The movement of people from one place to another is immutable. There is no way you can
escape traveling. People travel for different reasons such as business, safari tours, family
vacations, and political engagement. It is fun and exciting to travel in a group as you get to
share experiences, enjoy unique delicacies, and laugh with your loved ones or colleagues. It is really an epic moment. The best way to travel in a group is to hire a large vehicle and a safari van is the best option. The safari van or Hiace minibus is a 10-seat car including the driver. One has to be very critical when choosing a safari van to have a productive travel experience.
Below are the tips on how to choose a safari van.
- Before choosing a rental car company to hire a safari van, first draft your itinerary with your colleagues.
- Ensure that the safari van is delivered at your preferred point, it would be Kigali airport or any hotel around.
- Make sure that your rental period can be rescheduled to any further dates in case of any
unforeseeable issue that may occur for instance delayed flight. - As a hirer, you should do a background check about the integrity of the rental company you are hiring the safari van from and how long it has been in existence. Rental operators that have been established for a reasonable time are able to provide safe and competent car hire services since they have been in the business for such a long time. They know how to handle every issue that comes their way.
- The rate of hiring the safari van is another important item to look at.
- Go the extra mile and compare the prices and reputation of the rental companies you wish to hire a safari van from. Email them and see what they have to offer to you.
- The next thing to do is let the rental operator know which travel facilities you wish to have in the van and also disclose your travel dates to know their availability.
After getting the whole quotation of the safari van car hire package, try to negotiate with
the operator to see whether you can get a discount on the rental. - Ask the rental company whether their vans are comprehensively insured against third-party, collision damage, and theft.
- Get to know the features of the van for instance if it is a four-wheel drive, automatic or
manual, availability of a spare tire, jack, and wheel spinner, and has an air conditioning system and music.
If you are hiring a van with a driver, know the skills and qualities of the personnel. He must be knowledgeable about the different places in Rwanda and their routes, organized, able to speak English, and must hold a driver’s license.
