Pick a sample route you like! We’ll customise it just for you and handle everything: your 4×4 rental, handpicked lodges, and all transfers. Or choose our Nomads route, which is directly bookable.
This 8-day road trip is ideal for first-time visitors who want a safari-focused holiday with shorter daily drives. Perfect if you have limited time or plan to combine your trip with a beach holiday.
An ultimate 13-day expedition from the soul of the savanna to the turquoise shores of the Swahili Coast.
This one-way trip is short, sweet, and full of highlights. Experience world-class game drives and unwind at Kenya’s most beautiful beach resorts.
Set out on a self-drive adventure through Kenya’s wild side, packed with safaris, cultural encounters and hidden gems.
Our classic one-way itinerary takes you from Nairobi to the white-sand beaches of Watamu. It’s the perfect mix of classic safaris, cultural encounters and Kenyan beach life.
Travelling through Kenya on your own gives you a real sense of freedom. At the same time, preparing a road trip here takes some thought. From more than a decade of experience, we’ve seen that our travellers get the most out of Kenya when we help them plan their itinerary and accommodation – leaving more space to enjoy the journey itself. That’s what our self-drive tours in Kenya are all about.
This page brings together practical guidance for your trip. We’ve selected 12 important topics covering self-driving and independent travel in Kenya, including useful tips and common questions. They’ll help you prepare with confidence before setting off.
Roadtrip Africa made our travel real! The communication has been straightforward from moment one. The agency provided lots of helpful information to make our decisions about the travel. We travelled for 12 days in Kenya with a hired jeep, with no driver guide. It was a fantastic adventure.
It was great to tour Kenya with Chris as our driver-guide on our trip with Roadtrip Africa. He was very knowledgeable, drove safely, and also made good contact with our boys (aged 13 and 10). All in all, it was a real trip and really a special experience for our kids.
My husband and I have been on the road traveling now for almost 10 years, we have yet to have a better user experience than we have had with Roadtrip Afica. So to Ken and all the team at Roadtrip Africa, thank you once again!
Customised itineraries
We create well-paced, varied routes for your self-drive adventure in Kenya, ánd handle all the logistics. From bookings to day-by-day Travel Notes, it’s all sorted.
The routes on our site are samples. Want something tailor-made? Just let us know! We’ll build a trip just for you.
Handpicked accommodations
We select small-scale, eco-friendly lodges and campsites with care. Most fall in the mid- to high-end range, giving you great comfort and value. Want to upgrade for a few nights? We’re happy to include luxury options.
Our local team knows Kenya inside out and will guide you to the best places. On and off the beaten track.
Want to sit back and enjoy the ride? Our driver-guides make your trip easier and a lot more fun. They know the best stops, secret picnic spots, and where to stop for snacks, an ATM, or just a great view.
They’re 4×4- and safari experts who know our cars ánd Kenya’s parks like the back of their hand. That means fewer hiccups, smooth game drives and local tips along the way.
Sounds like your kind of road trip? Simply select the option of a driver-guide in our online booking form.
A few things to keep in mind when planning your self-drive:
And drive your own adventure