a country positioned in the Eastern part of Africa within the African Great Lakes Region. The country borders several countries in different directions including Uganda to the north, Kenya to the northeast, Comoro Islands and Indian Ocean to the east, Zambia to the southwest, Mozambique and Malawi to the south and then Rwa ..read more

Whenever a car is delivered to you before signing the car hire contract, you are advised to look around and confirm whether it is in good. Unfortunately; in most cases you are unaware of what to check for. Below are some of the things to look out for whenever a car is delivered to you; Consider the offer Find out exactly what you’re paying for. Some of the essentials like fuel or a driver may not be included in the initial hire price quoted. Determine the final price before signing the contract. Checking Engine Oil Most of the self-drive cars are repaired on a routine basis however the rou ..read more

Also referred to as Cercopithecus mitis kandti, Golden monkeys are frisky primates within the Virunga massif, characterized by golden-brown fur color on their backs and flanks. With a population of only about 5000 individuals in their natural habitat, these creatures were categorized as “endangered” under the IUCN Red List. They are therefore found in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Congo’s Virunga National Park although the best places to trek/see them in East Africa are the first two places (mainly for security reasons and well-organized trekkin ..read more

First of all, at no point in time should you feel rushed to ask any question when you’re at the rental agency counter. It is important to know the details of your rental agreement. Here are essential questions you’ll need to ask at the counter before renting a car in Kenya; When should I return the car? Knowing when you should return the rental car is essential because rental companies could charge you for late drop-off in 24hour increments from the expected return time. And although most of them may still allow you up to 29 minutes grace period from the expected time, going beyond that puts y ..read more

There are different ways in Zanzibar to get from A to B, mainly is local transport, called daladala nowadays there are also safer but still crammed to capacity mini bus daladalas, cost is Tanzania’s 2000 per person from the coast to Stone Town, or back. Please be aware that there are no direct daladalas from the south to the east or north coasts. For example, if you stay in Paje (south east coast) and want to travel to Matemwe (north east coast) you have to take a daladala to Stone Town (West coast) and then another daladala to Matemwe. Taxis from Zanzibar International Airport to the coastal ..read more

From the high snowy peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru to the palm-fringed Indian Ocean islands of Zanzibar and Pemba, Tanzania quite simply has it all. Many of Africa’s best .the most popular tourist attractions are found within Tanzania, and the variety and quality are unrivaled. Options include Selous, Ruaha and Katavi’s mega fauna’s herds; Mahale and Gombe Stream’s habituated chimpanzees; the Serengeti’s thunderous wildebeest migration; Tarangire giant tuskers; and the whale sharks swimming off Mafia Island. Tanzania truly is a diverse and captivating African travel destination, whi ..read more