Car and Rooftop Tent in Rwanda: Renting a car with rooftop tent has become common in Rwanda. This is because Rwanda has many tourists’ attraction with facilities which favors visitors on car hire with rooftop tent cars. Accommodation facilities are developed, security road infrastructure and many more.
There are many Famous Destination in Rwanda which attracts visitors of many types to visit the country. Some visitors prefer the freedom of driving themselves and sleeping on top the vehicle and count stars at night and also to see how it feel sleeping in nature.
Destinations which can be visited with rooftop tent car in Rwanda.
Akagera National Park
This is located in the Eastern side of Rwanda known as the only wildlife park in Rwanda. The park has diversity of species including the big five. Renting a rooftop tent car and drive to Akagera National Park is easy, the park is just half day drive from Kigali. Visitors with rooftop tent car do activities in Akagera like game drives, Boat cruises, birding, community encounters, spot fishing, camping and etc.
Due to the nature of trails in Akagera National Park, it is necessary to hire a 4×4 car with rooftop tent for the smooth running of the trip
Volcano National Park
This is a famous park in Rwanda known to be home to Mountain Gorillas and Golden monkey tracking. The park is just approx. 2 hours’ drive from Kigali, hiring a car with rooftop tent is easy and affordable. The driving distance is short and the visitors experience sleeping near the volcanoes in their rooftop car. Some of activities which can be done in and around Volcanoes include, Dian Fossey grave visit, birding, Volcano hiking. Community encounters and many more.
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park is another primate park in Rwanda. It is a home to chimpanzees in the wild. The major activity in this park is Chimpanzee tracking. Self-drive clients visit this park to be close to the great cousins of humans. Other activities in this park which can be done include, tracking other types of primates, birding, nature walks, canopy walk and many more.
Benefits of travelling with rooftop tent car in Rwanda.
Travelling with rooftop tent car in Rwanda cuts costs of accommodation. Paying for camp groups or campsite is much cheaper than paying for a room in accommodation facility.
Travelling with rooftop tent car is fun and enjoyable, there is no worry of finding the preferred lodges fully booked.
Travelling with rooftop tent car saves costs of buying food from restaurants as most visitors on camping safaris cook for themselves.
It is easy to change the Itinerary with rooftop tent car, visitors can decide to stay long on a destination or stay less.
A rooftop tent car saves times, it is easier to set up than a ground tent. Also finding an epic position is easy.
It increases the bonding with the travelling partner as it involves all members like cooking or setting up the tent.
It is possible to self-drive with rooftop tent car, this means privacy on the trip. For those who do not prefer to drive in foreign countries, there is an option of hiring a rooftop tent car and driver.
What to consider when renting a car with rooftop tent car in Rwanda
When renting a car with rooftop tent, consider a 4×4 wheel drive as it will manage even in rough terrain like in Akagera National Park
When renting a car with rooftop tent, make sure it is in good mechanical state, make sure it has spare tyre, wheel spanner and jack
Make sure the car has insurance and the rooftop tent should be in proper condition
Make sure the rooftop tent fits the number of people in the group. If the people are 2 a rooftop tent with capacity of two people is desired.
Avoid speed, there are cameras on roads and police officers. Drive at a required speed to reduce on accident and damages
In the National parks like Akagera, animals has right of way, drive responsibly in the national park.
When renting a car with rooftop tent, make sure you have a valid driving license.
When going for activities like Gorilla tracking and chimpanzees, make sure you book your permits in advance.
