Category: Carrental

What Makes a Rental Vehicle Suitable for Kenya’s National Parks?

A car that feels perfectly comfortable on a Nairobi road may tell a different story once the tarmac disappears. Kenya’s national parks and reserves can involve rough tracks, loose surfaces, mud and long stretches where there isn’t much around. That changes what you should look for in a rental vehicle. For anyone planning to Hire a […]

What Kind of Rental Vehicle Do You Need for Serengeti?

Choosing a vehicle for Serengeti is a little different from choosing a car for an ordinary road trip. You may spend part of the journey on paved roads, then find yourself on rough park tracks where mud, corrugation and uneven ground change the whole driving experience. So the question isn’t really, “Which car looks best?” […]

How to Plan a Multi-Day African Safari With a Rooftop Tent

A rooftop tent undoubtedly can make your multi-day safari wonderfully simple and enjoyable. You travel with a bed, don’t have to look for a lodge for night accommodation, and the best thing is you will wake up in a completely different part of the country without packing and unpacking a suitcase again. But there is […]

What Happens If Your Rental Car Breaks Down During a Safari?

Most people planning a safari spend their time thinking about the exciting stuff. Which park should they visit? Will they see lions? Is it worth getting up before sunrise for a game drive? Very few sit there worrying about vehicle breakdowns. Then again, somewhere during the planning process, the question usually pops up. “What happens […]

How to Plan a Two-Week Self-Drive Itinerary in Madagascar

Spend enough time helping travelers map out their routes from Antananarivo, and you notice a common mistake. People look at a digital map, see a 300-kilometer stretch down the Route Nationale 7 (RN7), and assume it takes about four hours. Out here, digital maps lie. They never calculate the time you will spend crawling behind […]

Why Rwanda Is One of Africa’s Easiest Countries for Self-Drive Travel

A lot of people imagine African road trips as stressful before they arrive. Complicated roads, confusing routes, vehicle trouble somewhere far from civilisation. Rwanda tends to challenge that assumption pretty quickly. After a day or two on the road, many travelers realise something unexpected — driving here actually feels manageable. Comfortable even. That’s one reason […]

Why Self-Drive Safaris Feel Different From Group Tours in Uganda

There’s a certain moment many travelers remember during a Uganda safari. It usually happens somewhere between the long quiet roads near Queen Elizabeth National Park and the sudden sight of wildlife appearing unexpectedly beside the track. No strict schedule. No crowded vehicle. Just the feeling that the journey belongs entirely to you for a while. […]

What Type of Car Is Best for Long Road Trips in Kenya

A road trip in Kenya sounds exciting until you’re actually on the road and realise… this isn’t a smooth highway all the way through. One stretch is fine, the next is dusty, uneven, maybe a bit rougher than expected. That’s usually the moment people wish they’d thought a bit more about the car they picked. […]

Common Transport Mistakes Tourists Make in East Africa

You don’t really think about transport that much when planning a trip. Flights, hotels, maybe a few activities… transport sort of sits in the background. Then you land in a new country and realise — okay, this part actually matters more than expected. Plan your journey with Rent A Car East Africa and get a […]

Is Self-Drive Cheaper Than Hiring a Driver in Kenya?

Most people land on this question pretty quickly. “Let’s just self-drive… it’ll be cheaper.” Sounds right. And yeah, sometimes it is. But honestly, once you’re actually there, things don’t stay that simple. Not sure which option suits your trip best? Get a quick quote and compare—get a free estimate today. The price looks lower… at […]