Preparing for my recent driving trips to Kenya, I found that road security getting worse.Everyone I spoke to, has either suffered from an incident or knows personally, of someone who has. In Nairobi alone, there are on average 64 car-jackings per week - this equates to roughly one every three hours! There are many theories as to why the situation is so bad ... and deteriorating ... but as a visitor to the city, I am more interested in how to stay out of trouble.First Line of DefenseThe … [Read more...]
Be Prepared For Driving in Uganda
Driving in Uganda used to be described as a "series of near misses". Unfortunately, this trend has now altered and we are seeing more and more MVCs happening. Why is this? Once this question has been answered then therein lies a solution. … [Read more...]
How To Prevent A 4wd Rollover On Unsealed Roads
Having rolled a vehicle back in my early days working upcountry in Uganda, I learnt the hard way about the dangers of unsealed roads. Since then, I've treated this very dangerous road surface with the utmost respect. … [Read more...]
Do I Need to Buy a 4wd for Uganda?
Do I need a 4wd for Uganda?It depends on what you intend to do. If you are based in Kampala and only going on safari once a year then a two wheel drive vehicle will suffice. You can always hire out a 4wd. The main roads in Kampala are mostly tarmac although can be pot holed. … [Read more...]