So let’s look at the cars
Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4D - Mufasa
Engine 2.5 Diesel D4D
Doors 4
ABS brakes Yes
Dual battery system - Yes
Radio / CD Yes
Power steering Yes
Manual
Fuel tank 90 liters
Seats 4
Roof tent Yes for 2 adults
The 2.5 diesel engine of the Hilux adds an element of power and off-road driving like no other 4 × 4 with additional front and rear diff locks.
Key features: The car contains 1 table and 2 folding chairs, 12-V refrigerator, full kitchen equipment, a full tool kit and safety equipment including fluorescent jackets, triangles and a fire extinguisher.
The cost of a vehicle is €8000. Rent per month (minimum 3 months) is €950. Plus any repair costs on return. This is taken from the costs of the vehicle.
Toyota Land Cruiser 80 4.5 petrol - Pumba
Engine 4.5 petrol
Doors 4
ABS brakes Yes
Radio / CD Yes
Power steering Yes
Manual
No dual battery system
Fuel tank 145 liters
Seats 4
Roof tent Yes for 2 adults
The 4.5 petrol engine of the Cruiser adds an element of power and off-road driving like no other 4 × 4 with additional front diff locks.
Key features: The car contains 1 table and 2 folding chairs, 12-V refrigerator, full kitchen equipment, a full tool kit and safety equipment including fluorescent jackets, triangles and a fire extinguisher.
The cost of a vehicle is €8000. Rent per month (minimum 3 months) is €950. Plus any repair costs on return. This is taken from the costs of the vehicle.
Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4D - Nala
Engine 2.5 Diesel D4D
Doors 4
ABS brakes Yes
Radio / CD Yes
Power steering Yes
Manual
Dual Battery system installed.
Fuel tank 90 liters
Seats 4
Roof tent Yes for 2 adults
The 2.5 diesel engine of the Hilux adds an element of power and off-road driving like no other 4 × 4 with additional front and rear diff locks.
Key features: The car contains 1 table and 2 folding chairs, 12-V refrigerator, full kitchen equipment, a full tool kit and safety equipment including fluorescent jackets, triangles and a fire extinguisher.
The cost of a vehicle is €8000. Rent per month (minimum 3 months) is €950. Plus any repair costs on return. This is taken from the costs of the vehicle.
Toyota Fortuner 3.0 D4D - Rafiki
Engine 3.0 Diesel D4D
Doors 4
ABS brakes Yes
Radio / CD Yes
Power steering Yes
Manual
Single Battery system installed.
Fuel tank 90 liters
Seats 4
Roof tent Yes for 2 adults
The 2.5 diesel engine of the Hilux adds an element of power and off-road driving like no other 4 × 4 with additional front and rear diff locks.
Key features: The car contains 1 table and 2 folding chairs, 12-V refrigerator, full kitchen equipment, a full tool kit and safety equipment including fluorescent jackets, triangles and a fire extinguisher.
The cost of a vehicle is €8000. Rent per month (minimum 3 months) is €950. Plus any repair costs on return. This is taken from the costs of the vehicle.
Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4D - Sarafina
Engine 3.0 Diesel D4D
Doors 4
ABS brakes Yes
Radio / CD Yes
Power steering Yes
Manual
Single Battery system installed.
Fuel tank 90 liters
Seats 4
Roof tent Yes for 2 adults
The 2.5 diesel engine of the Hilux adds an element of power and off-road driving like no other 4 × 4 with additional front and rear diff locks.
Key features: The car contains 1 table and 2 folding chairs, 12-V refrigerator, full kitchen equipment, a full tool kit and safety equipment including fluorescent jackets, triangles and a fire extinguisher.
The cost of a vehicle is €8000. Rent per month (minimum 3 months) is €950. Plus any repair costs on return. This is taken from the costs of the vehicle.
Toyota Fortuner - Simba
Engine 3.0 Diesel D4D
Doors 4
ABS brakes Yes
Radio / CD Yes
Power steering Yes
Manual
Single Battery system installed.
Fuel tank 90 liters
Seats 4
Roof tent Yes for 2 adults
The 2.5 diesel engine of the Hilux adds an element of power and off-road driving like no other 4 × 4 with additional front and rear diff locks.
Key features: The car contains 1 table and 2 folding chairs, 12-V refrigerator, full kitchen equipment, a full tool kit and safety equipment including fluorescent jackets, triangles and a fire extinguisher.
