| Vehicle transport in Kenya is the main mode of | | | | miserable experiences when it rains and some |
| transport. It usually involves using a vehicle on the | | | | roads get impassable for the small vehicles. |
| major tarmac highways or the village graveled | | | | <OL> |
| roads. A visitor can choose between using public | | | | <LI>Before driving, ensure you get advice |
| transport vehicles, tour company vans or higher a | | | | from a mechanic familiar with your make of |
| car of choice and self drive. | | | | vehicle as to which parts are vulnerable. This |
| There exist a number of car hire companies that | | | | includes also checking gear oil, distilled water, coil, |
| hire out vehicles to individuals or groups. The rate | | | | clutch cable, accelerator cable, brake master |
| is determined by distance to be covered, region | | | | cylinder overhaul kit, water pump overhaul kit (or |
| being visited, and period of hire and size of car. | | | | water pump), petrol pump, one front and one |
| Most cars are hired per day and discounts maybe | | | | rear main leaf spring, shock absorbers, HT leads, |
| offered negotiated if the vehicle is being hired for | | | | oil pump, wheel studs, half shafts and bearings. |
| a longer period. | | | | <LI>During wet weather it’s always |
| Vehicle transport in Kenya is not as expensive as | | | | advisable to use 4WD vehicles and keep speeds |
| it used to be years earlier, this is because more | | | | low when traveling on the dirt roads. This gives |
| people have invested in the tourism industry and | | | | you control over the vehicle if it skids and lets |
| therefore transport is well considered. The | | | | you have an enjoyable vehicle transport around |
| competition between the operators always seems | | | | the Kenyan attractions and parks. |
| to push the prices down making it an affordable | | | | Carry high lift jacks when visiting muddy sections |
| option. | | | | to avoid getting stuck. |
| For large groups of visitors, the cost can be | | | | <LI>Punctures occur anytime, always have |
| dropped significantly by using a large capacity | | | | enough spare wheels and repair kit when moving |
| vehicle thereby reducing the cost of acquiring the | | | | away from town where services are always |
| car. | | | | easily available. You can’t afford spending the |
| Most cars available for vehicle transport in Kenya | | | | night in the bush just because you can’t |
| include 2WD vehicles, 4WD vehicles, vans, jeeps | | | | change the wheel or don’t have a spare one. |
| and Land cruisers and specialized tour trucks and | | | | <LI>Petrol is always rare when out of town. |
| busses. Most 2WD cars can satisfactorily handle | | | | Ensure you have enough stock to take You |
| trips to all major tourism circuits in Kenya with | | | | through the journey and back. |
| ease during the dry season but can lead to | | | | |