The Pride of Africa is paradise to visit in Africa and this can be accomplished when you plan
to explore Kenya with car hire with a driver or self-drive.
In a 4×4 vehicle, exploration and adventure are highly guaranteed because these vehicles
have not only a high ground clearance, but can navigate any type of rough terrain that is
usually found in game parks but without damaging the under carriage.
Driving in Kenya can further be made adventurous when you choose the right company for
car rental services and also follow these tips of road safety.
As a tourist, one should avoid driving at night since you are not well versed with the area and
most areas don’t have adequate lights.
Fuel adequacy should always be checked because when driving in remote areas, it is hard to
find filling stations. Endeavour to have a full tank at the start of your journey or have extra
fuel in a jerry can.
Tourists should be ware of motor cycles, when driving in busy cities, pedestrians and animals
in game parks.
Alcohol usage: As in most countries in the world, driving under the influence of alcohol in
Kenya is highly punishable by law. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) should be
0.08%, beyond this, one is considered to be drunk and therefore cannot drive.
This stringent rule, is not to oppress but to ensure life safety so that you can enjoy your trip.
Driving side: The driving side in Kenya is left.
Road blocks: These are always set by traffic police officers and the drivers must always be
cooperative, polite and adhere to what the officers say at those stops.
Speed limits: Different roads in Kenya have different speed limits such as
Urban roads: 50km/h
Rural roads: 80km/h
Highways: 100km/h
Seat belts: This mandatory for all car users to prevent head injuries in cases of collision.
Mobile phone usage: It is against the law to drive while using a mobile phone as it can cause
accidents.
Road Conditions
Not far from Uganda, the road conditions of Kenya are in good condition in general.
Navigation: GPS operates well in most parts of the country, specifically areas that have net
work but in far remote areas, it doesn’t. Therefore, it is very wise to download offline maps
for easy navigation.
Muram roads: These are very common in remote areas of the country, characterized by
rugged terrain and very slippery when it rains.
Tarmac roads: Characterised by their smooth nature, these are the commonest especially in
urban areas such as in major cities, connecting to highways and are the easiest to navigate
through.
There are different car rental options such as self drive suitable sole travellers who love to
explore at their own pace, immersing themselves into all they find eye-satisfying at their own
time.
Car hire with a driver: It is suitable for those tourists who want to freedom and relaxation
during a road trip that comes with no disturbances on what route to use and how to
manoeuvre in which place.