Safari Car Hire

While Southern African countries such as Botswana and South Africa have well-established self-drive safari, the Kenyan market is still relatively young with very stringent car rental requirements. Some car rental agreements for Kenya tour vans are so long and boring, you might fall asleep reading them. No kidding. Some car rental companies use template agreements with so many errors that you would think the whole thing is a joke. Aside from the agreements, most van rentals have clauses that try to limit or push you to opt to a guided safari where the rental van comes with the driver – …

While there is the benefit of sorting your accommodation during your camping safari by using a campervan, you’ll need to understand the regulations around where you can park your campervan in Kenya. Generally, it is illegal to camp anywhere without permission so make sure to check the local restrictions before pitching up for the night. Some info about car parking in Kenya: In towns and cities such as Nairobi, County governments collect parking fees which can range from 50 shillings to 200 shillings per day. In smaller towns such as Narok, it costs 100 while cities such as Nairobi charge …

Whether you are driving yourself in your car or using a rented safari vehicle such as a campervan, 4×4, or SUV, you need to be aware of the rules and regulations that govern self-drive car rentals in Kenya. In this guide, we will provide you with the information you need to make your safari trip a success. What are the road conditions in Kenya? Kenya has well-developed road networks and highways that provide easy access to tourist destinations. Most roads are paved, but you may encounter some dirt roads when traveling in the countryside or other remote areas. As with …