4×4 Kenya Self Drive Car Rental Safaris With Camping Gear
Kenya Self Drive safari is the perfect way to explore and discover Kenya in a fully equipped private 4×4 safari Car(Land Cruiser) rental. Book a self drive Kenya private Land cruiser with/without: rooftop tent, pop up roof, camping gear to visit magical Kenya, and make that dream come to pass.
4×4 Self Drive Kenya Safari Services
Car Rental East Africa offers well maintained all terrain & comfortable Safari Land cruisers, that are perfect for self drive Kenya safari travelers, who want to enjoy on their own, and at their own pace. These include 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser LX with a pop up or rooftop tent, Land Cruiser V8 with Pop Up or rooftop tent, Hardtop Land cruisers with/without Pop up or rooftop tents, and Toyota Double cab w/without rooftop(pop up) roof. We own all our vehicles and are not subcontracted from other companies.
Besides, a self drive Kenya safari, we also offer Car rental with Driver/tour guide in Kenya. This is the best option for travelers who want to enjoy their adventure, while sited on their private seat of their Kenya safari rental car. Car rental East Africa also offers long term car rentals in Kenya at the best guaranteed price, not forgetting one way car rental journeys beyond the Kenyan borders: that is from Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania at a one way fee. With our one way self drive Kenya , you can hire from Nairobi – drop in Mombasa, Nairobi to Arusha, Nairobi to Dar-es-salaam, Nairobi to Watamu, Nairobi to Kampala, Nairobi to Kigali.
Car rental East Africa also helps in arranging/booking campsites and lodges near or withing most Kenya National Parks, where you can spend restful nights. We also help plan and customize itineraries through unique routes to various Kenya’s top visited destinations, with a blend landscapes, culture & Wildlife. Since most self drive Kenya travelers prefer adventuring on their own, the better way to find these places, is trough a GPS, yet we urge our clients to download the maps.me app to help them find exact locations.
Additional services include 24/7 back up road service, comprehensive insurance cover, unlimited mileage (although night drives beyond 7:00pm is not allowed.
What you Need to Know about 4×4 Self Drive Safari in Kenya
Kenya, is considered as East Africa’s safari hub. The country boats of 23 National Parks, 15 national game reserves, and over 140 private conservancies, which are all managed and conserved by Kenya Wildlife Service(KWS). The prime self drive parks to be visited, include Amboseli National Park, Masai mara National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate National Park, Tsavo East-West National Park, Olpejeta Conservancy, Mount Kenya National Park.
Visiting these destinations demands must park entrance fees, which can be paid by either MPESA or credit/Master/Visa card. All our self drive clients are usually urged to buy a get a local sim card of either Safaricom (preferable)or Airtel.
However, it is also important for all self drive Kenya safari travelers to find important travel tips, about the vehicle type(4WD or not), accommodations in or outside the parks and the routes.
Is it safe to explore Kenya on a 4×4 self drive safari?
Yes! Kenya is safe for all self drive safaris, except Northern Kenya (Lake Turkana Region). The country is famous for its incredible wildlife experience, especially during the peak season in the dry months of (July-October), where over millions of Wildebeests herds cross the Mara river into Masai mara, from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, as they seek for greener pastures.
Most tourists flock into the country due to the better conditions of viewing numerous wildlife species including Big Five(Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, Rhinos).
Recommended Routes For 4×4 Self Drive Kenya Safaris
Want to explore the outback of The Magical World? Kenya is the best starting points for your 4WD adventure. With so many route options Starting from Nairobi, you can plan your journey following your points of interests.
Decide between going from:
Southwest Safari Circuit: where your 4WD road trip safari starts from Nairobi to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, the Pink Lake Nakuru National Park (known for its greater and lesser pink flamingoes , and black and white Rhinoes). Other add-ons to this route include; Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Bogoria National Reserve, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Amboseli National Park , and Lamu Island.
Southeast Safari Circuit (suitable for Beach Holidays): Start from any coastal resort (Mombasa or Watamu) , or from Nairobi and head down further to Tsavo East National Park, to Amboseli National Park. Other add-ons include; Masai Mara National Reserve, Diani Beach, Shimba Hills National Reserve.
While the Central and Northern Safari Circuit offers excellent wildlife viewing. It includes Safaris to ;Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Laikipia Plateau, Aberdare National Park. Other addition parks are: Mount Kenya National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve