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!
Bushlore Africa in Zambia: self-drive in the bush, with a tent on the roof
In Zambia, Bushlore Africa's 4x4 campers leave from two cities: Lusaka, the capital, in the centre of the country, and Livingstone, in the south, close to Victoria Falls and the Zambezi. No depot address has been published yet; how and where the vehicle will be handed over to you is specified when you book.
Zambia is travelled park by park, with distances counted in days. From Lusaka, the Great East Road heads towards South Luangwa, the birthplace of walking safaris, and a shorter road goes down to the Lower Zambezi. Kafue, one of the largest parks in Africa, stretches to the west, between the two departure cities. Finally, Livingstone is only about an hour from the Kazungula Bridge, which crosses the Zambezi to Botswana and Chobe.
No prices or conditions have yet been recorded for Bushlore Africa in Zambia. For your dates, the offers specify the model available, the mileage, the excess and the camping equipment supplied with these converted Toyotas.
Our view: a logical choice for a camping safari in a country rich in riverside campsites. Plan for long stages, the dry season for the most remote parks and a careful reading of the offer, as no prices have been recorded.
Bushlore Africa in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Bushlore Africa suits your trip.
General information
- Speciality
- Converted Toyota 4x4s · for sleeping in the bush, depending on the version
Rental conditions
- Prices in Zambia
- Not yet recorded · shown in the search for your dates
- Best time for the tracks
- May to October · several park roads cut off in the rainy season
Insurance and extras
- Sleeping
- Rooftop tent or pop-up roof · depending on the model offered
Network and availability
- Lusaka
- Centre of the country · towards South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue
- Livingstone
- South, on the Zambezi · towards the falls, southern Kafue and Chobe in Botswana
Where Bushlore Africa delivers its vehicles in Zambia
2 delivery cities
Bushlore Africa 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.
- Livingstone
- Lusaka
Bushlore Africa also operates in 8 other countries
Bushlore Africa: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Bushlore Africa is ideal if…
- You dream of a safari in South Luangwa sleeping in your own camp
- You are leaving from Livingstone to combine the falls and Chobe National Park
- You have at least two weeks, as Zambia's parks are very far apart
Bushlore Africa is not ideal if…
- You are aiming for January or February: the rainy season closes some of the tracks
Our tips for booking with Bushlore Africa
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Count distances in days
Getting from Lusaka to South Luangwa means a very long drive east, which many split in two with a night near Chipata. Between Lusaka and Livingstone, nearly 500 km of tarmac await. Plan short stages once in the parks, where the tracks force a slow pace.
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Fill the tank before each park
Filling stations disappear as soon as you leave the main roads, and a loaded 4x4 uses more fuel on sandy tracks. Fill up in the last town before a park, such as Chipata for South Luangwa or Mumbwa for northern Kafue.
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Follow the rules of unfenced campsites
In many Zambian campsites, elephants and hippos wander freely between the tents, especially near rivers. Leave no food in the rooftop tent, stay close to the vehicle after dark and follow the camp staff's instructions.
Your questions about Bushlore Africa
Where can you start in Zambia with Bushlore Africa?
Two cities are offered: Lusaka and Livingstone. As no address has been published yet, the precise handover location reaches you with the confirmation; our experts then help you arrange it with the rental company around your flight.
Which park should you head to first, depending on the departure city?
From Lusaka, Lower Zambezi is the closest, and South Luangwa the most renowned for leopards and walking safaris. From Livingstone, people tend to start with the falls, before heading up to southern Kafue or crossing into Botswana via Kazungula.
What budget should you plan for Bushlore Africa in Zambia?
No Bushlore Africa prices have yet been recorded in Zambia. The amount varies with the season, the model and the duration; the search calculates it for your dates, mandatory fees included, alongside the offers from Caprivi or Avis Safari Rental.
They rented with Bushlore Africa
Public rating of Bushlore Africa
Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.6/5 58 reviews
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 57 reviews
- Trustpilot 4.5/5 18 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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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 — Bushlore Africa 4x4 camper hire in Zambia
Is crossing into Botswana or Zimbabwe allowed?
Livingstone is close to two borders: the Kazungula Bridge to Botswana and the Victoria Falls Bridge to Zimbabwe. Leaving Zambia with the 4x4 is only possible if the offer provides for it; also allow for the vehicle documents, insurance and road taxes charged at the border post.
What excess applies to a Bushlore Africa 4x4 in Zambia?
No excess has yet been recorded in Zambia. The offer details this amount, the deposit required and any options to reduce it. Bring a credit card with a limit that covers the pre-authorisation taken at departure.
What documents do you need to drive in Zambia?
Take your national licence and an international driving permit, which is very useful during checks. Warning triangles and vehicle documents are often checked by the police. The minimum age required depends on the offer.
Hire a Bushlore Africa 4x4 camper in Zambia with CoolDrive Nomad
In Zambia, Bushlore Africa offers its camping 4x4s from Lusaka, for South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue, and from Livingstone, for Victoria Falls and the route to Chobe. On CoolDrive Nomad, you compare these offers with those of the other rental companies based in the country for your dates, then our experts help you prepare the vehicle handover. The brand's models and versions are presented in detail on its main page, for departures from South Africa.
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