The Africa self-drive specialist
Drive your own adventure
And explore the beauty of Africa on your terms.
Accommodation + car rental + route + permits
Dreaming of an unforgettable road trip through Tanzania? At Roadtrip Africa, we take care of it all: a reliable 4×4, a tailor-made route, and charming accommodations.
Drive yourself or add an experienced local driver to your booking. After a full day of road-tripping, our self-drive tours offer accommodation in beautiful hand-picked lodges and campsites. We carefully select the best stays, prioritising eco-friendly boutique hotels with excellent value for money.
Our Roadtrip Africa Team is there for you all the way, from hotel reservations to car rental and roadside assistance. Benefit from direct bookings – no middlemen, no false promises, just easy communication and the very best rates. Are you ready to explore the beauty of Tanzania?
4×4 hire + optional camp gear and driver
Rent a sturdy 4×4 and explore Tanzania at your own pace! No matter where you go, you can always count on our reliable service and support. Prefer not to drive yourself? Hire an experienced driver-guide for just €40 per day (€50/day from 1 January 2027) – making your road trip even more enjoyable with insider tips and local knowledge.
We are the first to specialise in self-drive cars and camping rentals in Tanzania and work only with our own vehicles. Our fleet includes Toyota Land Cruisers and Suzuki Escudos, perfect for tackling Tanzania’s diverse terrain.
Love sleeping under the stars? Add a rooftop- or ground tent to your booking! Both options come with a full set of camping gear—everything you need for an unforgettable camping safari in Tanzania.
Exploring Tanzania at your own pace is an unforgettable experience. Still, planning a self-drive trip here can feel like a lot.
On this page, you’ll find practical information to support your planning. We’ve brought together 13 key topics with tips and frequently asked questions about self-driving and independent travel in Tanzania. They’re here to help you hit the road well prepared.
Want a hassle-free experience? Let Roadtrip Africa plan your full itinerary and handle hotel bookings. Prefer more freedom? Rent a 4×4 and use our routes for inspiration.
This road trip takes you through all the highlights of the country. After your first night in Arusha, you’ll head to Tarangire, where elephants roam among the giant baobabs. Then, you’ll drive up towards the highlands of Ngorongoro for an unforgettable safari in the crater.
Next, you’ll cross the endless plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll spend the night right in the savannah. The route continues east along a spectacular road to Lake Natron, a rugged area of volcanoes, canyons, and traditional Maasai villages.
You’ll wrap up your journey at the foot of the majestic Kilimanjaro.
Tanzania is gifted by Mother Nature, but its northern region is the spoiled kid. One legendary safari park after the next; the Northern Circuit is the classic safari self-drive circuit of Tanzania.
This is an ideal itinerary for Tanzania first-timers who primarily come for safari, have limited time, or want to combine their road trip with a Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar add-on.
We recommend 10 days / 8 car rental days for this Tanzania self-drive tour.
This exciting circuit combines the premier safari parks in Tanzania with stunning hidden gems. It contains scenic driving on back roads, walking and hiking treks, and beautiful cultural encounters. You’ll explore Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and West Kilimanjaro. This route is among our favourites!
We recommend 14 days / 13 car rental days to drive this Tanzania itinerary.
The bush-to-beach Tanzania safari is the ultimate one-way road trip and righteously our most popular one! Start in Arusha and hand over your car in Dar es Salaam (or vice versa). This Tanzania itinerary is ideal for those looking to combine the classic safari experience with mountain scenery, culture, and the beach, while staying away from the crowds and large resorts. Because of the variation, this is also a great itinerary for family holidays.
Renske in the front office was so patient in answering my endless questions from the USA. Fester met us at the airport with the truck and walked us through everything. He was so nice and refused to leave until we were comfortable. The truck itself was incredible and handled the Tanzanian roads with no issues at all! It was so much fun to drive.
This was a trip of a lifetime and was amazingly fun and exciting. The Land Cruiser was an absolute blast to drive. The vehicles are older, but that’s a good thing because the roads are insane. It makes you less concerned about electronics, scratches, dust and the harsh environment.
The communication in advance worked very well and the handover of the car also went smoothly. We had complications with our car during our trip and the exchange with the manager on site (Tanzania) was great. The company accommodated us very satisfactorily and despite the complications with the car we were able to continue our journey spontaneously.