Self Drive Car Add ons to expect from Us
Gladiola Adventure took the commitment to be a reliable, responsive, and affordable 4WD car rental solution for your self-driving purposes in Tanzania. You can now set your trails through Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya on your rented 4×4, starting and ending in your preferred location.
We have a selection of cars for hire in Tanzania that are just right for the bush!. Our fleet consists of Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Rav4 vehicles-both widely used, and the most reliable 4×4 cars in Tanzania.
Expect a well-serviced Toyota vehicle that is just right for the challenging bush roads in the region. And in the unlikely case of a breakdown rest assured that we offer 24/7 roadside assistance, we have a close network of workshops throughout the region for minor onsite repairs, and always have the replacement car ready from our office in Arusha4 × 4 Safari Vehicles for self-drive rentals in Tanzania
Gladiola Adventure took the commitment to be a reliable, responsive, and affordable 4WD car rental solution for your self-driving purposes in East Africa. You can now set your trails through Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya on your rented 4×4, starting and ending in your preferred location. Bold enough, Gladiola Adventure offers unlimited kilometers with overnight stays in pre-booked lodges and campsites anywhere in the East African regions(KENYA, UGANDA, RWANDA, TANZANIA). And do you know? you can also hire a local driver-guide and cook from the Gladiola team? Yep! A personal driver-guide and cook for the whole trip; this applies to all vehicles on our fleet including the RAV4s.
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Competitive Vehicle Delivery Costs
Gladiola Adventure delivers anywhere in East Africa. Our delivery cost of the first and last days will depend on where you want the vehicle delivered or picked. Below is a list of our most common locations and their delivery costs in Tanzania. Driver and fuel costs included.
| Arusha Airport: | $20 per route *pick up and drop-off at our Arusha Office is free- view on map |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport: | $60 per route |
| Dar es Salaam (Mwalim Nyerere International Airport) | $220 per route |
| Mwanza Airport | $220 per route |
Note:
* Clients must fill out the vehicle checklist after they have inspected the vehicle for any noticeable faults
* Please report any new damage to the vehicle when handing back the car at the drop-off point.
Insurance
Gladiola Adventure cars have comprehensive insurance against damage associated with accidents and fire; and third-party liability to property and bodily injury. Personal injury and possessions are not covered on this type of insurance but are subjected to your medical and travel insurance. We insist clients on paying a non-refundable amount for insurance per specific vehicle provided. Please refer to our terms and conditions here.
Crossing the Border
PARK ENTRANCE REGULATIONS- KENYA:
Unfortunately, due to trade barriers that exist between Kenya and Tanzania, all vehicles made for safari(our Landcruiser Hard Top with pop-up roof) are supposed to be used in the same country registered. Meaning, not any Tanzanian registered tour vehicle is allowed into the Masai Mara and Samburu National Reserve. PLEASE CONSULT GLADIOLA ADVENTURE WHEN PLANNING TO ENTER AFOREMENTIONED NATIONAL PARKS IN KENYA, PROVIDED IT IS SELF DRIVE.
BORDER CROSSING FEE AND COMESA INSURANCE
Border crossing to the following countries is allowed: Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya. But will require border crossing fee and comesa insurance
Camping Gear
Camping Gear Planning a camping safari? Gear up and set your own trail to the basic bush sites inside national parks to the best private campsites these regions(TANZANIA, KENYA, RWANDA, UGANDA) can offer. You can now rent a car with camping facilities from us at competitive rates
- 1 roofTopTent with camp gear (fits 2 persons): $20 /pp/day
- Camp Gear with a ground tent: $15 /pp/day
Pre-booked Accommodations, no handling fee.
To experience the privacy and flexibility of a self-drive safari with peace of mind about which route to take and where to stay on your safari holiday in the East Africa region, we got you covered! Gladiola adventure affords you the flexibility to book any of our safari programs and self-drive with your rented 4×4s with accommodation included. Or just share your safari program with us so we could book your accommodations in advance; no handling fee.Safari holidays in Africa. Tanzania 4 × 4 car rentals, Kilimanjaro trekking, Tanzania mainland, and Zanzibar beach holidays with Gladiola Adventure.
Tanzania Car Rentals
SET YOUR TRAILS THROUGH EAST AFRICA. BOOK A SELF DRIVE SAFARI VEHICLE & CAMPING FACILITIES FROM US.
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Tanzania Safari Packages
MARVEL THE WILD TANZANIA WITH A LOCAL. LIKE A LOCAL. WE HAVE PRIVATE SAFARI PACKAGES FOR EVERYONE!
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Kilimanjaro Trekking
WE WANT TO GET BACK UP MOUNT KILIMANJARO, NOT WITHOUT YOU.
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Zanzibar & Beach Holidays
OFF THE BEATEN PATH, IS A QUIET, LAID BACK ISLAND BOASTING BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND MANGROVE FORESTS. A TRUE PARADISE.
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