Hiring a car with a driver increases visitor comfort and luxury while on Tanzania road trip. Most car hire companies/agencies give clients a chance to rent a car plus driver services at affordable rates. This lets holidaymakers enjoy a relaxed and comfortable Tanzania safari.
Getting around Tanzania as a first-time traveler isn’t simple and that is why you need a driver with adequate knowledge of the different routes, traffic rules, local conditions and destinations. Hiring a car in Tanzania and a driver makes visitors’ road trips enjoyable and free of stress. It is also important to take note of good qualities the driver you plan to hire.
Self-drive tips
A number of traffic rules and regulations must be observed while on a self-drive trip in Tanzania. These include speed limits, drive on the left-hand part while on a road trip in Tanzania. Keenness should also be observed when driving in rural areas because there are higher chances of bumping into potholes, livestock and people while even crossing the road. This can save you a lot from road accidents or damages on the rental car. Self-drive tours in Tanzania are possible in most of the areas including Serengeti National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Zanzibar Island, Lake Tanganyika, Ngorongoro Crater.
Driving in Zanzibar Tanzania
If you are among the non-Tanzania drivers license holders, a valid permit is required while in Zanzibar. The Zanzibar driver’s permit can be obtained after undertaking a vision test and written exam. Failure to carry it may mean you will incur a fine/charge.
Essentially, choose the right car considering the terrain, model, rates, space, purpose and extra facilities offered by the car hire agency. We have variety of rental cars for you to choose your best ranging from Toyota Rav4, Landcruiser rentals, Super Customs and many others.
Safety concerns in Tanzania
If it a self-drive that you would like to go for, Tanzania is one safest East African destination for a self-drive. However, make sure your rental car is locked, you carry your valid driving permit, avoid driving when it is dark and cross-check the car hire credibility.
Take a path of your choice
Even while on a self-drive road a trip with a driver, you have a chance to get on your own path. There is a lot to enjoy or experience while on a self-drive for you to experience in depths what African plains have to offer the world. You can make a stop visit at any interesting tourist site at your own pace while on Tanzania safari.
