Rent a 4x4 for your trip through Africa.

After booking your self-drive trip, you'll receive an invoice for a deposit of 35% of the total trip cost, with a minimum of €500 per invoice.

The remaining balance must be paid no later than eight weeks before departure, so your trip is fully paid for before you set off.

Travelling within three months of booking? In that case, the full trip cost is due immediately after booking, without a separate deposit payment.

If your booking includes permits, entrance fees, national park fees or flights, these costs will be invoiced in full at the time of booking.

Your invoice will clearly show the amounts due and the deadlines for each payment.

Sometimes travel plans change. If you need to cancel your self-drive trip, please let us know by email. The date we receive your cancellation determines which cancellation fees apply.

You'll find the exact terms and applicable fees in the general terms and conditions on our website. That way, you'll know what to expect if your journey can't go ahead as planned.

During your self-drive journey, you'll have all the important route information close at hand. You'll get access to the Selfdrive4x4 app, where your personal itinerary, vouchers and detailed driving instructions are conveniently kept in one place.

A GPS device is also included as standard when you book a complete self-drive trip with us. This gives you different ways to navigate your route along the way.

Renting just a 4x4 without a complete itinerary? We'll help you explore which navigation tools we can arrange for your journey.

Your camping 4x4 comes with the basic equipment you need for your journey. Everything is matched to the number of travellers in your booking, so you'll have what you need to cook, eat and sleep along the way.

There are a few things you'll need to bring yourself or purchase during your trip. These include towels, torches, personal toiletries, food and drinking water.

Consumable supplies such as toilet paper, firewood and charcoal are also at your own expense. You can buy these along the way, depending on the facilities available along your route.

That means you won't need to bring a complete set of camping equipment and can keep your luggage focused on your personal essentials.

When travelling through Africa with a camping 4x4, there are certain expenses you'll need to cover yourself. These include fuel, road tolls and any traffic fines.

Some aspects of your rental may also involve additional charges, such as returning your 4x4 to a different location, cross-border documentation, extra drivers and any applicable young-driver surcharges.

Additional accessories and Full Cover insurance are not included as standard, unless specifically stated in your quotation.

Extra charges may also apply for transfers and for collecting or returning your vehicle on certain days or outside regular hours.

Your personal quotation clearly outlines what's included and which costs are charged separately, so you know what to budget for before setting off.

When you rent a camping 4x4 with Selfdrive4x4, the main rental costs are already included. That way, you'll know what's been arranged before departure and can focus on the journey ahead.

You'll receive a 4x4 in your booked vehicle category and configuration, with unlimited mileage and Standard Cover insurance. Two registered drivers, local technical support and 24-hour roadside assistance are also included.

Mandatory contract and administration fees, standard cleaning costs and local taxes are included in the rental price.

The make, model and exact specifications may vary between vehicles. We'll explain which vehicle configuration applies to your booking and what you can expect along the way.

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With a fully equipped camping 4x4, you'll have everything you need to cook, eat and sleep along the way. You decide where to stop and enjoy life outdoors, surrounded by nature.

Depending on the vehicle, your 4x4 comes with one or more rooftop tents and/or ground tents, mattresses and a complete sleeping setup. Camping chairs, a table, a fridge and water storage or a water supply are also included.

For preparing meals, you'll have cooking facilities, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, plates, cups and cutlery. The equipment is matched to the number of travellers in your booking.

The exact equipment and tent configuration vary by vehicle. We'll let you know what's included with your 4x4 before departure, so you can set off well prepared.

Yes, in many cases you can travel through several African countries with a rental 4x4 on your self-drive trip. Many of our routes combine South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Kenya and Tanzania are also a popular combination.

Some border crossings require additional documents and may involve extra costs. There can also be restrictions on where you can take your rental vehicle, depending on the country and route.

If you're renting a 4x4 from us without a complete itinerary, let us know in advance which countries you'd like to visit. We'll arrange the necessary paperwork, include any additional border-crossing costs in your quote and explain which restrictions apply to your vehicle. That way, you'll know exactly what to expect before setting off.

Nee, voor veel van onze selfdrive-reizen door Afrika heb je geen ervaring met offroad rijden nodig. Voor veel reizigers begint hun eerste 4x4-avontuur juist hier.

We helpen je een route te kiezen die past bij jouw rijervaring en waar je je prettig bij voelt. Zijn er onderweg trajecten waarvoor extra rijvaardigheid of een lokale gids nodig is? Dan bespreken we dat duidelijk met je voordat je boekt.

Daarnaast vind je in de Selfdrive4x4-app uitgebreide rij-instructies die je helpen om je voor te bereiden op uitdagendere stukken van de route. Zo ga je met vertrouwen zelf op pad.

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You'll generally find petrol stations along main roads and in larger towns across Africa. In remote areas, however, distances between fuel stations can be considerable, and fuel may not always be available.

That's why we recommend filling up your tank before heading into remote areas and keeping enough fuel in reserve for longer stretches.

We monitor the local fuel situation and keep you informed of any changes. We'll also help you plan fuel stops along your route, so you can set off well prepared.

Yes, all our fully equipped camping 4x4s come with a fridge. This allows you to keep your food and drinks cool while travelling, even when you're on the road for several days.

Renting a 4x4 without camping equipment? It may be possible to rent a separate fridge, depending on the vehicle. We'll be happy to check what's available for your rental 4x4.

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You usually won't need a driver for a self-drive trip through Africa. The freedom of being behind the wheel is part of what makes the journey special, even if it's your first self-drive adventure.

We'll help you choose a route that suits your driving experience and that you feel comfortable with.

Would you prefer to leave the driving to someone else? We can arrange a driver for you in advance. We'll also let you know where a local guide is required.

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