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Over the years we have thoroughly researched the vehicle options
for self drive safaris and it’s the Land Rover Defender that wins
every time. We think it is the best vehicle for the job as it is
easy to drive, it has a great track record and it is probably the
most capable and hardwearing 4x4 in the world.
We have a fleet of vehicles supplied by Land Rover dealerships
that come with long-range fuel tanks, fridges, second spare wheels
and a whole host of other extras. Our vehicles contain everything
you will need for your trip.
We are currently taking delivery of the refined new 2007 Ford powered
6 speed Land Rover Defender TDci in Namibia. Read more here
Since the start, Safari Drive has always used
Land Rovers out of preference. However, in some countries, servicing
and maintaining them is very difficult. In certain places we
are unable to obtain them at all. In these countries, we either
only run a very few Land Rovers or we offer an alternative vehicle.
We have tried and tested all the vehicles in extreme conditions
and not one of them has failed to deliver.
They are all allocated on a first come basis and although the equipment
is almost identical across the whole range, the set-up in each case
can be slightly different.
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Main vehicles |
Additional models used |
| Namibia |
110 Land Rovers |
Td5 tdi TDci |
| Botswana |
110 Land Rovers |
Td5 |
| Zambia |
110 Land Rovers |
Tdi |
| Malawi |
110 Land Rovers |
Tdi & Land Cruisers |
| Tanzania |
110 Land Rovers |
Tdi |
| Kenya |
110 Land Rovers |
Tdi |
| Oman |
Land Cruisers |
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This is another area we have researched very carefully and, particularly
through Charles’s broad experience of overland expeditions in Africa,
we have refined the list of vehicle equipment you provide you with.
The equipment is not absolutely identical in every vehicle but we
always ensure you have the essentials for each country and its respective
driving conditions.
- Long range fuel tanks (100 litres / 650 miles)
- Wheel brace
- Vehicle documents
- Two spare tyres
- Vehicle handbook Spare oil
- Two batteries
- Fire extinguisher, spade and axe
- Tyre pressure gauge
- Tow rope or strap
- Tyre pump
- Pair of sand ladders
- High lift jack and block
- Pair of warning triangles
- Land Rover jack
- Vehicle awning
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