4×4 RENTAL
In Africa
Experience the ultimate safari and vacation in one of our 4×4 rental camper vehicles. Rent a fully equipped Land Cruiser 4×4, Toyota Fortuner 4×4 or Toyota Hilux 4×4 and take a self drive safari into some of the world’s most impressive game reserves and wilderness areas. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a 4×4 rental self drive safari.
- 4×4 rental (4wd) vehicle, camper & car hire
- Hire of Safari, Camping and 4×4 equipment
- Self Drive and Guided Wildlife and Adventure Safaris
- Support and Promotion of Wildlife and Nature Conservation
- Route Planning, Bookings and Guidance
- 24 hour Roadside Assistance
Camping & Safari
Equipment
After many years of camping experience and equipping our own expedition vehicles, we have mastered the art of packing and storage. We neither take too much nor too little and your 4x4 will be equipped with the following while we carry everything else that is required to maximize your enjoyment on safari:
Camping Equipment
- Comfortable tents sleeping two people with double or single mattress as required and mosquito netting (Vat4 Safaris will not put two roof top tents onto one vehicle as this exceeds the recommended carrying weight and makes the vehicle unstable and susceptible to rolling)
- Pillows, sleeping bags, sleeping sheets, blankets and towels of a high quality
- 40l fridge/freezer
- Drawer storage system (when available)
- Additional storage boxes
- Lightweight aluminium roof rack
- Jerry can holder
- Gas cylinder holder (when necessary)
- 40L Water-tank (full)
- 2 Ratchet tie downs
- Fold-up table
- Camp chairs
- Axe
- Spade
Safari Equipment
- Long range fuel tank (120 litre)
- Dual battery system
- Tow strap and shackles
- Jumper cables
- Rubber sand ladders
- Puncture repair kit
- Basic tool kit
- Highlift jack
- Bullbar
- Air compressor and tyre pressure gauge
- Two way radios
- 1 Wheel brace
- Warning triangles
Picnic Bag stocked with all sorts of goodies on a daily basis, plus
- Thermos
- Water container
- Stainless steel mugs and cups
- Milk container
- Coffee, tea, sugar and milk
Books and Documentation
- Field guide to mammals of Southern Africa
- Field guide to birds of Southern Africa
- On Safari' Guide: 4x4 and camp equipment information
- Adventure guides to the areas being visited
- All documentation required for cross border travel
- Maps for areas being visited
- GPS coordinates where relevant for areas being visited
Safari Leader's Vehicle
- Winch
- GPS
- Satellite phone
- First aid kit
- Camp shower (on request) and hand basin
- Mobile toilet seat and toilet enclosure (on request)
- Mess tent for shade and shelter in case of rain
- Fold -up shower enclosure
- Comprehensive tool kit and recovery equipment
- Lanterns and paraffin
- Washing-up bucket, dish cloths, tea towels, washing up liquid etc
- Cast-iron cooking pots and pans
- All plates and cutlery
- Stainless steel Braai grid
- Spare gas
- Additional reference books, other reading material and a selection of games
All of our equipment is of the highest quality, packs away securely and creates a stylish camp environment. Each vehicle will carry additional storage boxes to help the team leaders store provisions for the trip. They will also require access to your fridges for the same purpose.
