Yes. It is generally  safe to self-drive in Kenya. However If it is your first time self-driving in Kenya, getting a driver or tour guide is highly recommended to avoid the hustle of trying to find your way around and winding up misled or misdirected  which can be frustrating. You would only need a valid driver’s license to self-drive in Kenya.

It is easy if you are experienced in driving in Kenya. If you are inexperienced , it may not be easy due to the lack of exposure to certain factors, for example the condition of some of the roads, the traffic which can be daunting coupled with the overwhelming public transportation culture. Other than that  with some experience it is easy to drive in Kenya.

Yes you can self-drive in Masai mara. However it is not recommended because the Masai mara is very huge and you could get lost. The roads leading up to the Masai Mara can also be challenging to self-drive on especially for a first time experience. With an experienced driver  and a hired Tour van you should be okay. Hire a Tour Van with Lifestyle Adventures at 250$ a day.

The maximum speed limit in town in Kenya is 50km/h adjustable with the conditions of the road and the type of vehicle that you are driving. Outside of town the maximum speed limit is 130km/h.

The rule of road in Kenya is to keep left unless you are overtaking, or in other situations that would require you to use the right side for example direction by a traffic police or impending danger on the left side of the road.

You can drive faster than the speed limit only in situations where there are few cars on the road, with good road conditions and in consideration with the type of car you are driving. This is however considered a traffic offence that could cost you a fine or penalty.

The fine for careless driving in Kenya can be  up to ksh 10,000 with the possibility of a jail term. Careless driving in Kenya can include failure to follow traffic lights, driving while using your cellphone, failure to indicate when joining a new road, drunk driving and speeding.

Yes. It is compulsory to carry a driving license in Kenya failure to which will cost you a fine of ksh1,000 and a request by the traffic police to present the driving license to the nearest police station within 24hrs. If you do not have a hard copy of your driving license you can produce a soft copy by logging onto your NTSA account portal where you can find it.

You can self drive in Kenya as long as you have a valid driver’s license. A foreigner will require an International driving license to self-drive in Kenya. The minimum age required to self-drive in Kenya is 18years.

The least expensive way to rent a car is online. This is because the prices that have been put up on the car hiring companies’ pages are mostly standard market prices. You can rent a car with Lifestyle Adventures for as low as 35$ a day.

The fine for careless driving in Kenya can be  up to ksh 10,000 with the possibility of a jail term. Careless driving in Kenya can include failure to follow traffic lights, driving while using your cellphone, failure to indicate when joining a new road, drunk driving and speeding.