East Africa is one of the destinations that are most loved by tourists of all sorts, such as; honeymooners, hikers, photographers, mountain gorilla lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, chimpanzee aficionados, and birders, and many others. When you take a road trip in East Africa you will really experience a variety of amazing things. There aren’t many things that can come close to the feeling of turning the key on your engine at the start of a road trip in East Africa with your loved ones.
The excitement you feel at the start of such a great adventure is matchless. If you dare experience a road trip in East Africa, you are going to want it over and over again as it is a very fascinating and unforgettable experience.
Meanwhile, to have a road trip in East Africa definitely you need to hire a sturdy vehicle (4WD vehicle) from one of East Africa’s leading car hire companies.
That hired vehicle will offer you a lot of flexibility while on a road trip in East Africa as you will be able to alter your itinerary at any time without worries since you are in a private car unlike with a public vehicle. East African countries are tremendously developing each day and their infrastructures like roads are in good situation. You will drive on good tarmac roads on most of the time but still be aware of the African massage, driving on muddy and bumpy roads in some places, especially the in remote areas where most of East African touristic – protected areas like national parks are nestled.
Contrary to most African countries, in East Africa you normally drive on the left hand with exception of a few countries like Rwanda. You are also advised to ask the people you are renting your car from about what to do and what to avoid when driving in a particular country such that you be on a safe side.
The major East African countries to take a road trip from include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, of which the first two countries are most famous for the unique annual wildebeest migration, well as the last two are most common for the mountain gorilla excursions.
The most astounding activities you should endeavor to do during a road trip in East Africa include; trekking the endangered mountain gorillas, mountaineering, game drives, birding, and chimpanzee tracking, among others.