Bushlore Africa Cars in Kenya: a 4x4 in Nairobi

The rental company

Nairobi, the starting point for a safari without a tent

In Kenya, CoolDrive lists Bushlore Africa Cars in Nairobi only. This brand is distinct from Bushlore Africa: it hires out a 4x4 for getting around, with no fit-out for sleeping. Our records do not yet include any model or price for departures from the Kenyan capital, and the pick-up location is given to you once the booking is made.

The country lends itself well to this kind of trip: from the Masai Mara to Samburu, the reserves offer a wide choice of lodges and tented camps, where you can sleep without bringing any equipment. The 4x4 remains well worthwhile on the tracks inside the parks and on rough stretches of road.

Our view: a relevant option for a self-drive safari with accommodation booked. In the absence of prices, weigh it up against Bushlore Africa’s 4x4 campers, recorded from €457 a day in Nairobi in October 2026 over 15 days, and against Safari Masters’ offers.

Rental company profile

Bushlore Africa Cars in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Bushlore Africa Cars suits your trip.

General information

Formula: 4x4 with no berths · distinct from Bushlore Africa’s 4x4 campers

Rental conditions

Prices: Not recorded in Kenya · shown by the search for your dates
Age, licence, deposit: Depending on the offer · international driving permit recommended in addition to your national licence

Insurance and extras

Options: Listed in the offer · to be added when booking

Network and availability

Nairobi: Only departure point recorded · handover location given at booking
Other rental companies in Nairobi: Bushlore Africa, Safari Masters · visible in the same search

Delivery

Where Bushlore Africa Cars delivers its vehicles in Kenya

1 delivery city

Bushlore Africa Cars has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.

Nairobi

Network

Bushlore Africa Cars also operates in 8 other countries

Our view

Bushlore Africa Cars: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Bushlore Africa Cars is ideal if…

You are booking lodges and tented camps and simply want the freedom of a vehicle
Your route goes through Nanyuki and the foothills of Mount Kenya, where accommodation is easy to find

Bushlore Africa Cars is not ideal if…

You want to camp in the parks: Bushlore Africa’s fitted-out Hilux and Land Cruiser are better suited
You want a price before searching: no Kenyan prices have been recorded yet

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Bushlore Africa Cars

Secure the Mara camps first

During the Great Migration, generally from July to September, lodges and tented camps in the Masai Mara are fully booked well in advance. Book them before the vehicle, then adjust the hire dates.
Plan your way out of the city

Nairobi is notorious for its traffic jams, and the shared minibuses, the matatus, stop without warning. Work out your route before taking the wheel, and avoid the morning and evening rush hours.
Watch out for speed bumps

Kenya’s main roads pass through many small towns marked by speed bumps that are sometimes hard to see, and they carry heavy lorries, especially between Nairobi and Mombasa. Allow plenty of leeway in your journey times and do not drive at night.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Bushlore Africa Cars

Bushlore Africa Cars or Bushlore Africa in Kenya?

Both brands depart from Nairobi. Bushlore Africa hires out Toyotas equipped for sleeping in the bush, recorded at €457 to €656 a day over 15 days in October 2026. Bushlore Africa Cars is aimed at those staying in lodges; its Kenyan price is not yet known. A single search brings up both offers for your dates.

Which model do you get in Nairobi?

No model has yet been recorded in Kenya for this brand. Its South African offer is based on a five-seat Toyota Hilux 4x4: the search shows the vehicle actually offered in Nairobi, with its seats and equipment.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Bushlore Africa Cars

4.3

818 reviews

Public rating of Bushlore Africa Cars

4.5/5 (108 reviews)

Tripadvisor 4.5/5 58 reviews
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 50 reviews

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!

Alain L.

Canada · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Too rigid computer system

Eric L.

Portugal · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Very good customer experience with Cooldrive. I highly recommend it! Thanks to the team who were attentive and available for organizing my trip to Canada.

Canada · Oct 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Bushlore Africa Cars 4x4 hire in Kenya

When should you go on safari in Kenya?

The dry periods, from late June to October and then from January to February, make driving and wildlife viewing easier. The long rains from March to May make some tracks difficult; the shorter rains of November and December disrupt journeys less.

How is the handover organised?

Once the booking is confirmed, our experts agree the pick-up time and place in Nairobi with the rental company. If you land at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, spend a night in the city before hitting the road.

About us

Hire a Bushlore Africa Cars 4x4 in Kenya with CoolDrive Nomad

Bushlore Africa Cars offers a 4x4 in Nairobi for exploring Kenya while sleeping in lodges or tented camps. As no prices have been recorded, the CoolDrive Nomad search calculates the price for your dates and sets the offer against those of Bushlore Africa and Safari Masters. For the brand itself and its South African Hilux, see its main page.

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