Category: Carrental

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 […]

Uganda Road Trip Itinerary: 7 Days of Adventure

If you’re building a Uganda road trip itinerary, here’s something most websites won’t say clearly: the country isn’t hard to travel, but it’s slower than you think. On Google Maps, a drive might show five hours. In real life? Add traffic leaving Kampala, a fuel stop, maybe a police checkpoint, maybe cows on the road. […]

Top Routes to Explore with Chauffeur Drive in East Africa

East Africa is beautiful. But it’s also big. Roads can be smooth in one area and rough in the next. Signs are not always clear. And if you are new here, driving yourself can feel a bit stressful. That’s why many visitors go for Car hire with a driver in Africa. You sit back, enjoy the […]

How Car Rental Works in Kenya: A Guide for Newbies

So you just landed at the airport in Nairobi. Its hot, busy and the adventure is about to start. You probably thinking about how to get around. Sure, public transport is cheap but you can’t exactly tell the bus driver to stop because you saw a lion. That’s why renting your own ride is the […]