Every guest calls us with the same question before their first Kenya trip: flying vs driving to Masai Mara. Both options get you there. They just get you there very differently, and the right answer depends on your budget, your dates, and how much of the journey you actually want to enjoy. We have put […]
A friend messaged me last month asking if she could just rent a car in Nairobi and drive herself to the Masai Mara. Short answer: yes. Longer answer: only if you get the paperwork right first. A self-drive safari Kenya rental is legal, and it can save a backpacker a real chunk of money compared […]
You have done the Masai Mara. You know a wildebeest crossing when you see one, and you have your favorite conservancy already picked out for next time. So why Tsavo West? Because it is a different kind of Kenya. Thicker bush, volcanic scenery, red elephants, and a quiet that the Mara rarely offers anymore. This […]
If you’ve been asking which Kenya parks allow self drive, the short answer is: more than you’d think, but not all of them the way the guidebooks suggest. We’ve driven most of these roads ourselves, and the rules change often enough that outdated blog posts do real damage to a trip budget. This guide gives […]
If you’re planning your first trip to Kenya, you’ve probably read ten blog posts listing park fees, and not one explains how you actually pay them at the gate. That’s the gap this guide fills. Understanding Kenya Wildlife Service Safaricard park fees before you travel saves you time at the entrance and stops a scramble […]
Every website telling you self-driving in Kenya is safe also rents you the car. That is not a coincidence. Safari Masters, 4×4 East Africa, and Laba Africa all make money when you book a self-drive vehicle, so of course they lean toward yes. We run guided safaris for a living, and we still think self-drive […]
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