6 Good Reasons You Should Hire A Car & Driver In Kenya
Self-drive trips have become very popular in East Africa over the past years and this is attributed to the reliable transport and communication network coupled with security and welcoming locals. Kenya ranks highly among the top African safari destinations renowned for its abundant wildlife, rich culture, towering landscapes and enormous water bodies. Considered the original birth place of safari, Kenya is home to over 40 national parks and wildlife reserves plus other fascinating tourist attractions found within Nairobi city and remote locations of the country.
Are you planning a safari, business or leisure holiday in Kenya, the most reliable way to explore is by renting a car with a driver in Kenya over a self-drive trip. Below are 6 reasons why we highly recommend this option based on savvy travelers’ reviews and customer requests.
Comfort
The comfort you get when you decide to rent a car and driver in Kenya is compared to no other, just sit back, relax and let your driver do all the work. You don’t have to worry about tiring long-distance drives, fixing a mechanical problem, replacing a flat tire, parking the car, washing or any car-related issue. This freedom gives you time to chat with friends & family or attend to business emails in the comfort of your seat.
No Liability
You transfer all the liability to the company when you decide to hire a car with a driver. You will not be held responsible in case of an accident or car damage giving you that peace of mind during your Kenya safari, business or leisure trip. You dont have to worry about analyzing self-drive contract’s terms, conditions and fines since all duties are assigned to the driver
Road & Route Knowledge
The main streets and highways in Kenya re in good condition but the remote off-roads are either in poor condition or not worked on at all. You will require a lot of experience to drive on these roads, especially during the rainy season and that’s why you require a Kenya driver with knowledge and experience of driving through nearly impassable roads. A GPS and Google Maps may be reliable routing devices and apps but what happens when you cant access the internet while driving in a remote destination- you will defineltly get lost which is never the case when in the hands of a professional driver.
Wildlife Guide
The majority of Kenyan drivers hired by car rental and tour companies must possess adequate knowledge of the national park’s background and wildlife info. You can self drive to a national park in Kenya but spotting and identifying a wild animal will not be that easy. The driver will keep you engaged during a safari showing and telling you names, attributes, and way of life of wildlife you encounter on a game drive. Traveling with a driver gives you time to take pictures, record videos or peep out a safari car roof for good views of the wildlife.
Get closer to Kenyan locals
The best way to break the language barrier between a tourist and local is by having an intermediator who in this case will be your driver. Swahili is the most popular language in East Africa with over a quater of the population in Kenya using Swahili as their primary language. The best way to get close to the locals is by speaking their dialect and who better to teach you a few Swahili words than your driver. You will also get a chance to sample the local cuisine, learn about different cultural norms and taboos, and enjoy local music & dance presentations among other local things.
Rental Car Knowledge
Another good reason to rent a car with a driver in Kenya is the level of mechanical and physical knowledge they have about a particular car. You might have the experience of driving an automatic or manual car you have booked but not as much as a local driver who has driven the same car for years. A driver will know it’s maintenance and serving routine plus the best way to solve each mechanical or physical car problem.
So if you are planning a business, leisure or safari tour in Kenya and require a rental car, think twice before choosing self drive option by considering the benefits of a driver-guided tour mentioned above. You can rent a car and driver in Kenya today by simply sending an email to info@rentadriverkenya.com or call us now on +256-700135510 to speak with our reservations team.
Bryan Muhoozi
