Travel restrictions

Escudo restrictions in Tanzania

The Suzuki Escudo is unsuitable for travel to the Serengeti, Lake Natron, Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and Lake Tanganyika and Gombe Stream National Park in Western Tanzania.

Even if you're only in transit to the Serengeti and might use a lodge vehicle for your games drives, it is still not possible, as it is not so much the dirt roads that's the challenge, but the main gravel road from the park entrance to Seronera. This is a washboard ribbon road, for which a Landcruiser is required.

As for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Suzuki is only allowed for safaris in the Ngorongoro Crater; the rest of the NCA is off-limits and requires a Landcruiser.

These restrictions are also listed in our rental Terms & Conditions. Through car trackers, we can monitor if a car enters a restricted area. It means the hirer has breached the contract and would therefore be fully liable for any costs and loss of security bond.

Escudo restrictions in Uganda

The Suzuki Escudo cannot be taken to Kidepo National Park and Karamoja area. All roads north of Pakwach, Lira, Soroti and Mbale are off-limits in a Suzuki. If you want to visit the northeast of Uganda, a Landcruiser is required. 

Escudo restrictions in Kenya

Our Roadtrip Kenya branch doesn't have Suzuki Escudos in its fleet, and for good reason. The dirt roads inside Kenya's national parks are not geared for this type of car. 

It's possible to travel from Tanzania to Kenya in a Suzuki, but only if you stick to the highways, and hence travel to Nairobi or onwards to the Diani or Watamuy along the Kenyan coast. The rest of Kenya is off-limits with Suzuki Escudo.