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Safari Land Cruiser for Hire in Kenya
Safari Land Cruiser hire in Kenya gives you the toughest game viewing vehicle on the road, with a professional driver-guide at the wheel. Our safari Land Cruisers seat seven passengers, have a pop-up roof and run on four-wheel drive. Safaris start at KES 35,000 ($350) a day from Nairobi, with fuel and the driver-guide included.
Many people searching for a Land Cruiser for hire in Nairobi want to know two things: what it costs and whether they need one. This guide answers both. For a quote, call or WhatsApp 0712 004 003 or email [email protected].
Safari Land Cruiser Hire Rates in Kenya
Our rate depends on where you go and on the season. In every case, each day runs from 6am to 6pm.
A. Safari, low season, from November to June: KES 35,000 ($350) a day.
B. Safari, peak season, from July to October: from $350 a day.
C. Within Nairobi, including Nairobi National Park: KES 30,000 ($300) a day.
All three rates include:
1. Fuel.
2. A professional driver-guide.
3. Park fees for the vehicle and the driver-guide.
4. The driver’s allowance and accommodation on overnight trips.
However, your own park entry fees, accommodation, meals and activities are charged separately. After all, park fees depend on the park and on your residency, so we list them on your quote before you pay. You can also see the full vehicle details on our Land Cruiser safari van listing.
What Makes a Safari Land Cruiser Different?
Most safari Land Cruisers in Kenya start life as a Toyota Land Cruiser pickup. Kenyan coachbuilders then convert it into a game viewing vehicle. As a result, you get the Land Cruiser’s tough chassis and high ground clearance with a passenger cabin built for safari.
The pop-up roof lifts so that you can stand, look out in every direction and take photographs. In addition, the cabin seats seven, so every passenger has a window. A cool box keeps your drinks cold between sightings. For more on the vehicle itself, see our guide to the Land Cruiser tour van.
When to Choose a Land Cruiser over a Tour Van
We hire out two kinds of safari vehicle, and both have pop-up roofs. Therefore, the right choice depends on where you are going.
The Land Cruiser earns its higher price on rough ground. For example, it is the better vehicle for Samburu, for northern Kenya trips such as the Chalbi Desert safari and for remote parts of Tsavo. It also copes better with the tracks in the Masai Mara conservancies, especially after rain.
On the other hand, a Toyota Hiace tour van carries eight passengers and costs less. So it suits most trips to the main Masai Mara reserve, Amboseli and Nairobi National Park. Our safari van hire guide compares the two side by side.
Your Land Cruiser Comes with a Driver-Guide
Every safari Land Cruiser comes with a professional driver-guide. Above all, your guide knows the parks, reads animal behaviour and positions the vehicle for the best view. Furthermore, safari Land Cruisers are licensed as tourist service vehicles, so we do not offer them for self drive.
If you would rather drive yourself, a Toyota Prado or a crossover from our self drive fleet is the better choice for upcountry roads.
Land Cruiser Safaris into Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda
We run road transfers across East Africa, into Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, and we handle the paperwork. However, Tanzanian rules do not allow Kenyan registered safari vehicles to run game drives inside Tanzanian parks.
So for a Serengeti or Ngorongoro leg, we drive you to the border. There, our vetted Tanzanian partner takes over the game drives. Meanwhile, your Kenyan legs stay with us throughout. Please give us at least two weeks notice for any cross border trip.
Where We Supply Safari Land Cruisers
Most safaris start in Nairobi. However, we also supply safari Land Cruisers from our branches in Mombasa, Diani, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Nanyuki. Hires that start outside Nairobi are quoted on request. For Laikipia and Samburu, see our Land Cruiser hire in Nanyuki.
How to Book a Safari Land Cruiser in Kenya
1. Send us your parks, your dates and the number of people travelling.
2. We confirm the vehicle and send a quote that lists the park fees.
3. You pay a 30% commitment fee to confirm the booking.
4. Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel or from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the first morning.
Finally, book early for July to October and for the December holidays, because Land Cruisers are in high demand in those months.
Frequently Asked Questions about Safari Land Cruiser Hire in Kenya
How much does it cost to hire a safari Land Cruiser in Kenya?
A safari Land Cruiser costs KES 35,000 ($350) a day in low season, from November to June. From July to October, the rate starts from $350 a day. Within Nairobi, including Nairobi National Park, it costs KES 30,000 ($300) a day. All rates include fuel, the driver-guide, park fees for the vehicle and driver, and the driver allowance and accommodation on overnight trips.
How many people does a safari Land Cruiser seat?
It seats seven passengers plus the driver-guide, and every passenger gets a window seat. For a bigger group, we send two or more vehicles.
Is a Land Cruiser better than a tour van for a safari?
It depends on the route. A Land Cruiser has higher ground clearance and a tougher chassis, so it suits Samburu, northern Kenya, remote Tsavo and rough conservancy tracks. However, a tour van costs less and carries eight passengers, which suits most Masai Mara and Amboseli trips.
Can I self drive a safari Land Cruiser?
No. Safari Land Cruisers are licensed as tourist service vehicles, so they always come with a professional driver-guide. For a self drive four wheel drive, ask us about a Toyota Prado or a crossover from our self drive fleet.
Are park entry fees included in the hire price?
Park fees for the vehicle and the driver-guide are included. Your own park entry fees are charged separately, because they depend on the park and on your residency. We list them on your quote before you book.
Can I take a safari Land Cruiser to Tanzania?
We drive you to the Tanzanian border, but Tanzanian rules do not allow Kenyan registered safari vehicles to run game drives inside Tanzanian parks. So for the Serengeti or Ngorongoro, our vetted Tanzanian partner takes over at the border. Please give us at least two weeks notice for any cross border trip.
Can I hire a safari Land Cruiser outside Nairobi?
Yes. We supply safari Land Cruisers from Nairobi and from our branches in Mombasa, Diani, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Nanyuki. Hires that start outside Nairobi are quoted on request.
Book Your Safari Land Cruiser for Hire in Kenya
Tell us where you want to go, when and how many of you are travelling. We will then confirm the vehicle and send you a full quote. Call or WhatsApp 0712 004 003, 0754 004 003 or 0743 142 615. Alternatively, email [email protected] or request a quote online.
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