Bushlore Africa Cars in Mozambique: Maputo, Vilanculos

The rental company

Drive a 4x4, sleep in lodges: the Bushlore Africa Cars approach in Mozambique

A separate offer from Bushlore Africa, Bushlore Africa Cars hires out 4x4s that are not equipped for camping; its main page, for South Africa, features a five-seat Toyota Hilux. In Mozambique, two towns serve as departure points: Maputo and Vilanculos. The exact place where the vehicle awaits you, counter, delivery or meeting place, is confirmed with the booking.

CoolDrive has not yet recorded any model or price for this offer in the country. Yet it matches a common way of travelling here: the coast is lined with bungalows, guesthouses and lodges right on the sand, and access to the most remote ones often ends with a track where an ordinary car would get stuck.

Our view: an option worth considering if you prefer a real bed to a roof tent while keeping a vehicle that can leave the tarmac. Its limits: only two towns, no recorded figure to gauge the price, and nights to book one by one. If you want to sleep in the vehicle, Bushlore Africa's offers, recorded from €156 a day in Maputo, are the most direct alternative.

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

Type of offer: 4x4 without camping equipment · roof-tent models come under Bushlore Africa

Rental conditions

Prices in Mozambique: Not yet recorded · calculated for your dates in the search
Mileage, excess, deposit: Stated in each offer · to read before paying

Insurance and extras

Accommodation: To book at each stop · lodges, beach bungalows, guesthouses

Network and availability

Maputo: Capital, in the south · handover location given at booking
Vilanculos: Inhambane coast · about 700 km by road north of Maputo

Delivery

Where Bushlore Africa Cars delivers its vehicles in Mozambique

2 delivery cities

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.

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 staying in lodges or bungalows and need a vehicle to get around
Several of your accommodations can only be reached by a sand track

Bushlore Africa Cars is not ideal if…

You dream of nights in a roof tent: turn to Bushlore Africa
You need a price range before any search: none has been recorded yet

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Bushlore Africa Cars

Book lodges as soon as you know your dates

During the South African school holidays, especially around Christmas and Easter, the beaches of southern Mozambique fill up fast. Reserve your rooms at the same time as the 4x4, then adjust the itinerary to availability rather than the other way round.
Keep your papers within reach

Police roadblocks are common on the EN1. Keep the vehicle documents and the insurance certificate handed over at departure in the glovebox, carry your passport and licence with you, and scrupulously respect speed limits when driving through villages.
Drive in daylight only

Pedestrians, bicycles, goats and broken-down lorries with no warning signs make night driving risky in Mozambique. Plan your stages so you reach the lodge before sunset, with a margin for unexpected delays.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Bushlore Africa Cars

What is the difference from Bushlore Africa in Mozambique?

Both of the brand's offers are available in Maputo and Vilanculos. Bushlore Africa hires out Toyotas fitted out for sleeping on board, and also serves Pemba. Bushlore Africa Cars offers 4x4s without berths, for a trip where every night is spent under a roof. Compare them for your dates in a single search.

How much does a Bushlore Africa Cars 4x4 cost in Mozambique?

Our records do not yet contain a Mozambican price for Bushlore Africa Cars: rather than a guesswork estimate, rely on the search. Enter Maputo or Vilanculos and your travel period; the price is shown, mandatory fees included, alongside the other rental companies available.

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 Mozambique

Can you collect the 4x4 in Maputo and drop it off in Vilanculos?

Driving up the coast without retracing your steps would save you a second journey of some 700 km on the EN1. It is only possible if an offer provides for it: enter Vilanculos as the return location in the search, and only compatible offers will be shown, with their supplement.

What is there to see from Vilanculos?

The islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago can be visited by boat from the town. Further south, the Inhambane peninsula and Tofo beach make a classic stop. Gorongosa National Park, in the centre of the country, lies much further north: allow several days for it.

Do you need a credit card to hire?

Generally yes: the deposit is taken at departure on a credit card in the driver's name, and its amount is stated in the offer. Also remember to take meticais in cash for fuel and small purchases outside the towns, where card payment remains hit and miss.

About us

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

Bushlore Africa Cars is aimed at travellers who want to explore Mozambique by 4x4 while sleeping in lodges or guesthouses. The vehicle is collected in Maputo or Vilanculos, two bases for the southern coast and the Bazaruto Archipelago. On CoolDrive Nomad, the offer appears alongside those of Bushlore Africa, Britz or Caprivi, with a price calculated for your dates. The brand's main page, written for South Africa, describes the vehicle offered in more detail.

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