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AfricanMecca Car Hire Information & Policy
Simple and Easy To Understand Car Hire Policies

In order to hire a car from AfricanMecca in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar, guests must accept the following regulations set in place:

Be between the ages of 23 and 70 years of age.
Have a valid international drivers license along with a drivers license issued in client's home country.
Have been driving for at least a period of two years.
Have a valid passport.
A refundable security deposit of US $1000.00 will be charged for any car hire.
Must have a credit card with an expiry date of one year from date of rental with enough credit limits to cover the cost of the car hire in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Rental car in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar will include Unlimited Mileage and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), covered subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage to tires, windscreen and anything underneath the vehicle is not covered. Like elsewhere around the world, it is the explicit responsibility of the person renting the vehicle to read and be aware of rental agreement.
Theft Protection Cover (TPC) is not included in the cost of the rental. If purchased at an additional cost, the hirer's liability for loss of the vehicle or any part thereof is covered subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
Vehicle should be returned in the same condition it was during pick up.
Rates are expressed in quoted currency (US Dollars, Sterling Pounds and Euros), exclude fuel and are subject to change without notice.
The company reserves the right to amend/refuse/terminate hires.

Vehicle Rental Rates Include The Following:

Good Mechanical and Physical Conditions.
• Limited or Unlimited Mileage Depending on Availability.
CDW as described above.
Value Added Tax (VAT).
Related Road Levies & State Taxes.
24-Hour Emergency Cellular Contact Details.
Day Time Phone Contacts.

Vehicle Rental Rates Does Not Include The Following:

Fuel.
High Frequency Radio.
Driver Services.
Theft Protection Cover.
Personalized Pickup and Drop-off Service costs.
Personal Insurance, Medical Insurance or Travelers Insurance, or Any Other Kind of Insurance Not Included With The Vehicle Rental.
Satellite Phone Services.

Crossing Into Kenya or Tanzania With a Rental Vehicle

A car hired in Kenya or Tanzania can be driven to Tanzania or Kenya. Clients will need to have the appropriate documents processed ahead of time to allow the entry of the vehicle into the neighboring country. Appropriate charges will be assessed for processing the paperwork.

Chauffeur Driven Vehicle Services In Kenya and Tanzania

If visiting guests are unfamiliar with Kenya or Tanzania but would prefer to tour the country on their own, professional chauffeur services are available and are highly recommended. Many guests often spend valuable time trying to figure out the routes and directions, which can sometimes be very frustrating. Professional chauffeur services are available to personally assist guests during the tour of Kenya and Tanzania.