| Vehicle hire on a self drive safari in Kenya | | | | Nairobi as there will be more challenging roads |
| | | | ahead. |
| The thought of arriving in Kenya, renting a car | | | | If you have a little time on your hands, you could |
| and heading out on safari in Kenya can seem a | | | | hire a car and drive to The Giraffe Centre in |
| little of a challenge to some, but most tourists | | | | Langata and not far from that Karen Blixen's |
| wouldn't think twice about doing the same thing | | | | house in the suburb of Karen, both just outside |
| on a beach vacation holiday to Spain or France | | | | Nairobi and both I highly recommend. |
| for honeymoon of family tour. | | | | Masai Mara Self Drive Packages |
| So why is it such a big issue? Just the fear of the | | | | |
| unknown, with a safari holiday in Spain you know | | | | To get to the Masai Mara, you need to head |
| the variety of vehicles for hire and the only issue | | | | towards the town of Narok which will take you |
| you have to worry about is driving on the wrong | | | | around three and a half to four hours, please note |
| side of the road. This familiarity has its | | | | it will take at least five hours to get to the Mara |
| advantages, you feel you are in control, but | | | | itself. Along the way it is a good opportunity to |
| sometimes the unknown is what can turn a | | | | see the Kenyan countryside and you'll once again |
| normal experience into a magical one, so if you | | | | be grateful that you have sturdy suspension on |
| enjoy adventure and you are not afraid of some | | | | your vehicle. Even though the main road has been |
| unknowns, maybe a vehicle hire on a self drive | | | | repaired there are stilly some pretty nasty |
| safari in Kenya is for you? It is significant to | | | | craters in the road before Narok and there are |
| stress that it is not for everyone and to assist | | | | about 35km of untarred road to get through |
| you make a decision if it is for you we have | | | | before you reach the main gate. |
| compiled a car hire in Kenya fact sheet. | | | | Masai Mara Camping! |
| Car renting and driving on your own Kenya safari | | | | There are quite a lot of campsites in the Mara |
| does not always translate to a cheaper holiday | | | | reserve and many tourists are interested in |
| than a "packaged vacation" version, depending on | | | | camping safaris in Kenya. There is the pretty |
| what type of accommodation you decide to stay | | | | basic self catering Base camp which is close to |
| at, but then again sometimes it's a plus to hire a | | | | the Talek Gate, then there is an eco-camp |
| vehicle in Kenya as the sense of freedom that | | | | striving for sustainable tourism, with all the waste |
| you get is very liberating as you truly are on an | | | | being recycled and has a "long-drop" for a toilet |
| safari adventure. | | | | The Spurwing camp which is not to far from the |
| If all that organising makes you feel like packing it | | | | Sekenani Gate, Spurwing camp in Masai Mara has |
| all in already, there are also Kenya tour operators, | | | | a kitchen and a dining room which are more than |
| safari company, travel agents car hire companies | | | | adequate and like any good campsite there were |
| and vehicle rental operators companies out there | | | | nice hot showers. From the larger camps in the |
| that can do all the hard work for you, they will | | | | Mara, you can hire a Masai guide for around 2000 |
| provide you with a suitable 4x4 vehicle for hire | | | | shillings and with their experience not only will they |
| and a recommended route, map and even book | | | | be able to guide you towards the best sightings |
| the accommodation for you, this obviously comes | | | | but will also give you some valuable information on |
| at a cost and takes away a little of that freedom | | | | what ever it is that you are looking at. |
| we were cherishing a few moments before, but | | | | So, if you want to strike it out on your own and |
| on the plus side someone else does all the leg | | | | enjoy a self drive safari in a rental vehicle, a good |
| work for you and they have the benefit of | | | | starting point is Kenya and try one of the most |
| knowing the lay of the land and recommending | | | | famous reserves in all of Africa, the Masai Mara. |
| places that you should go and see. | | | | Camping Equipment Hire for a Kenyan Self Drive |
| Once you rent a car the Africa continent is literally | | | | Safari |
| yours. You can rent a car in Nairobi (4X4), which | | | | |
| is probably where your Kenya Safari holiday will | | | | There are several places in Nairobi that hire out |
| commence and you can even get a car rental | | | | camping equipment if you need it, you would |
| company right from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta | | | | ideally leave a few days in Nairobi to get your |
| International Airport. We advise booking the | | | | vehicle and camping gear sorted. You may also |
| vehicle hire before arriving in Kenya. It is then a | | | | want to test drive your choice of vehicle around |
| drive out of Nairobi which can be a little hectic, | | | | Nairobi before taking it out on Kenya Safari. Some |
| just to say the least! At this point it is essential to | | | | sort of identification is usually required (passport) |
| note that a quality 4x4 vehicle is essential and it is | | | | and we recommend advance booking of a vehicle |
| not only for all the pot holes in the roads of | | | | which will also save you time. |