Tanzania safari | Rent your car including a private driver
Excited about your 4x4 road trip in Tanzania, but do you feel unsure about driving? Then a private driver-guide is just what you need! Our team at Roadtrip Africa works with well-trained and truly lovable drivers, who know everything there is to know about Tanzania.
Having a guide and driver all-in-1 is a great option if you want to remain in charge of your own holiday and itinerary, yet prefer someone else to do the driving. At the same time, being accompanied by a local driver-guide means learning more about the local culture and wildlife in Tanzania while you travel. All our drivers are experienced tour guides and bush mechanics. No stress, difficulties or long hours behind the wheel; your local driver is there to facilitate and ease your travels.
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Renting a private driver in Tanzania - what to expect
Your experienced driver-guide will get you to your destination safely and is responsible for keeping the car in good condition.
Besides driving you to where you want to go, your driver takes you on game drives in safari parks, finds the best picnic spots, and knows where to stop for snacks, an ATM, or just a great view. Yet, you remain in charge of your own holiday and itinerary.
As our drivers are keen to share their knowledge about Tanzania, feel free to ask them anything. You'll return home with a deeper understanding of the country and will have made a new friend along the way.
All the drivers we work with are fluent in English.
Driver-guide with car rental and self-drive tours
With Roadtrip Africa, you can add a driver-guide to both our self-drive tours ánd car rental only:
When you choose car rental only, you design everything yourself: the route, the pace, the places you stop. A driver-guide takes care of the driving and knows the roads, traffic and local customs inside out. During game drives, their experience makes a real difference. They know where to look, when to slow down, and how to read the landscape. Along the way, they help with practical stops and share insights you’d otherwise miss, all without taking over your trip.
On a self-drive tour, we plan a customised route and book your accommodation in advance. Adding a driver-guide means you can fully relax on the road. You watch the scenery roll by, spot wildlife more easily and learn about daily life, nature and culture as you go. You still decide when to stop and how long to stay, with the comfort of having an experienced local by your side.
How can I rent a private driver in Tanzania?
Can't wait to start your road trip adventure in Tanzania? We are happy to assist you with renting a 4x4, planning your itinerary, and getting you the driver-guide that fits your plans.
At Roadtrip Africa, we only work with our own trusted driver-guides. This way, we can guarantee the quality of your experience and ensure you're in the best hands throughout your journey. It is, therefore, not possible to bring your own driver.
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Great drivers equal great holidays | Some reviews
The role of drivers is very important when creating memorable holiday memories. As both a driver and tour guide, they need to be knowledgeable, flexible, create a sense of safety, and be great companions. After all, a good sense of humor and some laughs contribute to making the world a better place, right? We are happy and proud to say that we consistently receive glowing reviews from roadtrippers renting a car in Tanzania with our drivers!
- Jonathan, UK, August 2022 - read the full review here
''Road Trip Tanzania sorted us out with a great car and a fantastic driver for a really good price. We travelled for 10 days to three national parks and the Usambara mountains. The Land Cruiser was 100% necessary and 100% reliable for the journey. Our driver, Laizer, was super calm and great company, and was always happy to go the extra mile to find hidden treasures.''
- Ana, France, June 2023 - read the full review here
"Exceptional experience! Very good communication before our departure. When we arrived in Arusha, Georges came to collect us from our hotel, and we went to the Roadtrip Africa agency, where we were met by Yusuphu to pay for our booking. The prices were affordable, there were no nasty surprises on arrival, and the prices were as advertised beforehand, as well as those on their website. Our Safari was memorable, our guide Georges was adorable and very professional, frankly, he's great! The agency provides everything for camping: a tent, a small table, chairs, a sleeping bag and cooking utensils with enough to cook your food. I highly recommend Roadtrip Tanzania to everyone! Many thanks to you!"
- Emmanuel, France, June 2023 - read the full review here
"Our Road trip through North Tanzania Parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro conservation area and Serengeti) was really perfect with Roadtripafrica and the guide Charles, who drove us, advised us and helped us organise the trip. Tanzania is a marvellous country to visit and observe wild animals.
