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!
In Kenya, everything starts from Nairobi
In Kenya, Safari Masters, a rental company based in Tanzania, makes its Toyota Land Cruisers available in Nairobi. Our data includes no address in the capital: the handover point, whether a depot, delivery or a meeting point, is set when you book. From Nairobi, the Masai Mara, Amboseli at the foot of Kilimanjaro and the Rift Valley lakes are each reached in a day’s drive at most.
On 29 October 2026, CoolDrive recorded three versions for 15-day hires, with departures tested from January to October 2027. The six-seat Land Cruiser Safari, with no berths, costs about €254 to €258 a day; the version with one rooftop tent €281 to €284; and the one with two tents, sleeping four, €308 to €311. From one season to the next, the price moves by only a few euros.
The 12 offers recorded include unlimited mileage and an excess of about €898, the same for all three Land Cruisers.
Our view: a coherent option for organising a Kenyan safari yourself, with an almost stable price all year round that simplifies budgeting. On the other hand, the daily rate remains expensive, handover is limited to Nairobi, and park and reserve entrance fees come on top of the hire.
Safari Masters in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Safari Masters suits your trip.
General information
- Vehicles in Kenya
- Toyota Land Cruiser, 3 versions · 5 or 6 seats, 0 to 4 berths
Rental conditions
- Daily prices
- €254 to €311 · 15-day hires departing between January and October 2027
- Excess
- €898 · the same amount for all three versions
- Mileage
- Unlimited · recorded on 29 October 2026
Insurance and extras
- Version without berths
- 6-seat Land Cruiser Safari · for those sleeping in lodges or tented camps
Network and availability
- Nairobi
- Handover specified at booking · depot, delivery or meeting point depending on the offer
- Other established rental company
- Bushlore Africa · one depot in Kenya, to compare for your dates
Prices recorded at Safari Masters in Kenya
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €281/day median €295/day | from €281/day median €295/day | from €285/day median €298/day | from €285/day median €298/day |
Daily prices recorded at Safari Masters on October 29, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Kenya: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €899.
Where Safari Masters delivers its vehicles in Kenya
1 delivery city
Safari Masters 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.
Safari Masters also operates in one other country
Safari Masters: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Safari Masters is ideal if…
- You want to follow the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, from July to October
- You are staying in lodges and need a six-seat 4x4 for the group
- You want a predictable budget, whatever the season
Safari Masters is not ideal if…
- You plan to collect the vehicle in Mombasa or on the coast
- Your budget is tight: hire and entrance fees add up quickly
Our tips for booking with Safari Masters
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Avoid the long rains
Kenya has two wet seasons: the long rains from March to May, which turn some tracks in the Mara and Samburu muddy, and the short rains from November to December. January–February and June to October are the safest periods for self-drive travel.
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Leave Nairobi at dawn
Traffic in the capital is heavy from early morning. For the Mara or Naivasha, the road descends the Rift Valley escarpment, which is busy with lorries: leave early, overtake patiently and allow some leeway to reach camp before dark, avoiding any driving after sunset.
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Cost out the entrance fees before booking
National parks such as Amboseli, Nakuru and Tsavo, and the Masai Mara reserve, charge fees per person per day, plus a vehicle fee and, where applicable, camping nights. Add them to the hire cost to judge the real cost of each stage.
Your questions about Safari Masters
Where do you collect a Safari Masters Land Cruiser in Kenya?
Only in Nairobi. The exact location, whether a depot, delivery or meeting point, is not known in advance in our data: it is confirmed to you at booking, then our experts help you time it with your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
One or two rooftop tents: what is the price difference in Kenya?
In our records, each step up adds about €27 a day: the Land Cruiser Safari with no berths starts at €254, the one-tent version at €281 and the two-tent version at €308. Over 15 days, going from two to four berths therefore costs about €400 more.
Can you cross from Kenya into Tanzania with Safari Masters?
The rental company is based in Tanzania, and the Namanga border post links Nairobi to Arusha. A border crossing does, however, require Safari Masters’ approval, documents for the vehicle and, often, fees. Ask our experts before booking if you are thinking of combining the Masai Mara and the Serengeti.
They rented with Safari Masters
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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.
FAQ — Safari Masters 4x4 camper hire in Kenya
What does CoolDrive offer me for hiring this Land Cruiser in Kenya?
The search shows the three versions available for your dates, with the excess and a price that includes mandatory fees, alongside Bushlore Africa’s offers. Once the booking is made, our experts arrange the handover in Nairobi with you.
What deposit for a Safari Masters 4x4 in Kenya?
The excess recorded is €898, whatever the version. The amount of the deposit taken at departure, how it is paid and any excess waiver options are specified in the offer: read them again before confirming.
What licence do you need to drive in Kenya?
Traffic drives on the left. Bring an international driving permit with your national licence; the age and licence-holding requirements are stated in the offer. On the road, expect sudden stops by minibuses, the matatus, unmarked speed bumps and livestock along the roadside.
Hire a Safari Masters 4x4 camper in Kenya with CoolDrive Nomad
In Kenya, Safari Masters offers three Land Cruisers from Nairobi: a six-seat version with no berths, one with a rooftop tent for two and one with two tents for four. Our October 2026 records put them at between €254 and €311 a day for 15 days, with unlimited mileage and an excess of €898 in every offer. CoolDrive presents them for your dates and helps you with the handover. The rental company’s Tanzanian network and detailed presentation are on its main page.