Self Drive Zanzibar, 4x4 Zanzibar Car Rentals

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(Self Drive Zanzibar)Self-driving in Zanzibar gives you the liberty of touring Zanzibar island at your own speed, but it also necessitates having a current international driver’s license and being informed of local traffic laws, such as driving on the left.

It is imperative that you rent a trustworthy car, be ready for frequent police roadblocks when you will be required to present a Zanzibar driver’s license (provided by the car rental business), and drive conservatively because local driving customs are unpredictable.

Self Driving in Zanzibar

Self Driving around Zanzibar is an adventure in itself. The roads exemplify a tiny portion of the island. Stone Town is characterized by its congestion, vibrancy, and at times, chaotic interplay of individuals, vehicles, and animals. Zanzibar’s Rural areas have wild, wide roads, and sometimes you’ll see a bus full of people on their way to work.

Renting a vehicle can facilitate exploration of the island and undoubtedly impart a sense of adventure and liberty. It enables customers traverse the island, pause in beautiful villages, or exit the vehicle to get images of stunning sunsets, remarkable beaches, or peculiar sights encountered along the roadside.

Risks of self-driving in Zanzibar

One last thing to keep in mind if you’re self driving in Zanzibar for the adventure is the many police checkpoints.


Zanzibar has numerous police officers on modest salaries, and the island is filled with police-operated roadblocks. Some individuals tend to solicit bribes from inexperienced tourists.

At a roadblock, the initial request will be for your Zanzibar driving license. This document can be organized by our respectable & reliable car rental company, prior to your arrival and will be provided to you upon assuming possession of the vehicle. Refrain from driving without one, since you will be apprehended and penalized.

Take care when approaching roadblocks. Any minor driving violation may result in your apprehension by law enforcement authorities.

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