Safari vehicles

Safari vehicles in Tanzania

An outstanding safari guide is paramount to a memorable, perfect safari experience.

After the safari guide, a reliable safari vehicle is the most critical factor to a great safari.

A large portion of the time spent on safari is in the safari vehicle, so it’s important that the vehicle be comfortable, safe and provide unobstructed views of the surrounding area. You may find yourself only meters away from a big cat on the hunt. Or, driving along the banks of the mighty Mara River, where you spot a crocodile eyeing a young wildebeest making its way to the opposite side of the river. It stands to reason that you’ll want to break out the binoculars and watch as things unfold. If you don’t have an adequate view or if the thought of sitting in the vehicle for extended periods of time sends shivers down your spine, you definitely are not enjoying your safari to its fullest.

View photos of our safari vehicles.

Much of the safari driving is on unpaved roads, and if the shocks are old and worn out, or if the seats lack adequate neck and back support, the journey can take its toll on your safari pleasure. HM Safaris leases most of its vehicles to ensure guests ride in the latest, most comfortable models available. It also means that after every safari, the machines are serviced, cleaned and thoroughly checked over before the next adventure.

Safari vehicle features:

  • Our safari vehicles hold up to five or seven people, depending on the model.
  • All seats are window seats, there are no middle seats.
  • All vehicles come with a cooler stocked with bottled water.
  • Many vehicles have a power point for charging camera or laptop batteries.
  • All of our vehicles have reference books on Tanzanian birds, animals and plants.
  • One pair of binoculars per person will be found in the vehicles for your use on safari.
  • Seat warmers with massaging head rests (not really! Just making sure you were paying attention. This is an African Safari after all.)

For information on planning a safari itinerary and booking, please go to our planning a safari section.