Budget safari Tanzania | Rent the Suzuki Escudo

Are you looking for an affordable and reliable car to rent on your travels in Tanzania? The Suzuki Escudo is a powerful 4x4 and the car to choose when looking for a reliable budget option. It is sporty, compact, and robust, as well as easy and economical to drive. The Escudo is automatic and shifts manually to four-wheel drive. Fuel consumption is very low compared to the Land Cruiser: around 10-13 km/liter.

Take note that the Escudo is not geared for travel to the Serengeti and Lake Natron. You can find details of the restricted areas here.

Read our specification sheet and know what to expect when renting a car from Roadtrip Africa. 

Budget car hire Tanzania | Rent the Suzuki Escudo

Budget car hire Tanzania | Rent the Suzuki Escudo

Suzuki Escudo Specifications

  • Model: Suzuki Escudo.
  • Capacity: The car can accommodate up to 4 people, but is ideal for 2. When equipped with camping gear, the car is suitable for two people.
  • Gearbox: Automatic.
  • Engine: four-cylinder.
  • Tank capacity: 53 litre.
  • Fuel: Petrol.
  • Fuel consumption: 10-13 km/L.
  • 4-Wheel Drive: Has to be engaged manually.
  • Spare tyres: 1
  • Tyre pressure: 30 PSI front / 35 PSI rear, depending on load. The tyre pressure is already well-adjusted; there is no need to change it yourself.

The interior and tools

  • Pop-up roof: No.
  • Inverter: No. You can charge your USB devices using the cigarette lighter plug (only while driving). 
  • Dual battery (for fridge): No (not possible to add fridge).
  • Water tank: No.
  • A/C: Yes. The car is delivered with working A/C. Please note that we don’t perform field repairs or send a replacement vehicle for an A/C problem. Wiring and piping are sensitive and are affected by bumpy roads and dust. The knowledge and equipment to repair A/C are sadly not available in the field. 
  • Audio: Radio with small speakers, Bluetooth, and USB. We advise bringing your own Bluetooth speaker to enjoy listening to music. 
  • Boot: The boot is small. We advise you to pack your luggage in soft duffel bags as they pack more easily than suitcases. Please pack light 
  • Tent: You can add a ground tent and camping gear to your Suzuki for an additional fee. Check the camp gear list here.
  • Tools: Jumper cables, spanner, tow rope and small jack. 
  • Extras: Roadmap and Driving in Tanzania manual. Roadtrippers who book a tour receive a planned route with driving directions and tips along the way.

Are you looking for a budget safari in Tanzania? Contact us, or fill out the booking form. 

The interior and tools