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Safari MastersNjiro, 12270 Arusha
The rental company
Safari Masters, the Land Cruiser for a self-drive safari
Safari Masters hires out 4x4s prepared for safari in Tanzania. Its fleet recorded by CoolDrive comes down to three versions of the Toyota Land Cruiser: one with a rooftop tent for two, another with two rooftop tents for four, and a six-seat Land Cruiser Safari with no berths, to be combined with nights in lodges or camps. All three models have a manual gearbox.
Departures are from Arusha, in the Njiro district, from Moshi and the Kilimanjaro region, ideally placed for the northern circuit, but also from Dar es Salaam, on the coast, and from Seronera, in the centre of Serengeti National Park.
Every offer recorded provides unlimited kilometres and an excess of €890. The rental company generally supplies camping equipment with the rooftop tent versions and offers roadside assistance within the country: the exact contents appear in each offer.
Our verdict: a rental company built for travellers who want to organise their own safari, with vehicles suited to dirt tracks and a well-placed network between Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti. Its limits: a short range, manual only, with no bathroom on board, and a generous budget to plan for, as park entry fees are added to the hire.
Rental company profile
Safari Masters in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Safari Masters suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Safari Masters · address recorded in Njiro, Arusha
- Vehicles
- Toyota Land Cruiser · three versions in our records
- Types
- 4x4 with rooftop tent, safari 4x4 · the Land Cruiser Safari has no berths
- Berths
- 2 or 4 · one or two rooftop tents depending on the version
- Seats
- 5 or 6 · 6 in the Land Cruiser Safari
- Transmission
- Manual · on all three models recorded
Rental conditions
- Kilometres
- No limit · on every offer recorded in October 2026
- Excess
- €890 · identical on all three models recorded
- Age and licence
- Depending on the offer · rental company's requirements shown before booking
- Driving
- On the left · tarmac between towns, dirt tracks in the parks
- Pick-up and return
- Depending on the offer · locations to be agreed with the rental company, any fees stated
- Park fees
- Not included · to be paid on top of the hire
Insurance and extras
- Camping equipment
- Generally supplied with the rooftop tents · detailed list in each offer
- Binoculars and maps
- Provided on board according to the rental company · to be confirmed when booking
- Roadside assistance
- Offered by the rental company · coverage and response times specified in the offer
- Briefing at departure
- Generally provided · driving, safety and how to use the equipment
Network and availability
- Arusha
- Njiro · classic starting point for the northern circuit
- Kilimanjaro region
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro · at the foot of the massif
- Serengeti
- Seronera · in the centre of the national park
- Coast
- Dar es Salaam · exact handover location specified when booking
The fleet
Safari Masters vehicles in Tanzania
Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.
4x4 with roof tent
Utility vehicle
Observed prices
Prices recorded at Safari Masters in Tanzania
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €254/day median €289/day | from €254/day median €289/day | from €257/day median €293/day | from €257/day median €293/day |
| Car and SUV | from €227/day median €249/day | from €227/day median €249/day | from €230/day median €252/day | from €230/day median €252/day |
Daily prices recorded at Safari Masters on October 26, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Tanzania: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €892.
Branches
Safari Masters branches in Tanzania
4 delivery cities
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.
Network
Safari Masters also operates in one other country
Our view
Safari Masters: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Safari Masters is ideal if…
- You want to do the northern circuit independently, from Tarangire to the Serengeti via Ngorongoro
- Sleeping as two or four in a rooftop tent is part of the trip you have in mind
- The distances between parks do not scare you: mileage is unlimited
- You would like to start or end your safari in Seronera, without going back through Arusha
- You are staying in lodges and are only looking for a six-seat 4x4 for game-viewing days
Safari Masters is not ideal if…
- You need a bathroom and toilet on board
- You only drive automatics
- Driving on the left on dusty or muddy tracks makes you uneasy
- There are more than four of you and you all want to sleep in the vehicle
- Your daily budget is tight: hire and park fees add up
Practical tips
Our tips for booking with Safari Masters
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Budget for park entry fees
Tanzanian national parks and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area charge fees per person per day, plus a charge for the vehicle and, if you sleep on site, the camping nights. None of this is included in the hire: do the maths before setting the length of each stage.
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Inspect the Land Cruiser before you leave
Take the time, with the rental company's team, to check the tyres and spare wheel, the jack, the opening and closing of each rooftop tent and the cooking equipment. Count the inventory and photograph any existing scratches or chips: the return will be all the simpler.
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Keep the assistance number offline
Mobile coverage disappears in some parts of the parks. Save the Safari Masters assistance number in your phone and on paper, download offline maps and let the rental company know your itinerary before heading down remote tracks.
