Self drive safaris are very possible to do in the entire East Africa because they give great deal of enjoyment, flexibility and freedom.
From Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot the tree climbing lions, Murchison Falls National park where you will spot the world’s most powerful waterfall to Kenya where you will visit Masai Mara – the world’s popular national park where you will spot the great wildebeest migration to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania where you will spot the big 5 game animals plus much more.
All this can be achieved when the individual is in safety that is guaranteed in a 4×4 rental car. Self drive is an assured achievement when you work with tools that can ease your on and off-road safari making it safe, smooth and memorable.
Why have these tools in car rental for self drive
Protection: Having these tools in place helps you protect the 4×4 vehicle from looming damage.
High level confidence: In you 4×4 car, having these tools enables you to explore and enjoy freely
Safety: Especially on remote roads that usually have rugged terrain and hard to access.
Tools you must have during a self drive Road trip
Jumper cables: When the 4×4 vehicle batteries mal-function during your self drive in any country, you may be required to jump-start your car with the help of a good Samaritan who may offer to help you.
However, the Samaritan may not have a jumper cable so it is very important to carry your own for your trip.
First aid kit: Every one any where is very prone to accidents and being ready for such contingencies is a must. The first aid kit must include: anti-malarial medication, anti septic cream, tweezers, scissors and many more.
Fire extinguisher and warning triangle: During a 4×4 off road safari in East Africa, it is a must have as you cross borders. This is important for in case of fire out breaks and the warning triangle alerts in coming traffic and the extinguisher helps put down small vehicle fires.
Cooler box: For keeping eats and drinks fresh, the cooler box is very important during a safari as they can be very hold especially in certain months.
Reliable spare tyre: It is incumbent of every one engaging in a self drive in East Africa to have a spare wheel in the car, alongside a tire jack and wheel spanner because with out them, it is very hard for some one else to help you with removing and fitting the car.
Jerry can: This is very important especially when the vehicle runs out of fuel. It helps you go to the filling station and harbour the fuel in there.
Car jack and wheel spanner: During your self-drive safari, it is important for you to have a car jack for it is strong to lift the car and a spanner to un screw nuts. With these, the smallest puncture can alter the process of your trip.
GPS navigation system and offline maps: It is important to have GPS navigation for easy route tracking, that is in areas where network is very good. Offline maps are of great significance when one is in remote areas where network is not stable.
Flash light: A rechargeable is important for emergency checks at night and setting up the camp. This is because batteries may drain quickly.