Self drive Tanzania with a rooftop tent

Arusha is known as the capital city of tourism as it is the center of the most famous park in Tanzania. Some of the most popular park that can be accessed from this city include Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro conservation area, lake Manyara national park, lake natron, lake eyasi, Tarangire national park, Arusha national park, Mount Kilimanjaro national park and many others that makes Tanzania one of Africa most thought after tourist destination on an African continent.

So, if you are planning your 4×4 self drive adventure in Tanzania and your dream is to visit the northern circuit of the country, it is better to start your safari adventure from Arusha as it will give you a quick access to the different national parks in this area. The good news is that the city has got a local airport, called Arusha airport where you can land to start of you of the great adventure.

If you are planning your international flight and wondering on which airport to land to, the city is served by Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) located 40 minutes away from the city. Therefore, when booking your flights ensure to be landing at JRO for the easy access to the northern circuit. Remember, Tanzania is the country with many international airport and landing to the one that is located very far away from Arusha will greatly affect the total cost of your safari. Therefore, plan accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.

Which car to use on a 4×4 self drive adventure

Ensure to always use a car that is mechanically well maintained to ensure that you do not get challenges while on your Tanzania adventurous safari as the terrain in different parks in the country are a bit challenging and will require you to have a well maintained and powerful car to have a great adventure in Tanzania.

You can opt for the car with a pop-up roof for a greater view during the game drive through the parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro national park. However, even with no pop-up roof, the safari cars always offer every passenger a window seat to make sure that the do not miss out on anything on your dream adventure

You also need to choose the car basing on the number of people you will be with on this magnificent safari. The tour companies offer family cars like the 4×4 extended Landcruiser safari cars that can carry a family of up to 8 people on the safari adventure. For the sole travelers or people adventuring in a group of about 2 to 4 people, you can opt for a smaller car that is suitable relatively pocket friendly.

In case the terrains of the places you are planning to visit are not that challenging, even the rav4 car can be suitable for your adventure and it is usually offered at more affordable prices but not be attempted to use it in a more challenging road conditions as they can easily breakdown on your Tanzania adventure

Tanzania camping safari during your 4×4 self drive adventure

For traveler planning a budget safari, camping safari is a desired option as the campsites that are distributed all over the country are available at an affordable price and will give you an opportunity to prepare your own food hence maintaining the standards you are used to back home.

Furthermore, camping safari will offer you a wilderness experience that you will never get on the indoor adventure. This experience will surely leave a long-lasting memory throughout your life as you will probably never experience anywhere else while you will be saving some dollars for you.

Tanzania lodging safari during your 4×4 self drive adventure

self drive Tanzania 4x4

For people interested in a more convenient and comfortable stay in Tanzania, you can opt to go for the lodging safari where you will be able to stay in a 5-star accommodation service. All the parks have got search lodges located both inside and outside the parks of Tanzania. For people with children who are planning their adventure to Tanzania. This accommodation would be ideal for your experience

4×4 self drive adventure with rooftop tent

Self drive in Tanzania with family and kids

For the camping safari you can choose to use a ground tent or rooftop tent. Different types of rooftop tents are issued by the different car rental companies. They vary from the sole rooftop tent to the family rooftop tents. The most trending rooftop tents in Tanzania currently are the double rooftop tent. These tents take two people each. some cars are able to carry to tents whereas others can only carry one tent. Always give details to your car rental company to determine the tent and the type of the car that will be suitable for your tour adventure while in Tanzania.

Having known that, the 4×4 self drive adventure from Arusha will be a lifetime experience that you shouldn’t miss out while planning your tour adventure in Tanzania northern circuit. Always plan your adventure in advance and state all the fact while renting out the car for the proper decision making and arrangement for the once in a lifetime adventure in Tanzania.

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