Self-drive Safaris in Kenya

Kenya is one big colourful roadtrip paradise. Safari, mountains, tribes, beach. Roadtripping at your own pace is the best way to explore Kenya. Hire a 4x4 with Kenya self-drive specialists and drive your own adventure!

How do you want to explore Kenya?

Car rental for self drive

Roadtrip Africa is the first company in Kenya to specialize in car rentals for self-drive holidays. No jam-packed and boring group itineraries from one safari park to the next. We believe that exploring Kenya at your own pace is the most rewarding.

What do you need when you hire a car in Kenya? A sturdy 4x4 vehicle to handle the roads and a reliable service in case anything goes wrong.

Our fleet consists of the Toyota Landcruiser with pop-up roof. We own all our rental cars and never subcontract from third parties.

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Car rental with driver-guide

Of course, it's also possible to hire a car with a safari guide and many of our clients do so.

We work with a number of experienced and truly lovable driver-guides who speak good English as well as fluent Swahili. This option is great for roadtrippers who don't fancy driving themselves, want a more relaxed experience, or want to learn more about the local culture and wildlife in Kenya.

The driver-guide is there to facilitate and ease your travels, yet you remain in charge of your own holiday and itinerary. The costs for a driver are € 40 /day.

Rent a car with camping gear

Whether you are on a budget, love the outdoors, or just don't want to have to book your accommodation ahead of time, roadtripping in Kenya with a full set of camping gear in the back of the car gives you a great sense of flexibility. We can equip your Landcruiser with a rooftop tent or you can hire a ground tent. Both options come with a full set of quality camping gear, including a mattress, sleeping bag, headlights, cooking equipment, table, chairs and everything else you need for your camping trip in Kenya.

Camp gear set with ground tent	€5 pp/day
Camp set with roof top tent (Landcruiser only)	€25 car/day
Electrical fridge (Landcruiser only)	€5 car/day

Best Kenya travel itinearies

Take a look at our suggested routes in Kenya to get a better understanding of distances and driving times, and build your road trip from there.

Make sure your travel plan is not too ambitious and share your day-to-day itinerary with us, so we can cross-check feasibility. The team of Roadtrip Africa knows all the hidden corners of Kenya and will be happy to point you in the right direction as you plan your road trip.

Suggested trips

Suggested self-drive routes in Kenya

Looking for travel inspiration and the best itineraries for your roadtrip in Kenya? Take a look at our suggested routes to get a better understanding of distances and driving times, and build your trip from there. As Kenya self-drive specialists, we know all the hidden corners of Kenya and will be happy to point you in the right direction as you plan your road trip holiday and a Kenya self-drive safari.

The Central Circuit

The Central Circuit is ideal for those who primarily come to Kenya for wildlife watching, want modest driving hours a day, and have limited time to visit Kenya. You start and end your journey in Nairobi and visit Mount Kenya, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Navaisha and the Masai Mara.

Bush to Beach

This one-way roadtrip from Nairobi to Mombasa includes the best Kenya has to offer: safari, culture and the beach! Go on a self-drive safari in Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, then enjoy excellent Swahili cuisine, diving in the Indian Ocean and white beaches in Malindi and Watamu at the Kenyan coast.

Drive Your Own Adventure