The cost of a vehicle is €8000. Rent per month (minimum 3 months) is €950. Plus any repair costs on return. This is taken from the costs of the vehicle.
Toyota Land cruiser 100 4.2 diesel - Scar
Engine 4.2 diesel
Doors 4
ABS brakes Yes
Radio / CD Yes
Power steering Yes
Automatic
No dual battery system
Fuel tank 90 liters
Seats 4
Roof tent Yes for 2 adults
The 4.2 diesel engine of the Cruiser adds an element of power and off-road driving like no other 4 × 4 with additional rear diff locks
Key features: The car contains 1 table and 2 folding chairs, 12-V refrigerator, full kitchen equipment, a full tool kit and safety equipment including fluorescent jackets, triangles and a fire extinguisher.
The cost of a vehicle is €8000. Rent per month (minimum 3 months) is €950. Plus any repair costs on return. This is taken from the costs of the vehicle.
Seven days check-over
We understand that most people are not hardened adventurers and that they are not used to using a 4x4 in this way.
It is for this reason that we actively encourage our customers to return their vehicle to African Overlanders within 7 days of departure on your travels. This gives you the time to acclimatize to your new environment, way of life and the vehicle before you come back with the car to ask questions and have everything viewed mechanically where necessary.
Although we are available to advise you during your journey, we are convinced that after a '7-day check' you will be ready to continue your explorations with as much confidence and understanding of your vehicle and its equipment.
Car set up
Every car has the same design. There is a two or three drawer system, which contains the kitchen utensils and tools. The refrigerator is mounted on top, the tables and the seats fit behind or beside it. The rest is for your luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the cars have dual battery systems to run the engine and fridge separately?
Some of the cars do and some don't, the information is listed under each car. We do supply an extension cord in each car so that the fridge can be plugged into 240v at the campsites, then only when the car is running is the fridge turned on.
Why don't you take a deposit?
We want the business to run on trust, this is very important as we want you to look after our cars, so we don't take any payment until you are happy that the car is in a good start state for your trip. you also must understand your responsibilities of daily checks, driving the car and taking care of the car.
Which countries is the car insured in and what if we go to a country with no insurance?
So the following countries are covered by the insurance - Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland. If you want to go to a country not on this list the insurance becomes your responsibility.
Is there a limit to kilometers?
Yes there is a limit of 4000 kilometers per month, spread over the entire trip.
Are there water tanks in the car?
No there are not, we suggest you buy 5 litre bottles and refill these as you go. This is more about keeping the water clean.
How often do I have to service the car?
Every 10,000kms a basic service is required.
What equipment is included in the car?
There are a roof top tent, a fridge that works off 12 and 240 volts, a kitchen, with pots and pans, cutlery, plates, cups and some other basic parts. a tool kit that you can use to help fix any problems, a compressor, puncture repair, tow rope, yellow jackets, booster cables, wheel tools, fire extinguisher, BBQ equipment.
How do we cross borders?
First thing be nice, I will give you some paperwork that includes my ID, the paperwork for the car and an affidavit, with this you will be able to cross every border to Tanzania.
Where are you based and do you do cars from other places?
We are based in Cape Town and this is where the cars must be collected from and dropped off. However if you wanted to drive to a country for three months and then your friends drive back we are more than willing to support you in this.
Can we extend our trip?
We will always try to help you extend your trip, but we will have more bookings for the car so you need to let us know as quickly as possible if you want to extend.
What contract do we have to sign?
We have two contracts for the rental of the cars they are both in the next page under Important Documents, please read the contracts closely and these will be signed on the day of you taking the cars.
Whats app group, what is this?
We set up a Whats app group for the people in the car, our mechanic Danie and myself, this is to be used as a support mechanism for your travels, we can offer help whilst your on the road.
Is there a training course?
Yes when you arrive to take your car, there are several steps we go through with you, first the engine and under the car, to find an issue early is always important. we go out for a drive on the road and off road to show the capabilities of the car and what it can do, we then go through the final aspects of the equipment.
Are the cars tracked?
Yes the cars are tracked and can be seen over most of Africa, the tracker also gives us useful information on speeds, cornering, stopping distances, long idles etc. We will go through this with you on arrival.
What are the final costs?
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