Self drive gorilla safari from Kigali.Kigali is one of the finest starting points for a gorilla safari in the world — a clean, well-organised, easy-to-navigate capital city that sits within two hours’ drive of Rwanda’s own gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park and within four to five hours’ drive of Uganda’s world-famous gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park across […]

Katuna border crossing guide.The Katuna–Gatuna border crossing is the most frequently used entry point between Uganda and Rwanda for self drive tourists — a well-organised, relatively efficient crossing that connects Uganda’s Kabale highlands and Lake Bunyonyi with Rwanda’s southern region and the main road to Kigali. On the Uganda side the crossing is known as Katuna; on the Rwanda side […]

Border crossing tips for self drivers.Crossing an international border in a hired 4×4 on a self drive safari is one of those experiences that sounds more daunting on paper than it is in practice — but it does require specific preparation and specific knowledge that a spontaneous approach at the crossing gate cannot replace. The Uganda Rwanda border crossings at […]

Uganda Rwanda self drive guide.The Uganda and Rwanda cross-border self drive circuit is one of the finest road trips in Africa — a two-country journey that combines the wildlife density of Uganda’s national parks with the volcanic highland drama of Rwanda’s gorilla country, the cultural depth of Kigali, and the extraordinary biodiversity of Nyungwe Forest in a compact, logical circuit […]

Is rav4 good for gorilla trekking.The question of whether a Toyota RAV4 Safari is a suitable vehicle for gorilla trekking in Uganda does not have a single yes or no answer — it has four answers, one for each of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s trekking sectors, and the answer changes again depending on whether you travel in the dry season […]

Affordable Toyota rav4 rental in Uganda.The Toyota RAV4 Safari is Uganda’s most popular self drive rental vehicle — and for good reason. It sits at the intersection of affordability, genuine safari capability, and the ease of driving that makes Uganda’s roads accessible to international visitors who want a capable 4×4 without the intimidating bulk of a full-size Land Cruiser. For […]