4×4 Roof top Tent in East Africa: Guide to Bush Camping Across Kenya , Tanzania & Uganda

Planning an overland adventure in East Africa in rooftop Tent? Self Drive East Africa is your perfect choice for bush Camping in Single rooftop tent or family rooftop tent that is always mounted on Landcruisers as your Rental car for 4×4 self drive adventure across Africa.  When exploring the magical Africa Safari tour its recommended that you select the best Car rental that is strong enough to handle the Rooftop tent.  Planning for Self drive Safari Holiday in East Africa ? why not think of renting Toyota land cruiser with Roof top tent during your visit to Uganda , Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania with optional one way rental .

“First time travelers ask themselves whats a rooftop tent?

We have many codes for rooftop tents, we use roof tent, a car-top tent, a pop-up tent, or an RTT. They’re all the same thing when your booking at Self drive East Africa. Self Drive East Africa has expertise of 9 years in offering rooftop tent & camping gears for the best holiday in Africa. We do provide the perfect 4×4 camping jeeps .

4×4 Safari Land cruiser with roof top tents

This 4×4 camper is model from model 2007-2012 Toyota Land cruiser 78 Series having two rooftop tents taking a capacity of 4 pax .

Self Drive East Africa recommends for family travelers , Friends, is the prefect when taking road trip to Uganda , Rwanda , Kenya & Tanzania .

This vehicle is fully equipped and can accommodate four people. The Toyota Land Cruiser is the right choice for drivers who want a little more comfort. The vehicle has enough space for your luggage and the supplied camping equipment.


Video Credit to Edward & Ssali ( Product Developer) in Rwenzori Mountains National Park on Self Drive Trip.

Landcruiser 78 Series

Landcruiser Lx 78 Series

The Landcruiser lx 78 series is the perfect road trip jeep recommended for great long trips within East Africa.The best suitable car is the landcruiser lx 78 series that are model 2011 to 2019 for travels across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania. This landcruiser has the capacity to carry two rooftop tents and even family tent. If your traveling as a group of 4 paxs , then consider booking this Safari landcruiser LX 78 series that comes with a fridge running on second battery. The Perfect car rental jeep for visiting the off road adventures in  African National Parks.

Car Features & Specifications

  • Models 2011-2019
  • Working Air Conditioner
  • Mileage: Unlimited mileage.
  • fridge on Second Battery
  • Fuel Type : Diesel .
  • Number of passengers : 5 seater
  • Transmission : Manual
  • Wheel Drive : 4wd
  • Fuel Tank : 2 tanks 90 & 70 litres ( Long range fuel tank)

Landcruiser TZ /TX

These landcruiser lx Prado are popular in Uganda Self drive safaris and adventures. If your looking to travel as a couple or as friends for ultimate wildlife and gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda. These Prado’s are old models and they can carry one tent due to their weak body and functionality.

These are old models 1996 to 1999 and the cars offered are imported from Japan as used cars.

Car Features & Specifications

  • Models 1996- 1999
  • Working Air Conditioner
  • Mileage: Unlimited mileage.
  • fridge on same battery
  • Fuel Type : petrol.
  • Number of passengers : 4 seater
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Wheel Drive : 4wd
  • Fuel Tank :  90 litres
Landcruiser Prado
Landcruiser v8 in the wild

Toyota Land cruiser V8

The Landcruiser v8 is the most conformable luxury self drive cruiser  for couple and family travels on East Africa mainly recommended for Uganda , Rwanda and Kenya for classic Uganda gorilla trekking , Rwanda gorilla trek and wildlife watching in Kenya . It has the capacity to handle 2 rooftop tents or family tent for long term adventures across Ugandan National Parks

Car Features & Specifications

  • Models 1996- 2006
  • Working Air Conditioner
  • Mileage: Unlimited mileage.
  • Fridge
  • Fuel Type : petrol.
  • Number of passengers : 4 seater
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Wheel Drive : 4wd
  • Fuel Tank :  90 litres

Toyota landcruiser Hardtop ( 76 series)

The Landcruiser lx 76 series is the perfect road trip jeep recommended for great long trips within East Africa.The best suitable car is the landcruiser lx 76 series that are model 2011 to 2020 for travels across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania. This landcruiser has the capacity to carry two rooftop tents and even family tent. If your traveling as a group of 4 paxs , then consider booking this Safari landcruiser LX 76 series that comes with a fridge running on second battery. The Perfect car rental jeep for visiting the off road adventures in  African National Parks.