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Aim for the dry season
From June to October, the long dry season makes the tracks passable and concentrates the animals around waterholes. The long rains, from March to May, turn some tracks into quagmires. If you travel during this period, plan short stages and leave some slack in your schedule.
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Do not drive after nightfall
Animals on the road, pedestrians, unlit vehicles: driving at night is best avoided in Tanzania. Park tracks are driven slowly, and a stage that looks short on the map can take all day. Set off early to reach camp before sunset.
What travellers ask
Your questions about Safari Masters
How much does a Safari Masters hire cost in Tanzania?
According to the prices recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026 on a 15-day hire, a Land Cruiser with a rooftop tent starts at €298 per day, mandatory fees included. The median price is around €312 in July and October, and €315 in January and April. The version with two rooftop tents is recorded at between €324 and €328 per day. Park fees still need to be added.
Which Safari Masters Land Cruiser should you choose?
For two, the one rooftop tent version is enough and leaves room for luggage. For a family or a group of friends, the two rooftop tents version sleeps four people, with five seats. If you are sleeping in lodges, the six-seat Land Cruiser Safari has no berths but carries the whole group during game-viewing days.
Is mileage unlimited with Safari Masters?
Yes: each of the Safari Masters offers recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026 includes unlimited mileage, whatever the model. A real comfort in Tanzania, where journeys between Dar es Salaam, Arusha and the Serengeti quickly exceed several hundred kilometres. Fuel remains at your expense, as do national park fees.
Can you camp in the parks with a 4x4 with a rooftop tent?
Yes, but only at authorised campsites, public or special, where nights are charged on top of entry fees. Wild camping is not permitted in national parks. Book the most popular campsites in advance, especially around Seronera and on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in high season.
Do you need experience to drive a Land Cruiser in Tanzania?
It is better to be confident: you drive on the left, all three models have a manual gearbox and part of the journey is on dirt tracks. The Land Cruiser remains an easy and robust vehicle. A briefing is generally provided at departure: take the opportunity to ask your questions about four-wheel drive and tyre pressures.
Verified customer reviews
They rented with Safari Masters
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818 reviews
Public rating of Safari Masters
Public rating of the rental company: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.9/5 29 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.
B.
Canada · Oct 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Safari Masters converted 4x4 hire in Tanzania
Why book Safari Masters with CoolDrive?
On CoolDrive, you see the Safari Masters models available for your dates, with a rate that already includes mandatory fees. You pay online securely, and our experts help you choose the right Land Cruiser, the most logical departure city for your itinerary and the best period for your safari in Tanzania.
What is the excess with Safari Masters?
The excess recorded in Safari Masters offers is €890, for each of the three models. This is the maximum amount payable if the vehicle is damaged. The security deposit required at departure, how to pay it and any packages to reduce the excess appear in the offer: read them before confirming.
Can you pick up the 4x4 in one city and return it in another?
Safari Masters generally offers to agree on pick-up and return locations, between Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam and Seronera. A return to another depot may incur fees. Enter a different return city when searching: only compatible offers appear, fees included.
What equipment is supplied with the Land Cruiser?
With the rooftop tent versions, the rental company generally supplies camping equipment: tent, bedding, kitchen and storage. It also says it provides binoculars and maps on board. What is actually on board depends on the model and appears in the offer: reread this list, then check the inventory on the day of departure.
Can you cross into Kenya or a neighbouring country?
Border crossing conditions do not appear in our records. If your itinerary includes Kenya, Rwanda or another neighbouring country, ask our experts before booking: they will check with Safari Masters whether it is possible, with which documents and for what fees. Without written approval, stay in Tanzania.
Are Safari Masters depots at the airport?
None of the depots recorded is listed at an airport. Arusha, Moshi and Kilimanjaro are, however, close to Kilimanjaro International Airport, the usual gateway to the northern circuit. The exact vehicle handover location and the possibility of a transfer are specified when booking or by our experts.
About us
Hire a Safari Masters 4x4 in Tanzania with CoolDrive Nomad
Safari Masters is aimed at travellers who want to experience a safari at their own pace, behind the wheel of a Toyota Land Cruiser. With one or two rooftop tents, you sleep as close as possible to the savannah; with the six-seat Land Cruiser Safari, you travel as a group between nights in lodges. Departures from Arusha, Moshi and the Kilimanjaro region open up the northern circuit, Seronera puts the vehicle in the heart of the Serengeti and Dar es Salaam serves the coast.
On CoolDrive Nomad, Safari Masters offers are displayed with a price that already includes mandatory fees, the unlimited mileage recorded on each model and an excess stated before you pay. Our experts help you plan the itinerary, the seasons and the park budget. The exact rate takes a few seconds: choose the departure city, then your travel dates.
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