Traveling with the car rental in Africa is one of the best ways to traverse East Africa. Whether you’re going to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, or Rwanda, we can help find the right hire car for you.
We want you to make an informed decision before you book, so we enable you to compare car hire not just based on price, but also fuel policies, ratings, size and more.
East Africa is a popular holiday destination with travelers from all over the globe, and you don’t have to look far to find out why. There are extraordinary national parks, vibrant cities, stunning beaches, beautiful mountains, amazing climate and weather, impressive culture, vivacious people, and plenty of historical attractions too, among others.
In fact, there’s so much to see, that it’s a great idea to arrange some car hire in East Africa to pick up when you arrive, so that you can head off and explore!
The roads here are well signposted, and in good condition. Be sure to take a map with you, or buy one as soon as you get behind the wheel of your East Africa hire car, especially if you’re going to be navigating your way yourself without a driver-guide!
Getting cheap car hire in East Africa is a particularly great way to save if you’re on a cheap family holiday in Spain because getting around on public transport can be fairly expensive when there are so many of you. Generally, it’s also a very convenient way of exploring East Africa thoroughly without disturbances and inconveniences like when you’re using a public transport.
Hiring a 4×4 Rooftop Tent Car in East Africa
It’s easy to pick up a 4×4 rooftop tent car hire in East Africa as soon as you arrive at the airport, but the best way to know you’re getting a good price is by booking in advance.
That way you have time to check all the options. It’s also a good idea because in some resort’s rental companies can run out of cheap and reasonably priced cars in the peak seasons.
It’s also a good idea to do your homework! First things first – make sure you’re prepared to drive your hire car on the left side of the road in most East African countries except Rwanda where you will drive on the right side.
It’s a good idea to get everyone in the car working as a team here, particularly when you set off in the mornings and at quiet junctions! When it comes to filling up the tank, remember which fuel you need – petrol or diesel.
Remember that away from the main roads, it’s a bit challenging to find petrol stations and so you’re advised to fill your tank whenever you reach a main town.
What to visit in East Africa?
With a hire car in East Africa, it’s easy to visit some off-the-beaten-track sights as well as more popular attractions that are a little out of the way.
There are numerous remarkable national parks to visit in East Africa, such as Masai Mara in Kenya and Serengeti in Tanzania (very popular for the unusual and picturesque wildebeest migration), Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla in Uganda as well as Rwanda’s Volcanoes – all the three Parks are among the only four mountain gorilla refuges in the world; the other mountain gorilla refuge (Virunga National Park) found in the nearby DR Congo.
It is also only in East Africa that you’re assured of viewing all the Big Seven of Africa (African Lions, African Leopards, African Elephants, African Buffaloes, Rhinos, Mountain Gorillas, and Chimpanzees). East Africa also comprises of several other top attractions to visit, including Africa’s tallest mountains; Mt Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Mt Kenya (Kenya), and Rwenzori Mountains (Uganda), respectively.
The largest lake in Africa – Lake Victoria, also second in the world, resides in three East African countries – Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. You can also visit the source of the world’s claimed longest river – River Nile, which nestles in Eastern Uganda – Jinja town.
Traveling around East Africa with car hire gives you the chance to experience the huge variety in architecture, cuisine and culture, which changes by region.
There are numerous amazing places where you can enjoy the great outdoors as well, with plenty of remote spots only accessible by renting a car. The top attractions though are mountain gorillas, the great wildebeest migration in Masai Mara and Serengeti, Chimpanzees, varied wildlife, high snow-capped mountain ranges, and many more.
So, book yourself a flight to East Africa, book that car rental and head off for a holiday to remember in one of the best holiday destinations in the world.
