Africa Travel Blog

Category: Car Travel

  • Explore Rwanda on Your Own with Self Drive Rwanda

    There are a million reasons why we stand out from a thousand car rental companies that are widely distributed in and around Rwanda. Renting a car from Self Drive Rwanda gets you opportunity to book your dream car online while you sit back home one good reason why we feature among a few exceptional and the most preferred car rental companies in Rwanda. Booking a car online allows you reserve that one comfortable safari car and upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you are handed over the keys or depending on the agreed area of pick up and you start your road trip to your dream destination in Rwanda. Reserving a car with us online enables you avoid the waiting queues and crowds on public transportation.

    Our car rental services meet travelers’ needs no matter which class you belong or the kind of safari you intend to embark. We cover all travelers’ demands whether you plan to set off on a family trip, self-drive tour, guided safaris or as a group, business and conference. We have wide range of cars to rent in Rwanda for your self-drive tour and they include Toyota Rav4, Safari Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser TZ, Super custom, Land Cruiser Hard Top, Toyota Land Cruiser,

    Renting a car with us means you get value for your money and above all, we rate among a few car rentals in Rwanda with exceptional customer care service one trait that has positioned us in car hire market as one of the best car rental companies. When it comes to customer care service, we are the best and that is why you need to be part of this. Plan your trip with us and we shall get you out of that stressful journey of planning for a safari in Rwanda. By booking a car from us before setting off for actual trip in Rwanda means you will be presented that dream car for your road trip up on arrival or at agreed point of pick up. In other words, you won’t have any stress of how you shall connect from the airport to a hotel or destination in Rwanda.

    With many car rental companies that are distributed in and around Rwanda plus other transport options that take travelers around Kigali as well as other tourist sites, we are a unique car hire agency with good reputation a good reason we have kept in the car rental market for that long. We are registered and this means we are a recognized car rental company, trust worthy a reason you need not to miss our excellent services while on Rwanda safari. Renting a car with us gets you a great opportunity to explore different parts, tourist sites including genocide sites, national parks as well as take part in mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, bird watching to mention but a few.

    For long, we have featured as the most credible car rental agency in Rwanda that gets you a chance to explore the hidden treasures of this magical destination on self-drive or guided tours. Our exceptional four wheel drive safari cars are very comfortable and favorable for all kinds of terrains. Rent a car and driver from us and we take you through magical encounters with mountain gorillas, golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park and Gishwati-Mukura National Park or catch a glimpse at the big five game in Akagera National Park which is the only savanna park in Rwanda. We also take you through Kigali city tour to explore different tourist sites at pocket friendly price.

    Other reasons include;

    • Flexible pick up and drop off
    • Full insurance
    • 24 hour assistance-so do not worry in case of car breakdown or recovery
    • Tour experts-our driver guides are very experienced, knowledgeable and they will avail you that information you need while on holiday in Rwanda.
    • Rent your dream car at a pocket friendly price
    • Our car rentals are well serviced

  • Le Village des Tortues in Senegal

    The Village des Tortues in Senegal is a great place to see the country’s wide variety of turtles all in one place.

    Located a short distance from the capital in Sangalkam, Le Village des Tortues is around a 30 to 35km drive from the city center. It is easily reachable by taxi from the city, and makes for a great day trip from Dakar.

    The Village des Tortues in Senegal is spread out across several acres of land. Turtles live in enclosures, usually with two to 10 turtles in each one. There are also several areas for visitors to view baby turtles and very small turtles.

    Conservation and repopulation work takes place at the village, and it is not uncommon to see teams of international researchers measuring, weighing, and studying the various turtle populations there.

    Visitors can get an information pamphlet at the entrance after paying the entry fee. After that you can follow a guided path around Le Village des Tortues in Senegal to see all of the wildlife.

  • Buses from Marrakech to Agadir

    The best buses from Marrakesh to Agadir are run by Supra Tours, a subsidiary of ONCF.

    Supra Tours operates from an office on Avenue Hassan II, which is near the train station in Marrakech.

    Buses leave Marrakech for Agadir four times a day, from 9:00 am onwards.

    Buses from Agadir to Marrakech return at the same regular intervals, although not the same times.

    The total bus time from Marrakesh to Agadir is 5 hours.

    Buses stop halfway for a snack and restroom break.

    The cost of a one-way bus ticket from Marrakesh to Agadir is 80-90 DHS.

    Buses book up quickly, so it is best to buy your ticket before you take the bus.

    See the Marrakech Bus Guide for more information and tips on bus travel in Morocco.

  • Lamu Airport

    Lamu Airport is a small airstrip that serves flights to Lamu from Nairobi, Malindi, and Mombasa.

    Lamu airport is located on Manda island just across the channel from Lamu Town. Facilities are very basic and include bathrooms and a small duty-free shop.

    When your flight to Lamu arrives at Lamu airport, your hotel can arrange a boat or you can get a private boat transfer to Lamu island.

    Even if you don’t book ahead, there are plenty of willing boat operators at the airport when every flight lands, so don’t worry about not finding transportation to Lamu.

    Lamu airport is in the process of being modernized, and there is currently a building project underway to construct a more permanent structure.

  • Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa

    Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa operate daily and are run by several different airlines. There are over a dozen daily flights from Nairobi to Mombasa on weekdays and slightly fewer on weekends.

    Flight time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 1 hour.

    Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa

    Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa are operated by several different bus companies in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa are generally clean and well-maintained. Tickets for buses can be purchased from kiosks at the bus station.

    The total bus time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 8 hours.

  • Airlines that Fly to Fes

    The following airlines have flights to Fes Saiss Airport (airport code FES):

    Jet4You has flights to Marrakech from Paris (Orly)

    Royal Air Maroc has flights to Marrakech from Casablanca, and Paris
    Atlas Blue has flights to Marrakech from London (Gatwick and Marseille

    Ryanair has flights to Marrakech from Brussels, Hahn, Girona, Marseille, and Milan

    Transavia.com has flights to Marrakech from Paris (Orly)