Self-drive TanzaniaAlthough not recommended as a great self-drive destination Tanzania nevertheless sees many self-drive tourists arriving in the country with their own vehicles or hire vehicles, although many car hire companies do not allow self drives out of Dar Es Salaam due to the state of the roads and the dangers posed by animals and potholes.
Tanzania has more than 80 000 sqkm of road of which only a little more than 5 % is paved. There is a concerted effort afoot to improve the quality of the roads in Tanzania but many are still in bad shape. The roads in the parks are in a terrible state, in particular during the rainy season when a 4x4 vehicle is essential.
Cyclists, pedestrians, domestic animals and wildlife are the cause of many accidents on the roads of Tanzania. |
