Top 8 Tips for Tanzania self drive safari- Tanzania car rental

Traversing through one of the Africa’s most renowned country for the tourist activities on your own is one of the most satisfying events you will ever get. Be behind the wheel as you go through diversifying landscape, cultural execution or visiting various national parks including the Serengeti national park where the greatest animal migration, the wildebeest migration takes place. You can also visit the highest on African continent which also double as the highest free-standing mountain in the world in Kilimanjaro Mountain.

The most popular package now in Tanzania is self drive, where visitor only has to hire the car and plan the entire trip through Tanzania on his or her own without the help of the guide. We offer self drive option all year round without limits on where to go and with unlimited mileage. With this option, no one will be there to tell you where to go, where to stop, what to do or when to do it. All that will be done on your pace and when you feel like. You won’t have to be following a strict itinerary to explore Tanzania on your as you wish to do it. Self drive is the way to go for those looking for a total discovery through Tanzania and other parts of East Africa.

Even though self drive is available throughout Tanzania, you need to be well equipped with some information for a great adventure while planning your exploration of Tanzania on your own. Remember this is a lifetime trip for you and your loved. To help you achieve your goals on this trip, we have prepared a list of 8 suggestions that you must consider while preparing your dream adventure through Tanzania.

1. Rent a car from trustworthy tour company

Look for the company with reliable car to take you through all your trip. Get the company that can offer the guidance on how to book the accommodation and with reliable car. With a proper company, you will be able to save some dollars while getting expert guidance on how to go about your safari. Also, some tourist company won’t offer you self drive option. Therefore, look for the company that offer the self-drive service to avoid any disappointment. With self drive, utmost good faith is a key principle. Therefore, try to disclose all the necessary information to your service provider as he also must do the same.

2. Recharge your credit card

Keep your credit card or debit card recharged with enough card most especially is you have some unpaid activities like park entrance fees or accommodation fees. This will save you from getting stranded from a foreign country. Having extra cash can even enable you to do some extra activities that were not initially planned. You can opt to include hot air balloon on your bucket list as long as you still have enough cash with you.

3. International driving license

most of the permit from different countries are allowed to be used in Tanzania for a period of about 3 months. Therefore, if you are planning to stay longer than 3 months in Tanzania, apply for an international driving permit (IDP) that remain valid for about 12 months. This will give you ample time to drive through disturbance from authority. Kindly note that any fine that will be given while in possession of the car will be for you to pay. That will not be the company liability.

4. Mechanical skills and navigation skills

Having some knowledge about some minor mechanic and navigation skill will be key if you are planning a self-drive experience as you will not be in company of any one to help you with that knowledge in case of the minor breakdown. You should be able to change tires in case of a tire burst or to start a manual car in event where a battery fails to start. This save you your dear time where such a problem occurs, and those skills are required.

5. Healthy and safety

Always ensure that you are in good health before starting your Tanzania self drive adventure. In event where you are required to take some medication, make sure that you carry all your required medication. Also remember to carry the first aid kit containing all the things that can save you in event of unforeseen circumstances. You can also carry along anti malaria drugs as malaria is still a thing to worry about in Tanzania.

6. Respect the animals

Never ever try to go off-road in such for a good view or clear view as that wont only disturb the animal peace but it will greatly harm the environment/ ecosystem of these animals. Also note that being caught while driving offroad lead to the heavy fine that you will have to foot. Therefore, for the greater experience and to avoid the economical loss, use binoculars instead for a clearer view but don’t go off road.

7. Be patient

You don’t have to be driving all the time. For example, during the dry season when advised to wait patiently on the water source for animal as they come for water, just stay patient and wait as they will eventually come and you will get a greater experience that you are looking for.

8. Accommodation

For camping safari, you might not need to book the accommodation in advance except in event where you will be using special campsite option for those trying to follow the migration flow. However, for those looking out for lodging safari, booking your accommodation in advance is crucial more so if you are planning your safari to happen during the peak season where lodge can get fully booked and be stack with no where to stay. Therefore, always plan your accommodation in advance for a greater experience.