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What we Learned from our Overland Trip in Africa

June 26, 2023
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| Self Drive Africa, Travel Advise, Travel Tip

Reflecting on our overland self-drive safari in Africa, it feels like ages ago when we were sitting innocently in Europe, dreaming about the possibility. Now, after driving in 10 African countries and covering over 30,000 km, it’s time to contemplate the valuable lessons I’ve gained from this experience. The memories of our unforgettable days spent in the reliable 4×4 Land Cruiser we hired from 4×4 Self Drive Africa Ltd will forever remain with us. We rolled through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa, creating amazing moments along the way. To begin with, when you…

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Essential Tips for Buying a Used Car in Kenya

May 24, 2023
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| Car Tips

We all know that the four most commonly used diagnostic techniques in traditional African medicine are looking, smelling, asking, and feeling. In fact, these are also the basic skills we need to master when buying a used car in the United States. By following these four points, you can choose a suitable used car. First of all, we need to “look”. We need to look at the appearance of the car when buying a used car. We need to see if the overall condition of the car looks intact and if there are any dents or scratches. We also need…

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Car dashboard warning lights and what they means

May 2, 2023
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| Mechanical Tips

The car dashboard has several lights and it requires you to know some of these and why they are sometimes on when driving. This requires us to do a good job in car maintenance and understand some basic repair knowledge. Today, am introducing to you the possible emergency warning lights on the car dashboard and what they mean. 1. Engine oil pressure warning light The prompts of the engine oil pressure warning light are divided into three situations: First of all, the indicator light is red when driving at high speed, but if the red light is off when the…

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Things to consider when choosing a rooftop tent

April 17, 2023
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| Kenya Self dive, Travel Tip

Choosing to go camping is the best option when planning a self-drive safari in Kenya, but before that, there are several things you should consider before choosing the rooftop tent you should go with on your self-drive camping safari in Kenya. Comfort Choosing to go for a camping safari is the cheapest and most budgeted way to explore Kenya but this doesn’t mean that you should compromise your right to enjoy a comfortable night. So when contacting the car rental company to book your 4×4 with a rooftop tent, make sure you make it clear to get a tent with…

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Which Vehicle is better for Self Drive Safari in Africa – SUV or MUV?

March 29, 2023
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| Travel Tip

When planning a road trip or self-drive safari in Africa, you will need to choose the right vehicle for your trip depending on the destinations you plan to visit and the road conditions in those destinations. The common vehicles to use on road trips are SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle) and MUVs (Multi Utility Vehicle) but in this post, we will help you to distinguish which vehicle to use on which road trip and when. Despite the fact that SUVs and MUVs have almost the same designs, the two types of vehicles are important in different ways. The SUVs are made…

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The Best Vehicles for Road Trip based on Gas Mileage

March 20, 2023
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The best way to explore any destination is by self-drive or going on a road trip, choosing the best car for your road trip safari can be challenging and you a vehicle that can offer comfort and a great feature for the long journey. However, which one can be the main reason for a car to be called a road trip vehicle? Is it the large space or the comfort and strong engine? Actually, the best car for a road trip will need a combination of all of that. The first thing needed is comfort. It can be provided if…

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A Visit to Amboseli and other Kenya National Parks

March 15, 2023
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| Kenya Self dive

What better adventure to participate in than to go on one of the very affordable Amboseli National Park Kenya Safari? You can spend 3 days on the Amboseli National Park Safari where you leave from Nairobi early in the morning and transfer to the southern part of Kenya to the highest peak of Africa which is Mt Kilimanjaro and visit the Amboseli National Park. Then you get to see a beautiful photogenic park where you can take pictures of wild elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, and other wildlife. Those are just some of the highlights of this amazing safari. If 3…

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The Best Vehicles for Tall People

March 14, 2023
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It’s great if you are tall – around six feet or more – but when it comes to choosing the right vehicles, things can get a bit complicated and tricky. Different brands come in different sizes. Even different variants from the same brand can have different sizing and measurement. It is very crucial to choose the right car that fits your height because we are talking about safety as well as comfort. When you feel that you are being trapped behind the wheel, your comfort has been compromised and things can get ugly from there. You may have to deal…

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My First Experience in Renting a Car in Kenya

March 13, 2023
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| Kenya Self dive, Travel Tip

I experience both positive and negative car renting experiences – back to back and I want to share with you both of them Next to organizing my self-drive safari in Africa, hiring a safari vehicle to use on my safari in Africa was the next step. But often there is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty associated with the whole process. Am I really getting a good deal? Their best deal? Are they taking advantage of me? Do they really care about making sure I am a satisfied customer, or only about my money? I inquired about several online car…

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Why Go Self Drive in Kenya

March 6, 2023
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| Kenya Self dive, Travel Tip

Whenever you think about going on a self-drive safari in Kenya, you just know that it’s a perfect choice and it comes with a lot of fun and many advantages though there are also some disadvantages. Self-drive safaris offer a lot of freedom than traditional guided safaris. For example, you get to decide when you start and stop your safari as well as how long you go out on your own safari tour. Going to Kenya for a self-drive safari is such an amazing option for several reasons just as long as you have all the essential camping equipment and…

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