Car Features & Specifications

  • Models 2011-2019
  • Working Air Conditioner
  • Mileage: Unlimited mileage.
  • fridge on Second Battery
  • Fuel Type : Diesel .
  • Number of passengers : 5 seater
  • Transmission : Manual
  • Wheel Drive : 4wd
  • Fuel Tank : 2 tanks 90 & 70 litres ( Long range fuel tank)
Toyota Landcruiser Roof Tent
Toyota VX

Toyota Land cruiser VX

Toyota Landcruiser VX with double rooftop tent for unique bush camping in Uganda, Kenya & Tanzanian National Park on  a self drive Safari.4wd Cars from Self Drive East Africa come equipped with all weather awning, 2 person roof top tents, and all the needed camping gear.

  1. 2-4pax
  2. Air Condition
  3. two air bags
  4. Height Control
  5. Power steering
  6. Double Roof Top Tent or Family tent.

Landcruiser LX Roof Top Tent-Self Drive East Africa

Dont miss to rent a Toyota Landcruiser LX with Rooftop tent for couple or with Family roof Top Tent  for your self drive trip to Kenya , Tanzania , Rwanda, Uganda at affordable Prices. Planning for Self drive Safari Holiday in East Africa ? why not think of renting Toyota land cruiser with Roof top tent during your visit to Uganda , Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania with optional one way rental .

“First time travelers ask themselves whats a rooftop tent?

We have many codes for rooftop tents, we use roof tent, a car-top tent, a pop-up tent, or an RTT. They’re all the same thing when your booking at Self drive East Africa.

Self Drive East Africa has expertise of 9 years in offering rooftop tent & camping gears for the best holiday in Africa. We do provide the perfect 4×4 camping jeeps .

4×4 Safari Land cruiser with roof top tents

This 4×4 camper is model from model 2007-2012 Toyota Land cruiser 78 Series having two rooftop tents taking a capacity of 4 pax .

Self Drive East Africa recommends for family travelers , Friends, is the prefect when taking road trip to Uganda , Rwanda , Kenya & Tanzania .

This vehicle is fully equipped and can accommodate four people. The Toyota Land Cruiser is the right choice for drivers who want a little more comfort. The vehicle has enough space for your luggage and the supplied camping equipment.

Gorilla Trekking in RwandaVictoria Road Trip Itinerary 

Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the home for the mountain gorillas for the unique gorilla trekking while on Self drive Safari in Uganda with free gorilla permit booking at Self Drive East Africa.

Zambia Self Drive Itinerary 

On Self Drive Safari to Uganda? Never miss Visit kidepo Valley National Park unique Landscape and vegetation cover with big five watching experiences in Uganda while on a Self drive Safari in Landcruiser or Safari Van with pop up roof !

East Africa & Zambia Road Trip 

Visit the top of the falls in Murchison falls national park in Uganda while on a self drive safari to enjoy big five watching in Toyota landcruiser, explore the Nile falls and Chimpanzees.

Zambia Self Drive Itinerary 

On Self Drive Safari to Uganda? Never miss Visit kidepo Valley National Park unique Landscape and vegetation cover with big five watching experiences in Uganda while on a Self drive Safari in Landcruiser or Safari Van with pop up roof !

Car Rental Uganda

Long term car hire in Uganda? Self Drive East Africa offers discounted Car rental on long term rental or one way car rental to explore Uganda national parks and game reserves on one month self drive Uganda Safari tour . Get the best advise , tips and accommodation bookings for your self drive adventure in East Africa.  See the Mountain Gorillas,  wildlife & Big five animals.