What are the roads like in Africa?
Botswana: Most main roads are tarred, but not the rough roads of the national parks. Kenya: Major roads are tarred, while the surfaces of lesser roads vary. In the rainy season, four-wheel-drive vehicles are essential on many roads. Namibia: The miles of gravel road far exceed the miles of tarred road, but the gravel, sand and salt roads are generally well maintained and navigable. In the rainy season, four-wheel-drive vehicles are preferred. Rwanda: Main roads are in relatively good condition, but many lesser roads require four-wheel-drive vehicles during the rainy season. Often, roads have deteriorated surfaces. South Africa: Road conditions vary greatly from well-maintained motorways in urban areas to unpaved and poorly lit rural roads. Tanzania: Only main roads are in good condition, and about 5% of highways are tarred. Roads in national parks are rough. Uganda: Major roads between the capital of Kampala and other large towns such as Jinja, Mbale, Kabale, Kasese and Fort Portal are
